Half-Day Kayak Tour in Sesimbra
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Setubal District, Portugal
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Admire the great outdoors of Setubal on this spectacular kayak tour. You won’t have to worry about bringing heavy kit with you as a sit-on-top canoe, backboard, life jacket, paddle, and waterproof bag is provided. You’ll explore Arrabida Natural Park and Marine Reserve with a guide to navigate so you don’t get lost. Your trip will be educational too, as you’ll learn about the geology, flora, and fauna of this idyllic landscape.
- Combine a kayaking trip with exploring the beauty of Arrabida Natural Park
- Travel light—life jacket and kayak gear rental included
- No getting lost—a guide will accompany you on your kayak tour
- Choose from a morning or afternoon departure
What's Included
- Sit-on-top canoe
- Backboard
- Life jacket
- Paddle
- Waterproof bag
- Guide
- Insurance
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Sport Footwear to go on water (it can be normal sport shoes or beach slippers)
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
What To Expect
1
Parque Natural da Arrabida
2
Sesimbra
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Sean_F
From our driver to our guide, Leiticia, our interactions with the people behind Vertente Natural were above and beyond. The kayak trip itself was an unforgettable experience. Leiticia was informative and educational about history of the area and sights. She first told us the route we would take when we were on dry land, but assured us she would be flexible, depending on our wants, since it was just the 3 of us. The beach we stopped at was beautiful! The sea caves were breathtaking. This excursion is a must do for any kayak enthusiast!
Reviews
4.8
based on 49 reviews
Sean_F, Nov 2025
From our driver to our guide, Leiticia, our interactions with the people behind Vertente Natural were above and beyond. The kayak trip itself was an unforgettable experience. Leiticia was informative and educational about history of the area and sights. She first told us the route we would take when we were on dry land, but assured us she would be flexible, depending on our wants, since it was just the 3 of us. The beach we stopped at was beautiful! The sea caves were breathtaking. This excursion is a must do for any kayak enthusiast!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience on our Half-Day Kayak Tour in Sesimbra!
We are absolutely delighted to read that your interactions with our team, from the driver to your guide, Leiticia, were "above and beyond." We will make sure to pass on your fantastic compliments to her! It's great to know that her passion for the area's history and her flexibility made the trip so enjoyable and educational for the three of you.
We agree—the sea caves and the beautiful beaches in Sesimbra are truly breathtaking, and we are thrilled that you found the excursion to be an unforgettable experience and a 'must-do.'
We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Siobhan_B, Sep 2025
The kayak tour was an amazing experience, but not for the weak! We saw beautiful sites and our guide David was knowledgeable and informative. Great experience overall
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review.
We're so glad you had an amazing experience on our kayak tour and enjoyed the beautiful sites! We agree that it's a tour for those looking for a bit of a challenge, and we're happy to know it was worth the effort. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to David—he'll be thrilled to hear that his knowledge made a difference.
We hope to see you on another one of our tours in the future!
Carilyn_Y, Aug 2025
Absolutely loved David! He was so patient and very knowledgeable of the area. We got to see some really cool caves, found a pregnant seahorse and learned some cool facts about the tectonic plates. Would absolutely return and will request David as my guide.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
We truly appreciate your positive review. It's great to know that David’s patience and knowledge made your kayak tour so enjoyable. We’re glad you had the chance to explore the caves and learn about the local marine life. Your praise for David is much appreciated, and we look forward to your return.
Mahoney_D, Aug 2025
Really enjoyed the trip, we felt it was a little long but its because of the terrain so it cant be helped really, Bring water and a snack and make sure you have a hat or sun protection,
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for the great review and for your excellent feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed the trip and found it to be a good value.
We understand that the tour can feel a little long at times, but we believe the breathtaking views and stunning caves of the Arrábida coast make it all worthwhile!
We appreciate you sharing your experience and we hope to welcome you back on another tour soon.
Chisomaga, Aug 2025
Lovely experience. The teachers were very patient and made sure everyone was carried along. Would definitely recommend
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks a lot for the wonderful review. We're so glad you had a beautiful experience and enjoyed your half-day kayak tour in Sesimbra.
We're especially happy to hear that our guides were patient and helpful. They work hard to make sure everyone feels comfortable and has a great time on the water, regardless of their skill level.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you on another one of our tours in the future!
Nadine_D, Jul 2025
Maya was a great time! She was very knowledgeable about Lisbon and the history. We had fun and each place was good food and good customer service
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We're delighted to hear you had a great time and found our team helpful.
It sounds like you truly enjoyed your kayak tour experience! We're so pleased to know we helped make your day special.
We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again for more adventures in Sesimbra!
John_H, Jul 2025
Wow! David was such a fantastic guide. Our Bolt ride got stuck in traffic and we showed up 15 minutes late and they waited for us. It was easeful and relaxing, and we got to see some caves plus time to relax on the beach. The cherry on top was getting a recommendation for a local fish restaurant which we thoroughly enjoyed after a half day of kayaking. Next time we want to do the full day trip! Worth every penny.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi John! Thank you for your wonderful review of our Half-Day Kayak Tour in Sesimbra. We are delighted to hear you had such a positive experience.
We appreciate your kind comments regarding David's guidance and are pleased you enjoyed the caves, beach time, and the local restaurant recommendation.
We look forward to welcoming you back for a full-day tour in the future.
Boris_G, Jun 2025
Brilliant half a day tour kayaking. Seeing caves and stopping at the hidden beach an added bonus. Gray fun
Response from Host, Jun 2025
We're thrilled you enjoyed your Half-Day Kayak Tour in Sesimbra so much. It's great to hear that seeing the caves and the stop at the hidden beach were such an added bonus for you. We love creating those memorable moments for our guests!
Dennison_W, Jun 2025
Great experience beautiful views we loved it, super enjoyable for everyone in our family. Our guide was awesome as well
Response from Host, Jun 2025
That's wonderful to hear! We're so glad you and your family had a great experience and enjoyed the beautiful views on our Half-Day Kayak Tour in Sesimbra. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to your guide!
Martin_T, Oct 2024
My wife and I celebrated our ten year anniversary kayaking with Eddie, we had a fantastic time and could not have asked for a better experience!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Dear Martin,
Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience kayaking with us in Sesimbra! We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife had such a memorable time celebrating your ten-year anniversary.
It's our pleasure to provide unforgettable adventures, and we're delighted that Edi was able to make your day so special. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Sesimbra for another adventure in the future.
James_J, Sep 2024
Great interactive tour. The weather didn’t cooperate for us, but David led a great tour into a couple of the caves and to the beach. Great workout too. You’re in a 2 person kayak - I didn’t realize that when I booked, but having another person’s power and help with photos while on the water was great.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
It's wonderful to hear you found our tour both enjoyable and a great workout! We're glad David could make your experience so memorable, even with the unexpected weather.
Thank you for choosing us!
Monica_C, Jun 2024
This was so unexpectedly cool . The scenery was breathtaking, the water was beautiful and beaches were amazing. The caves were obviously our favorite part . It definitely felt like a workout by the end but we appreciated a little sweat during our vacation.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Hello Monica,
We're glad you had an unexpectedly amazing activity with us.
We hope you have the chance to return soon.
Best regards.
Jonathan_W, Feb 2024
We went out on a sunny day in February and so enjoyed having the beach all to ourselves. The guide was excellent and we were able to view the beautiful cliffs and sea caves from the water.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
We're thrilled you had a fantastic experience on our kayak tour!
We're happy the sunny weather allowed you to enjoy the beach and appreciate the beautiful cliffs and sea caves from a unique perspective and that our guides contributed to a memorable experience. Thank you.
CarolGreenbaum, Jul 2023
Driver picked us up at 8:30?and we arrived at 9:15, but kayaking place didn’t open till 10, not sure why we were there so early. Kayaking guides were wonderful and extremely helpful, but this is not a tour for bey, as we were. Its quite lengthy and difficult. We arrived back at harbor at 110, but driver didn’t show up till 2:30. There was a lot of wasted time.
Nicola_C, Jul 2023
Great way to spend a day and see the beauty of Lisbon. They have changing rooms and store you things you don’t need to bring with you. Our guide Eddy was great!
Carleen_D, May 2023
We had a lot of fun on this tour even though it was a bit windy that day. Our guide was so patient and made our experience fun. The beach was really nice - Highly recommend this tour.
Andrew_J, Aug 2022
Super happy with Vertente Natural and our kayak experience. Wish we had more time in Sesimbra so we could book more experiences with this company. Gonçalo did a great job guiding.
Joshua_K, Aug 2021
Fantastic guides and tour! Wonderful experience! Highly recommend! Great for all ages. It’s a beautiful experience and well worth the 1/2 day to do this!
Response from Host, Sep 2021
Thank you very much for your feedback!
For us is very important!
We hope to see you again on our adventures! :)
Antonio_D, Aug 2024
Servicio de calidad y buena explicacion por parte de los instructores , una experiencia digna de repetir y recomendar a otras personas
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Nos alegra enormemente saber que disfrutaste tanto de nuestro tour en kayak en Sesimbra. Valoramos mucho tus comentarios sobre la calidad del servicio y la claridad de nuestras explicaciones. Esperamos verte pronto en otra aventura con nosotros.
Sarah_D, Aug 2024
Notre guide Henrique a été parfait.
Henrique a été aux petits soins. Henrique nous a fait goûter une spécialité culinaire excellente lors de la pause. Les guides (Henrique et Laetitia) s'adaptent aux personnes. Ils parlent portugais mais également l'anglais. La beauté du site est stupéfiante. À faire et à refaire une prochaine fois !
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié notre excursion en kayak à Sesimbra. C'est génial d'entendre que Henrique et Letícia ont été attentionnés et que vous avez pu découvrir les spécialités locales. Nous espérons vous revoir bientôt pour une nouvelle aventure !
Karin_E, Aug 2024
Ein besonderes Erlebnis war es, mit dem Kajak in die Höhle zu fahren. Die Atmosphäre ist toll und es ist etwas besonderes.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Vielen Dank für Ihr positives Feedback! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Ihnen die Kajaktour in die Höhle so gut gefallen hat. Die besondere Atmosphäre in der Höhle ist etwas ganz Besonderes, das viele unserer Gäste begeistert. Wir sind froh, dass wir Ihnen dieses einzigartige Erlebnis bieten konnten. Kommen Sie gerne wieder, um weitere faszinierende Orte zu entdecken!
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