Arrábida Kayak Tour from Lisbon with Beach Picnic – Small Group

Duration6h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesPortuguese, English

Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

Escape Lisbon for a guided 4-hour kayak adventure in the Arrábida Natural Park and protected Luiz Saldanha Marine Park. Meet at Time Out Market and travel to Sesimbra, where the kayak experience begins.

Paddle stable double sit-on-top kayaks along limestone cliffs, discovering caves, rock passages and hidden coves on the way to Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach. After around 1.5 hours, relax, swim and enjoy a picnic with your choice of chicken or vegan baguette, seasonal fruit, traditional Sesimbra Farinha Torrada and water.

Paddle back to Sesimbra before returning to Lisbon. The experience takes approximately 7 hours, including round-trip transport.

Our local guides share their knowledge of the region and its stories.. Groups are kept small, with a maximum of 5 double kayaks per guide. Larger bookings are divided into separate groups.

No previous kayaking experience is required. All participants must be able to swim and feel comfortable in open water.

What's included

Professional local guide
Bottled water
Beach picnic — chicken or vegan baguette, seasonal fruit, traditional Sesimbra Farinha Torrada and water
Double sit-on-top kayak, paddle, life jacket, waterproof dry bag and beach blanket

Alcoholic beverages

What to expect

Sesimbra
1h

We will drive from Lisbon to the village to Sesimbra and the trip will take around 50 minutes. Upon arrival we will get ready to go on the water (this is the moment to apply sunscreen) and you will receive a safety and technical briefing from the guide.
Parque Natural da Arrabida
4h

Travel along the spectacular Arrábida coastline by kayak, with time for exploration, swimming and the beach picnic.
Ribeira do Cavalo Beach
1h

Stop to relax, swim and enjoy the included beach picnic before kayaking back to Sesimbra.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will be in front of the main entrance with the clock on top on the south side of the building holding a big sign for the Tour. This entrance is facing the main street and next to it is Ginginha and Manteigaria shops.

End point

We will be in front of the main entrance with the clock on top on the south side of the building holding a big sign for the Tour. This entrance is facing the main street and next to it is Ginginha and Manteigaria shops.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Kayaks not suitable for participants over 110kg
Not recommended for travelers above 110kg
Not recommended for non-swimmers

Cancellation policy

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

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