Join our 4-hour guided kayak tour departing from Sesimbra Harbour and explore the spectacular coastline of the Arrábida Natural Park.

This is a small-group experience with a maximum of 5 double kayaks per guide, ideal for travelers who want to discover the Sesimbra coastline in an active and relaxed way while learning about the region from local guides.

After a short safety briefing and an introduction to basic paddling techniques, we launch our kayaks from Sesimbra Harbour and paddle along the Arrábida coastline towards Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach. Along the way, we pass impressive limestone cliffs, small caves, rock passages and sheltered areas that make this coastline particularly beautiful.

Our local guides share their knowledge of the region, including its geology, nature, history, local stories and legends.

The journey to Ribeiro do Cavalo normally takes around 1.5 hours by kayak. Once we reach the beach, we stop to relax, swim and enjoy the scenery before paddling back to Sesimbra. The return journey is normally faster, depending on sea and wind conditions.

What's included

• Approximately 4-hour guided kayak experience
• Double sit-on-top kayak
• Paddles and seats
• Life jacket
• Professional local guide
• Safety briefing and paddling instructions
• Waterproof bag for small personal belongings
• Beach towel
• Water

Picnic option

If you select the Kayak + Picnic option, we will prepare a picnic for you to enjoy during the beach stop.

The picnic includes:

• Chicken baguette or vegan option
• Seasonal fruit
• Traditional Sesimbra Farinha Torrada
• Water

The picnic is not included in the basic option. If you choose the basic tour, we recommend bringing snacks that can easily be carried in the waterproof bags provided on the kayaks.

Meeting point

The kayak tour starts and finishes at Sesimbra Harbour.

This option does not include transportation from Lisbon to Sesimbra. If you prefer round-trip transportation from Lisbon, please book our Arrábida Kayak Tour from Lisbon, which includes transportation to Sesimbra and the same 4-hour on-water kayak experience.

Before you book

• You must be able to swim and feel comfortable in open water.
• No previous kayaking experience is required.
• Our guides provide a full safety briefing and accompany the group throughout the experience.
• Minimum age: 8 years old.
• Recommended maximum weight: 110 kg, due to equipment limitations.
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers or people with heart, back or mobility problems.
• Not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
• Pets are not allowed.

What to bring

• Sunscreen
• Swimwear
• Dry clothes for after the tour
• A T-shirt or similar clothing for sun protection during the beach stop
• Water shoes if preferred

Our kayaks are sit-on-top kayaks, so getting wet during the activity is normal. We recommend not bringing electronic devices unless they are waterproof.

Important: the activity is subject to sea and wind conditions. The safety of our guests is always our priority.