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Sesimbra: Ribeiro Cavalo Beach, Caves, & Arrábida Kayak Tour

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Water activity
Sesimbra: Ribeiro Cavalo Beach, Caves, & Arrábida Kayak Tour
Top rated
4.7561646 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.7561646 out of 5 stars
365 reviews

Discover the Arrábida Natural Park and Ribeira do Cavalo beach by kayak, with stops to relax and dive. Passage through tunnels, coves, rocks, and small secret caves accessible only by sea.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Portuguese

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Sarah – Hong Kong

The guides micromanaged us a bit during the kayaking experience, which limited our ability to explore on our own. While their concerns were understandable, given the conditions in this area can be very rough, it did take away some of the adventure. Even in the summer, the water can be challenging, and it would have been nice to have a bit more freedom to navigate. That said, the guides were knowledgeable and provided useful safety tips, which helped ease any worries about the conditions. Overall, while the experience was enjoyable, I would have appreciated a bit more autonomy to truly immerse myself in the surroundings.

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Karina – United States

The guide is fantastic. The view is beautiful, The Experience is inolvidable

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Arrabida Tours - Canoeing Sesimbra Rental e tour em Kayak Canoagem

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    Sesimbra

    Safety briefing (15 minutes)

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    Arrabida Natural Park

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Canoeing (85 minutes)

    Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach

    Regional food (5 minutes)

    Optional

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    Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach

    Break time, Photo stop, Guided tour, Scuba diving (30 minutes)

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    Arrabida Natural Park

    Guided tour, Canoeing (50 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Arrabida Tours - Canoeing Sesimbra Rental e tour em Kayak Canoagem

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover the Arrábida Natural Park and Ribeira do Cavalo beach, full of calm, crystal-clear waters
  • Kayak tour to the beautiful beach of Ribeira do Cavalo
  • Taste the toasted flour, a typical sweet from Sesimbra
  • Swim in calm and crystal-clear water of Ribeira do Cavalo beach
  • Passage through tunnels, rocks and small secret caves accessible only by sea

Full description

Are you looking for a thrilling adventure? Depart from Sesimbra and immerse yourself in the diverse habitats, from the protected mountains and sea areas in Arrábida.

Venture along the coast on a kayak and explore the secluded caves that are only accessible by the sea and witness the remarkable karst formation of Frade's cave.

On the way? Discover a secret beach with calm and cristal-waters.

Your guide will help you get up close to the impressive rock formations and you'll be able to enjoy the breathtaking coastal landscape.

On our way back to Sesimbra, we will stop at the peaceful beach of Ribeira do Cavalo to relax and dive in the transparent and calm waters, surrounded by dramatic rock formations.

To make this experience even more memorable, we will offer you a traditional Sesimbra sweet.

Includes

  • Double kayak
  • Vest and paddle
  • Guide
  • Snack (sweets of the region and juice)
  • Personal accident insurance
  • Waterproof bag for personal objects

Not suitable for

  • Children under 8 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with epilepsy
  • People over 287 lbs (130 kg)
  • People with haemophilia
  • People with recent surgeries
  • People with low level of fitness

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Meeting point

Meet at the scheduled meeting time in front of the naval club at Sesimbra Harbor. GPS coordinates: 38.43614, -9.11536. Ludyesfera canoagem ou Arrábida Tours

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Fishing

Know before you go

  • During the morning there is the possibility of fog. The sea and wind will be calm. This option is recommended for unskilled participants. The difficulty level is easy. During the afternoon there could be wind. This option is recommended for experienced participants. Sometimes the difficulty level is higher than in the morning
  • You must be at least 10 years old to take part
  • Children over 4 years old can join, provided they are accompanied by their parents or a responsible adult
  • Wear shoes and clothes suitable for the activity
  • Bring sunscreen, a towel, water, and a light snack
  • You can leave any bigger bags in the vehicle

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 365 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5
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Sarah – Hong KongSeptember 29, 2024 – Verified booking
The guides micromanaged us a bit during the kayaking experience, which limited our ability to explore on our own. While their concerns were understandable, given the conditions in this area can be very rough, it did take away some of the adventure. Even in the summer, the water can be challenging, and it would have been nice to have a bit more freedom to navigate. That said, the guides were knowledgeable and provided useful safety tips, which helped ease any worries about the conditions. Overall, while the experience was enjoyable, I would have appreciated a bit more autonomy to truly immerse myself in the surroundings.
K
Karina – United StatesAugust 9, 2024 – Verified booking
The guide is fantastic. The view is beautiful, The Experience is inolvidable
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Hanna – PortugalSeptember 29, 2023 – Verified booking
The experience was great! I had a lot of emotions from the tour, the views were stunning and sometimes it was a real struggle to move the kayak, but the guide Tomas was very helpful when we were stuck, and the general vibe was great. Also there were just 4 of us and the guide, so it was quite comfortable to be in a smaller group, Tomas also were telling us some stories about the beaches and the cliffs and had some nice snack prepared. Strongly recommended, but better take some sunglasses and a hat to protect you from the sun and the salty water getting into your eyes from rowing :)

Product ID: 94767

Activity provider:Ludyesfera- Turismo e Aventura Lda

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