--- title: Sesimbra - Coasteering in Arrabida Natural Park (Lisbon region) lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/lisbon/tours/sesimbra-coasteering-in-arrabida-natural-park-lisbon-region/ type: tour city: Lisbon country: Portugal price: 65 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 141 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Coasteering rank_in_category: 1 of 4 (Sesimbra) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/tours/sesimbra-coasteering-in-arrabida-natural-park-lisbon-region/ --- # Sesimbra - Coasteering in Arrabida Natural Park (Lisbon region) **Guidekin's take:** Coasteering along the Arrábida cliffs with the outfit that brought the sport to Portugal: scrambling, swimming, abseiling, a zip line and cliff jumps, with wetsuit, helmet, harness and a support boat. You must be a confident swimmer; children from twelve. 4.95 from 141 reviews at €65 per person. **Coasteering:** Book From Sesimbra coasteering at €65 per person: gear, boat and insurance; able swimmers with moderate fitness, children over twelve recommended. Trade-off: No hotel pickup; children must be accompanied by an adult. (last checked September 14, 2026) In our comparison: #1 of 4 in Sesimbra, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Vertente Natural was the pioneer of Coasteering in Portugal and global leaders in the introduction of ropes and zip-lines. It consist of a progression along the coast line, scrambling, swimming, climbing, rappelling, zip-lining and cliff jumping into the water. The only requirement is that participants be able swimmers! **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €65 per person for the From Sesimbra option; other options up to €95 - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 141 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Vertente Natural Lda - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English - Start times: 08:30, 09:30, 14:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.95 from 141 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 140 of 141. - 5 stars: 135 (96%) - 4 stars: 5 (4%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise supportive guides and varied coastal activities; the recurring caveat is the physical effort of climbing and swimming. **Praised:** - Patient guides give clear instructions and help travellers feel safe - A varied mix of cliff jumps, climbing, swimming and zip lining - Alternative jumps and routes accommodate different confidence levels - Coastal scenery enjoyed from the rocks and water **Complaints:** - Some find the climbs strenuous, while others find the effort manageable - Several wish photos of their activity had been available Written by Guidekin from the 81 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-08-03 to 2026-10-01); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | From Sesimbra | €65 / person | Portuguese, English | Duration: 4 hours Vertente Natural Shop: Sesimbra Harbour, shop number 6, near to the diving centers | | From Lisbon | €95 / person | Portuguese, English | Transfer from Lisbon Duration: 5 hours: The transfer will take 40min from Lisbon - Sesimbra Avenida da Liberdade 6, Lisboa: Near to the Hard Rock Cafe. Mercedes white Van | ## What's included - Life jacket - Support boat - Wetsuit - Helmet - Insurance - Harness ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Sport Footwear to go on water (it can be normal sport shoes) - Extra pair of shorts to put over the suit ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 09:30, 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point If you need Transfer from Lisbon - we will pick up near the Hard Rock Café. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJkYiywzxSGQ0RiyhQWRvKG3c Pickup points listed by the operator: 1 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Children must be accompanied by an adult - There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if the weather conditions doesnt allow to do the activity with the standard safety requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund - Recommended age for children > 12 Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Sesimbra | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 4** | €65 | 4h | 4.95 (141) | shared | | [Lisbon: Arrábida & Sesimbra Tour – Wine, Nature & Beaches](/portugal/lisbon/tours/lisbon-arr-bida-sesimbra-tour-wine-nature-beaches-225469P2/?format=md) | €225 | 8h | 4.96 (104) | shared | | [Private Jeep Tour from Lisbon – Arrábida, Sesimbra & Beach Picnic](/portugal/lisbon/tours/private-jeep-tour-from-lisbon-arr-bida-sesimbra-beach-picnic-349639P1/?format=md) | €209 | 7h 30m | 4.83 (54) | private | | [Arrabida and Sesimbra Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon with Wine Tasting](/portugal/lisbon/tours/arrabida-and-sesimbra-small-group-day-trip-from-lisbon-with-wine-tasting/?format=md) | €72 | 9h | 4.84 (587) | shared | Ranked #1 of 4 in Sesimbra by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €65 to €225, median €141; typical length 7h 45m. 1 of 4 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/sesimbra/?format=md ## More in Lisbon - All Lisbon tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/tours/sesimbra-coasteering-in-arrabida-natural-park-lisbon-region/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/?format=md