Sesimbra - Half-Day Kayak Tour

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 60 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Vertente Naturals & Tour guide Leticia!

  ★★★★★ We had such an incredible experience with Vertente Natural, and a huge part of that was our amazing guide, Leticia! Leticia was knowledgeable, fun, energetic, and genuinely made us feel like we were spending the day with a friend rather than just taking a tour. She knew so much about the area and shared things about the history, nature, and surroundings that I never would have known otherwise. The views were absolutely amazing, and she made the experience even more memorable by taking us into a little cave. At one point, we even came across a jellyfish! Unfortunately, it was already dead, but Leticia picked it up out of the water and asked if we wanted to hold it — definitely one of those random moments you’ll remember from a trip! I would 100% do this again, and if you book with Vertente Natural, I would absolutely request Leticia as your guide. She was fantastic! I also want to mention Jessica, who picked us up. Even though it was a short ride to their shop, she was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable, and made us feel comfortable right from the start. The next time I come back, I’m definitely going for the next adventure — climbing the rocks and jumping into the water!😂 One quick tip: **BRING EUROS/CASH!** There is no ATM, and there’s a little coffee shop there that only accepts cash. And of course, you’ll want some cash for tipping your guides because they absolutely deserve it. Thank you, Vertente Natural, Leticia, and Jessica, for such a memorable experience! We’ll definitely be back! 🇵🇹🌊

  247sonnypSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 3We had a great time but...

  We had a great time but part of the experience was spoilt due to the amount of waiting around. We booked the transportation too, pickup from Lisbon and once collected and we arrived, we had about 1hr of waiting around. Then we did the kayaking and about 1.5hrs waiting around. It made for a long half-day trip with what was as much waiting around as the active duration. The staff were great however.

  Tom_BAugust 2026via Viator

• 5Great experience!

  We made a kajak-tour and dolphin watching and both activities were great. We were very well taken care of and received lots of interesting information about the area and the dolphins. It was a wonderful experience!

  Venture42696631489August 2026via Tripadvisor

• 3Not suitable for beginners or an adult kayaking with a young child

  The tour guide was very friendly and the scenery was lovely, but I found this tour far too physically demanding for beginners. I was paired with my 9-year-old daughter, who tried her hardest to help, but the constant waves from speeding boats and kayaking in the sea were too much for her. She became frightened several times as we fell far behind the group and struggled to keep up. By the time we reached the wild beach, we were both exhausted. We therefore missed the caves and stayed on the beach while the rest of the group continued. On the return journey, we quickly began struggling again. Because of the intense exertion in the heat, I started to feel sick. We fell so far behind that the guide eventually waited and towed us for part of the journey, although it felt as though this was only offered once our delay began affecting the group’s return time. A support boat was mentioned during the briefing, but no support boat was offered or called, despite it being clear that we were struggling. This tour would probably be enjoyable for two capable adults who can share the workload. However, I do not believe it is suitable for a beginner adult paired with a young child. Although the guide was friendly, I did not feel that our safety and ability level were properly taken into account.

  nickhR8714XGJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5We had a very good...

  We had a very good instructor and was very pleased with our experience. We had a lot of fun. We booked another trip with the company.

  Jennifer_JJune 2026via Viator

• 5Excellent Excursion

  We had a great day. Pick up was in Lisbon and about an hour drive. Our guide Afomeo was excellent. Beautiful location and weather. Experience was seamless Carl

  Getaway598570June 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Setúbal District

• Its from-price is 50% below the median of the 251 experiences we list in Setúbal District.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 22 of 251.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Setúbal District

Setúbal District lies across the Tagus from Lisbon, with the cliffs of Arrábida, the dolphins of the Sado estuary, fishing towns and long Atlantic beaches.

Setúbal District lies south of Lisbon on the far side of the Tagus, stretching from the estuary down the coast towards Sines in the Alentejo. Its heart is the Setúbal Peninsula, a land of limestone hills, pine woods, vineyards, fishing towns and long beaches. The city of Setúbal, on the Sado estuary, has a port, a market and the Convent of Jesus, with an early Manueline church. Palmela's hilltop castle looks over the vineyards and the estuary.

Top-ranked sights in Setúbal District: Arrábida Natural Park (Parque Natural da Arrábida), Sesimbra, Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal (Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal).

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