Arrabida Nature Park Paddle Board Tour: Marine Sanctuary Exploration with Optional Snorkeling
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24 Ratings
São Lourenço
Embark on a thrilling paddle board tour in Arrabida Nature Park, discovering its stunning coast, vibrant marine life, and crystal-clear waters. Optional snorkeling at Anixa Island and a picnic at a picturesque European beach. GoPro pics and video included!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Tacos Pexito - Depending on where you are staying in Lisboa, we will ask you to meet us either by boat ferry ( Cais do Sodré) or train ( Campolide)
We feel your time is better spent touring Wine country & Castles than sitting in rush-hour Lisbon traffic. No fun!
After a brief trip outline and lesson, we will put our SUP’s in the water and the Adventure begins.
Along our trip, we will encounter sea caves and many fish that you will be able to see through the crystal waters. We will make our way to Anixa Island where you will have the option to snorkel around the shallow clear waters and look for Octopus and little Seahorses.
I will bring along the GoPro and capture your good times. We will email the pics and video to you
After our swim, you will need to warm up, and what better way to do that than on the white-hot sand of the Voted #1 Beach in Europe.
After enjoying this paradise for a while, we will call it a day.
Tour Highlights:
SUP lesson for beginners
Stand up Paddle in Arrabida Marine Reserve (encountering sea caves, beautiful beaches, a lot of fishes and maybe dolphins…)
Snorkeling (optional) at Anixa Island
Snack at the most beautiful beach in Europe
What's Included
- Lifejacket
- Local Snack (fruits, pastries)
- Snacks
- SUP w/ Paddle
- GoPro Video/Pics
- Insurance
- Snorkel/Mask
Additional Information
• Venture into the stunning Arrabida Nature Park for some paddle boarding, where you’ll have the chance to take in its picturesque coastline, transparent waters and varied aquatic creatures.
• Optionally, you could engage in some snorkeling at Anixa Island
• Partake in a picnic at one of Europe’s most stunning beaches
• Gopro photographs and videos are part of the package
- What you will need:
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Water
- Smile
Location
F2JC+7X São Lourenço
Depending on where you are staying in Lisboa, we will ask you to meet us either by boat ferry ( Cais do Sodré) or train ( Campolide)
We feel your time is better spent touring Wine country & Castles than sitting in rush-hour Lisbon traffic. No fun!
And, It is better for the Planet!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(24 Ratings)
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Matilda_b
Jul 15, 2023
Incredible experience! - This was an absolutely incredible experience!!!! Nate was an amazing instructor and was full of enthusiasm and fun tidbits and stories. He was so patient with us as beginners and made the experience so personal and bespoke to us. The area is incredibly beautiful, I honestly couldn’t recommend this experience enough. Thank you Nate for an amazing time!!
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Danieldbbg
Jan 9, 2022
A great way to experience Sesimbra like a local - My girlfriend and I had an absolute blast learning to paddle board with Nate. Not only is he an awesome guy, but he offers a truly unique way to experience the beautiful waters, scenery, and history of Sesimbra. It does not matter what skill level you are with paddling because Nate provides plenty of instruction and makes you feel safe and confident in the water. Half way through the tour he whipped up a tasty lunch while we relaxed on a hidden beach. It’s a must do if you’re planning a trip to Portugal.
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Carmensoraya1201
Jul 17, 2021
Amazing views and a amazing experience! - We where in Sesimbra for four days so it was luck that we could join this amazing tour. I called Friday and we where on the tour Saturday because of a cancellation. We learned how to paddle, saw one of the most beautiful beaches and had the most amazing views. Nate was awesome and funny. He made you feel comfortable while teaching you what the most important things to remember are. He really knows what he is doing and has a great energy. Worth the price!
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Lisavw3336bz
Jan 21, 2021
This will be the highlight of your trip! - We did the paddle winery tour plus another morning of paddle boarding. Couldn’t get enough! Nate gave us clear instructions and we felt very safe. He has great stories to tell and knows all the good places to check out in the area. During the tour by car we stopped at some interesting spots. Paddle boarding is a lot of fun and Mana Kai is the only one with the real paddle boards (not inflatable ones). Highly recommend booking here! Including the winery tour is worth it as well, you will see some amazing things and try out some very local wines.
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Jlovur
Jan 18, 2021
An unforgettable, amazing experience - I can highly recommend this SUP! It was our first time paddling and our first time at Arrabida Nature Park and we literally fell in love with this place. Nate was an excellent guide, with many many tips and such a positive attitude.
We live in Lisbon and therefore we saw beautiful spots here, but this one was/ is one of our favorites. Besides Nate took awesome pictures and videos of us, which could remind us of this beautiful day.
Thank u for this and every thing else you taught us!
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536nunoc
Sep 7, 2020
Great experience! - The paddle tour was great, enjoyable, and empowering. Nate makes you feel comfortable with his good mood and stories. It is funny that it takes a non-local to tell you bits of Portuguese history that makes me proud and more knowledgeable. Thanks for the great experience!
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Ben
Sep 23, 2019
Fantastic experience - SUP with Nate was a ton of fun and overall great experience. He's a fantastic host, very friendly and funny. Being out on clear water looking at sealife after a relaxing lunch on a remote beach was a truly peaceful and therapeutic experience! Would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to discover the area in between Setubal and Sesimbra
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Chiara
Sep 10, 2019
Highlight of my time in Portugal - This trip was the highlight of my time in Portugal! Nate is an excellent teacher, and you couldn’t find a more beautiful place to go paddle boarding. Nate showed us the coolest parts of the beach, and in the middle we stopped and snorkeled around and then ate the most delicious local snacks. He could not have been more accommodating and I’m so glad I went on this experience. The next day, he also sent us a link with photos and videos from his GoPro that he took during the experience, which all came out amazing as well. Thanks Nate, it was amazing and I hope to come back to Portugal and do another paddle with you!
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Chrispd80
Sep 2, 2019
Amazing experience - First time doing stand up paddle boarding and it was an amazing experience. Nate was a great teacher and excellent guide for the morning taking us to some amazing places. Will never forget the experience, would do it again and highly recommend this tour.
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Walshie131
Aug 25, 2019
Thank you from the Irish gang - Nate is a brilliant instructor, his knowledge of the local area is excellent. We had an absolutely brilliant time. Nate’s stories and his outlook and life was up lifting.
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