Half-Day Kayak Tour in Sesimbra
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Half-Day Kayak Tour in Sesimbra
By Vertente Natural
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HK$302.43
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Ages 12-80, max of 15 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
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Written guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
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- Sit-on-top canoe
- Backboard
- Life jacket
- Paddle
- Waterproof bag
- Guide
- Insurance
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Sport Footwear to go on water (it can be normal sport shoes or beach slippers)
- Start:Traveller pickup offered.
- Vertente Natural, Porto de abrigo de Sesimbra, loja 6, 2970-152 Sesimbra, PortugalIf 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)
Pickup details- 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.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 75380P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 75380P3
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- Explorer162677456590 contributionsÓptima experiência / Great experience.Viagem agradável. Grandes atracções. Equipa experiente. Petiscos agradáveis. Flexibilidade no itinerário. Nice trip. Great attractions. Knowledgeable crew. Pleasant snacks. Flexible with itinerary.Written 4 September 2024
- bggomes180 contributionsLight coasteringAmazing experience that we will always remember ;) Excellent instructors and we even got a nice ride in the boat with Sr.CarlosWritten 4 September 2024
- O565HYamyh0 contributionsAn incredible and inclusive coasting trip!We had the best experience yesterday on our private group coasting tour. There were ten of us ranging from 11 to 60+, with a range of coasteering experience and level of nervousness… Our two guides were incredible and gave so many different options for higher/lower jumps and even abseiling down one point instead of jumping. My son has a medical condition and they happily carried his medication in the support boat, which stayed with us the whole time, and when he needed to get out half an hour early the support boat picked us up and moved so we could watch the others finish the tour. The boat drives was also wonderful and talked to us about some other things to do in the area. We would 100% do another one of their activities in the future and wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone!Written 14 August 2024
- B1548HLloganh0 contributionsAn amazing trip run well lovely guides. All round superb oAmazing days activity, lovely guides who were experienced and professional with the rout and amazing at helping everyone face their fears and to enjoy the experience. The support boat aswell was an amazing help in case anyone needed itWritten 14 August 2024
- MeyerHunterfam0 contributionsAmazing family adventureAbsolutely amazing trip. Beautiful location, amazing jumps. The guides were so wonderful with our large mixed-age family, taking care of everyone's needs and giving all a memorable experience.Written 14 August 2024
- Z51REtimf0 contributions11/10 - AMAZING!Absolutely fantastic! The most amazing few hours. The scenery is spectacular and the experience incredible. We climbed and jumped five times, each one with its own challenge. Diogo was the perfect guide, charming, knowledgeable and thoughtful in creating the jumps at just the right level for us. An experience not to be missed. We can’t wait until next year! Thank you Diogo!Written 9 August 2024
- J0101990 contributionsDefinitely in the top three things to do in PortugalFantastic experience! The guides were amazing, funny, and so knowledgeable. They had answers to every single one of my questions. All the staff are very kind. A great adrenaline rush, with just the right amount of difficulty and sense of danger. 10 stars.Written 29 June 2024
- katekS5115LD0 contributionsOne of the best things I’ve ever doneThis was an amazing experience. Dolphins swam and jumped alongside the boat for ages. Our faces were sore with smiling. Cristiana was a lovely guide - knowledgeable and friendly in Portuguese, Spanish, French and English. I feel so lucky to have done this trip.Written 5 June 2024
- pamgericke0 contributionsDolphin watchingThe trip was amazing. Dolphins were hiding in the beginning (1 hour searching), but than, they were showing up, coming around the boat and the top of all: we've seen even a whale and a sword fish jumping out of the water ! Really great experience ! Thanks a lot, my daughter was so happy.Written 25 April 2024
- Global1069600 contributionsOutstanding Customer Service, can't wait for my adventure!I am not going to take this excursion until September 2024 but the customer support I've received prior to the excursion has been excellent! Responses are always prompt and accurate and they've gone out of their way to explain things and help me plan my adventure. I can't wait!Written 11 April 2024
- AndreasSwede0 contributionsWonderful to see the dolphins!We really enjoyed the boat trip to go out to the sea and watch the dolphins! It was spectacular to enconter them, which we did quite fast. At most we saw four dolphins at the same time. It was not rushed at all, we stayed around the dolphins for the allowed 30 minutes. They swam around the boat and seemed to enjoy it too!Written 3 March 2024
- Sofia P0 contributionsFamily Christmas PresentVery, very good adventure for all the 6 family members (ages 12 to 56)! We felt really safe and had a really good (winter) time together. It was, for sure, one of the best Christmas presents for all of us. Nature, be together, challenge... big pleasure!Written 2 January 2024
- B660BSfrankb0 contributionsFun day out in the nature, easily managed from LisbonWhat a fun day! This was just far enough out of my comfort zone to be exhilarating. The surroundings are beautiful. They are well equipped and well organized. And I cannot say enough good things about the guides Alex and Henrique. Thanks again guys.Written 21 November 2023
- alexrubycz0 contributionsA terrifyingly good experience!As a group of 8 colleagues meeting face-to-face for the very first time, Vertente Natural took great care of us and gave us a thrilling day to remember. We planned to do Coasteering but sea conditions did not allow and so we did the Via Ferrata course across the cliffs near Sesimbra instead. Our guides Henrique and Mariana were polite, kind, friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging. We felt safe at every point thanks to them - well as safe as you can feel hanging off the edge of a cliff anyway! The whole day was expertly organised for us by Sandra too. This was the perfect teambuilding activity and our discussions of it continued long into the night. Thank you again to everyone and we strongly recommend trying for yourselves!Written 6 November 2023
- 550johannes0 contributionsGreat experience!We booked a Dolphin Watching Tour for 4 persons and we were all overwhelmed, we could spot a large group of dolphins and some of them swam close to the boat. It was absolutely fabulous!Written 30 October 2023
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Rod L
London, UK15 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
Had a fantastic morning kayaking with Antonio alongside the beautiful Sesimbra coast. Very safe too as all the time the lovely Leonor was with us on a support boat. It's fun, educational and unforgettably stunning. Can't recommend enough!
Written 4 May 2021
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Ho!! You can't imagine how great is to know your opinion! We value it so much!
Thank you for everything, we hope to see you again!
Special greetings from António and Leonor :)
Written 4 May 2021
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Bruno Azinheiro
Leiria, Portugal3 contributions
Very passionate and attentive guide.
Worth every second for the natural beauty of Arrábida.
The caves, the clear waters, the history and the wildlife! Discovering all of it while learning from get go how to kayak, was a perfect experience.
Worth every second for the natural beauty of Arrábida.
The caves, the clear waters, the history and the wildlife! Discovering all of it while learning from get go how to kayak, was a perfect experience.
Written 1 May 2022
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Hello,
Thank you for your review and 5* evaluation., we are very happy to know that you enjoyed the tour with us.
Best regards from our team.
Written 28 May 2022
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amarquet80
Sao Martinho do Porto, Portugal13 contributions
It was really fun me and my dad love doing kayak
We love help the planet taking of the trash from the water!On the next year we will do kayak again😀😀
We love help the planet taking of the trash from the water!On the next year we will do kayak again😀😀
Written 4 July 2021
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Hello Andre.
Thank you for your review! :)
We look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Kind regards from the VertenteNatural team
Written 6 July 2021
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Catherine G
8 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
Thank you all at Vertente Natural for a wonderful experience kayaking from Sesimbra yesterday. David our guide was so helpful, reassuring and made the experience one to remember, Catherine and Breda
Written 31 May 2024
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Hello Catherine and Breda,
We're glad that you had a wonderful experience with us and that David was able to make an unforgettable experience.
We hope you may return soon.
Best regards.
Written 22 July 2024
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José S
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
Half-Day Kayak Tour in Sesimbra
Excellent trip , the views were very beautiful especially the beach of Ribeira do Cavalo.
Excellent trip , the views were very beautiful especially the beach of Ribeira do Cavalo.
Written 3 August 2023
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Hello,
Thank you for your kind words and 5* review.
Hope to see you again soon.
Best regards from our team.
Written 13 August 2023
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KatJoy_13
London, UK20 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We enjoyed our kayak tour and would recommend it, but there are definitely some things that can be improved.
1. Communication - we booked without a transfer, as we were staying in Sesimbra, and it was difficult to find out where to meet the tour. In the end I called a number, was told to arrive 10-15 mins early, and then when we arrived (15 mins early) was told we couldn't book in until 10am.
2. Meeting point - this is a 25 minute walk out of Sesimbra (on the far side of the harbour), so be prepared for a walk or book a cab if you haven't booked a transfer.
3. Details - it wasn't made clear that the kayaks are for 2 people. We are a family of 5 so I ended up sharing a kayak with someone I didn't know. Not a problem per se, but she was a very weak kayaker and I ended up doing all the work. This made the trip harder than it needed to be.
We also weren't told at the beginning how long we would be kayaking for in one go, whether we would stop, whether we would swim - or exactly what we might need to take. These details would be helpful at the getting ready stage.
4. Weather - Sesimbra can be very windy, so some of the kayaking can be hard work. It's definitely worth the trip to see the caves and swim on a nice beach, but be prepared for some aching arms afterwards!
1. Communication - we booked without a transfer, as we were staying in Sesimbra, and it was difficult to find out where to meet the tour. In the end I called a number, was told to arrive 10-15 mins early, and then when we arrived (15 mins early) was told we couldn't book in until 10am.
2. Meeting point - this is a 25 minute walk out of Sesimbra (on the far side of the harbour), so be prepared for a walk or book a cab if you haven't booked a transfer.
3. Details - it wasn't made clear that the kayaks are for 2 people. We are a family of 5 so I ended up sharing a kayak with someone I didn't know. Not a problem per se, but she was a very weak kayaker and I ended up doing all the work. This made the trip harder than it needed to be.
We also weren't told at the beginning how long we would be kayaking for in one go, whether we would stop, whether we would swim - or exactly what we might need to take. These details would be helpful at the getting ready stage.
4. Weather - Sesimbra can be very windy, so some of the kayaking can be hard work. It's definitely worth the trip to see the caves and swim on a nice beach, but be prepared for some aching arms afterwards!
Written 24 July 2023
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Thank you very much for your sympathy and feedback
Best regards from our team.
Written 18 August 2023
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maiko
1 contribution
May 2019 • Couples
Nice kayak to the secluded Ribeira Do Cavalo Beach. Not sure how big the groups can be but my gf and i were the only ones who signed up that day so we had a somewhat more private tour. Great, friendly tourguide. Would recommend. Kayaked along the coast with some short stops in some caves. Eventually took an 1-2 hr break on the Ribeira Do Cavalo Beach before heading back.
Written 27 May 2019
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Mirjam10
Oslo, Norway5 contributions
We really enjoyed ourselves! Charming guides, lots of interesting information, beautiful nature, great beachstop, fantastic weather!
Written 29 April 2019
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Docamps
Quebec City, Canada93 contributions
Jul 2023
This guided kayak trip is definitely worth it for the outdoor enthusiast! We are shown caves and beautiful landscapes of the coast near Sesimbra. The guides adapt to the pace of the participants, but I recommend having already tried kayaking before signing up for this activity. There are (small) waves and the duration of the excursion requires paddling for at least two hours. Our guide, Eddy, was very friendly and even offered us farinha torrada (a kind of energy bar) as a snack.
The company offers a shuttle service from downtown Lisbon, which is a plus.
The company offers a shuttle service from downtown Lisbon, which is a plus.
Written 8 August 2023
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Salut,
Merci beaucoup pour vos aimables paroles. Nous sommes très heureux de savoir que vous avez tout apprécié, de l'activité au paysage environnant, en passant par le personnel. Notre objectif est de fournir des expériences inoubliables et savoir que nous y sommes parvenus nous encourage à continuer.
Nous souhaitons vous revoir bientôt.
Salutations de notre équipe.
Written 18 August 2023
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What time does the tour leave Sesimbra harbor and how do we get there from Lisbon on Metro/Trains?
Written 23 June 2022
Hi, i have a tour booked for 9.30am tomorrow morning. I need to organise some one to pick me up after the tour has finished.
What time should I tell them???
Please help me
Written 17 September 2018
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