Dolphin Watching in the Wild + Arrábida Private Tour

Catch sight of bottlenose dolphins in the wild on this dolphin watching tour from Lisbon. Head from your hotel to the Sado Estuary, home to one of the largest populations of sedentary bottlenose dolphins in Europe. On the way, stop to snap a photo at a vista point, sample local wines at vineyard, and tour Arrabida Natural Park in Setubal, all before boarding your boat along the Costa Azul. A guided tour through one of the oldest wineries in Portugal. You can visit its museum and have a wine tasting at the end of your visit, before choosing to either visit a local tile factory or embark on a nature tour for the rest of your day. In the Sado Estuary lies one of the rare sedentary populations of bottlenose dolphin in Europe and one of the most important worldwide. Departure from the hotel at 9:00. Cross the Ponte 25 de Abril over the Tagus River Visit the Christ the King monument and see a magnificent view of Lisbon. Visit to a winery wine tasting. (Optional ) Tour Arrábida and descent to Setúbal. Time for lunch. In the Sado Estuary lies one of the rare sedentary populations of bottlenose dolphin in Europe and one of the most important worldwide. With an estimated population of about 30 individuals, it is a privilege to see them evolve in the calm waters of the estuary, or indulging in leaps and pirouettes that attract us and raise awareness. The observation of this little world where they play, hunt and spend most of their time, lasts approximately three hours, with the possibility of short stop for swimming, and develops one of the most beautiful places of Portugal, the bay Setubal, also known as dolphin bay, which belongs to the exclusive club of the “Most Beautiful Bays in the World.” This Mini Cruise circumvents the bank of the River Sado with the city through Albarquel, Commendation, Outão Fort, Figueirinha, where begins the area normally frequented by dolphins which extends across the south channel and we call “Route of the dolphins” , a walk of about three hours where it is essential to bring the camera! Important note: The observations of dolphins in the wild are in their most successful and have a very high success rate. But nothing and no one can guarantee absolute certainty to see them, even though this community is here resident, they depend on the will. To be sure to see dolphins only in captivity, and without the intuition that gives them freedom. Offered in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French; Other stops make a full-day trip out of the journey; First portion of the tour operated with just your guide and private group; All transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Included Fuel surcharge Driver/guide Hotel pickup and drop-off Private tour Transport by private vehicle Entry/Admission – Galeoes do Sal – Passeios de Barco no Sado Not Included Winery visit and wine tasting (optional) Food and drinks Lunch Gratuities