Arrábida Snorkeling Adventure with Transfer from Lisbon
Description
Dive into a world of crystal waters, where you can see the marine life in their untouched and protected habitat, the Arrábida National Reserve Park. Discover Arrábida, a magical place with breathtaking seas and mountains. See the Arrábida mountain’s most beautiful high coastal cliffs along a calm and crystal blue sea. It is a place of high contrasts, with a very rich geological, ecological and cultural heritage. This 5-hour package includes snorkeling in the Arrábida waters, sightseeing and a trek through the mountains. Along the coastline several beaches await for you, with fine and warm sand. Through the green vegetation of the Natural Park, there are clearings that unveil unique perspectives of the beaches and the sea. Experience all this in one day, and take the opportunity to dive into the amazing waters and discover the wildlife that is part of the beautiful coastline.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This activity is subject to weather and sea conditions In the event that the tour must be canceled, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Please provide the height, weight and feet size of all participants
- This activity requires a minimum number of participants, if the activity is canceled due to the minimum not being met, you will be offered a different date or a full refund
- Not recommended for non-swimmers
Reviews(23)
Canceled the reservation. I know they said it was because of the ocean conditions not being conducive to seeing a lot of the sea life but very disappointing since it was the only day we had booked an activity and couldn't go.
Hi, Thank you for your review. We completely understand how disappointing it must have been to miss the snorkeling experience, especially since it was your only day available. Unfortunately, the ocean conditions that day — including poor visibility and strong swell — made it unsafe and not enjoyable for snorkeling. Portugal’s coastline is known for its consistent waves and colder Atlantic waters, which makes it an amazing surf destination, but also means that snorkeling conditions can be unpredictable. It’s not every day that the sea is calm and clear enough for a good snorkeling session. We always prioritize safety and the quality of the experience, even if it means making difficult decisions like canceling. If possible, we always recommend guests try to keep some flexibility in their schedule for ocean activities, as nature doesn’t always cooperate. We hope you’ll return one day under better conditions so we can show you the incredible underwater beauty this place has to offer. Warm regards,
The weather was bad for snorkelling and forecast to be bad on the day booked for the experience so the organisers contacted me to book an alternative experience which we did not want. Consequently they initiated a cancellation and a refund which was paid promptly.
Thank you for your feedback, Elizabeth. We sincerely apologize that the weather conditions prevented us from going ahead with the snorkeling adventure as planned. Our team always prioritizes safety and the quality of the experience, and unfortunately, the weather on that day made snorkeling unsafe. We appreciate your understanding as we offered you an alternative experience, and we promptly processed your refund when you opted for cancellation. We’re glad to hear that you were satisfied with the prompt refund and the way we handled the situation. The 3-star review seems to be based on the weather conditions, which, unfortunately, were beyond our control. We hope that, in the future, we’ll have the chance to provide you with a memorable adventure when the conditions are more favorable.
We excitedly booked a guided tour through this platform, but unfortunately our experience turned out to be an absolute disaster. The guide who was supposed to accompany us never showed up, leaving us perplexed and frustrated. After waiting patiently for two hours, our wait was rewarded with nothing but disappointment. We were really looking forward to seeing the local attractions and learning about the history of the area, but it all remained an unfulfilled dream due to the guide's absence.
Dear Christian, Unfortunately your activity was canceled due to the ocean conditions. There weren´t conditions to provide enough visibility for a great snorkeling experience. Since the 14th of August I´ve been trying to contact you by Whatsapp, Phone message and email asking for the weight, height and feet measurements of the participants to adequate the wetsuits and also to advice for another possible date since the activity had to be canceled due the ocean conditions. Unfortunately we never got any answer from you until today by 8h in the morning. Sad it had to be this way but we tryed everything to communicate with you. Have a great trip and enjoy Portugal
We had a private tour for a group of 10 for snorkeling. The trip included sightseeing, transportation from our location, snorkeling and underwater photos. Their communication was excellent before and during the experience. They contacted us 2 days earlier to make sure of our sizes and pickup location were correct. The guides were very friendly and explained very thorougly about the Portuguese nature. They answered our questions really well and the level of English was really good. Wetsuits and other snorkeling equipment was provided by them, which worked good. Maybe a couple of masks were a bit foggy (even though they had been treated with antifog substance). The snorkeling surroundings were phenomenal. The beach wasn't crowded and the water was clear. The journey to the beach from parking space was quite rocky but it didn't bother at all when we arrived to the beach. All in all I would highly recommend this experience. If you make a booking from GetStoked, I would recommend asking for recommendations and talking with the guides actively, so you get most out of your experience. + Guides were professional, friendly and kind + Snorkeling location was really good
We are happy to hear that you and your group had a fantastic day with us and that our team was able to make your snorkeling adventure amazing. Thank you for choosing us , and we hope to see you again soon for another amazing adventure!
It was one of the best experiences of my stay in Lisbon! It's great for anyone who loves nature, swimming, animals and beaches. Mind you - the water can be cold, this is the ocean. We saw octopuses, lots of fish and a small crab. The weather was gorgeous and the guides make sure you go on a day with a beautiful forecast. Don't be upset if it gets cancelled - they just want to make sure you go on an ideal day, I waited and wasn't disappointed. 20/10, recommended with my whole heart!!!
Thank you Dalia! We really appreciated your comment, and we are so glad that you loved all the service. See you soon!
I saw two octopus and a sea urchin! Fabulous day trip from Lisbon. Be prepared. Even worth the wetsuit the water is cold. But worth it!
Thank you Amy! Happy that you enjoyed your snorkeling experience, hope to see you soon!
A superb experience that I recommend to carry out! Despite not top weather conditions, Nuno, our guide, was very friendly with us, allowing us to carry out this activity in very good conditions! Hiking in the Arrabida reserve, then diving, was great. Many thanks again to Nuno!
Merci beaucoup pour vos commentaires positifs et votre avis 5 étoiles. C'est un plaisir d'apprendre que vous avez eu une expérience aussi incroyable avec nous
Nuno was a brilliant guide, very friendly and full of stories about Portugal! This snorkeling experience would be fantastic for beginners or nervous swimmers as you walk from the beach into waist deep water and you are able to see a variety of animals - we saw 3 octopuses! Arrabida is stunning, the beach we went to was very pretty. Water was freezing so I didn’t stay in as long as I could have, but a lovely experience regardless.
Thanks for your kind words! We were pleased you could join us in the water and that you had some time to relax on the beach afterwards. Thank you for your good energy, see you next time!
Nuno was a very good guide, he was aware of our safety all the time. It is a very nice experience. We saw some types of fish and the beach was relatively few people.
Thanks for your review! Such a pleasure to welcome you here. It will be a pleasure to welcome you in Lisbon again!
This experience was one of the best things I’ve ever done! It was straight up amazing. We got picked up and taken to the beach, which was beautiful and almost empty. Everything went in a good pace and he took the time to make sure that we felt safe and good in the water and with all the equipment. When we started snorkeling we saw a whole other world under the sea filled with fish and other sea life. The water was so nice, warm and clear for us to enjoy! After the snorkeling we stayed at the beach a little bit to enjoy the sun and the amazing views. We got taught about Portugal and it’s people and way of life and we were having great conversations about the world. We drove home again to Lisbon after a few hours and on the way back we got some fantastic recommendations for the rest of our trip. Thank you so much to Filipe for the amazing experience 🌞
Thanks sooo much for this great review. We are very glad that you and Ida had an amazing time with us. Hope to catch up with you both in another opportunity.
