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Sesimbra – Half-Day Kayak Tour

About this experience

Within an hour distance from Lisbon, this is a nature experience you will like to share with your family and friends. Using very stable double-seat sit-on-top Kayaks, you will comfortably and effortlessly paddle along these incredible landscapes.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr

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From Lisbon
Transfer from Lisbon
Duration: 5 hours: Transfer will takes 40 minutes between Sesimbra - Lisbon
Avenida da Liberdade 2, Lisboa: In front of Hard Rock Café, about 150m down the street from Heritage Hotel.
Mercedes white Van
From Sesimbra
Duration: 4 hours
Vertente Natural Shop: Sesimbra Harbour, Shop number 6 - Near to the diving centers

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesPortuguese (live guide), English (live guide)

Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • Life jacket
  • Waterproof bag
  • Backboard
  • Sit-on-top canoe
  • Paddle
  • Insurance
  • Guide

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Sport Footwear to go on water (it can be normal sport shoes or beach slippers)

Itinerary and highlights

A Kayak Tour along Sesimbra's coastline.

In one of the most biodiverse places in Europe, you will discover the most beautiful landscapes and experiences that the Arrábida has to offer - magnificent limestone escarpments, small caves and marvellous coves and brief encounters with the pulsing wildlife of the Professor Luiz Saldanha Marine Park.

Offering a unique perspective over the coastline, this tour includes a stop at the Ribeiro de Cavalo beach, one of the most beautiful wild beaches of Portugal.

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

  • If you need Transfer from Lisbon - we will pick up near the Hard Rock Café. Booking without transfer Meeting point - Porto de Sesimbra 2970-152 Sesimbra (Vertente Natural, shop 6) Booking with transfer Pick up - Av. da Liberdade, 2 - 1250-144 Lisboa (in front of Hard Rock Café)
  • To transfer you to the activity location, we will pick you up in front of Hard Rock Café, 150m down the road from the Heritage Hotel. Transfer point: Av. da Liberdade 2, 1250-140 Lisboa, Portugal NOTE – If you book the activity with transfer, the arrival to Sesimbra will be before 09h30, the activity will start at 10h00 and the departure for the return to the meeting point will be at 14h30 in Sesimbra – we suggest a walk around the fishing port while you wait.

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Vertente Natural Lda

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
To transfer you to the activity location, we will pick you up in front of Hard Rock Café, 150m down the road from the Heritage Hotel.
Transfer point: Av. da Liberdade 2, 1250-140 Lisboa, Portugal

NOTE – If you book the activity with transfer, the arrival to Sesimbra will be before 09h30, the activity will start at 10h00 and the departure for the return to the meeting point will be at 14h30 in Sesimbra – we suggest a walk around the fishing port while you wait.
Which guide languages are listed?
Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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