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Boat Tours in the Obidos Lagoon

 

 

Pleasant Boat Cruises for all the family!

In an eco-friendly, stable and comfortable boat with accessibility for people with reduced mobility, you will enjoy the unspoilt landscapes of the Óbidos Lagoon in a comfortable, safe and relaxed way.

Accompanied by a local guide, that will provide you with a fun and rich experience. Departures by appointment from the dock ramp of Foz do Arelho (Mobile home park) and Covão dos Musaranhos (Óbidos).

Circular or hybrid routes available – Boat trips complemented by a bicycle ride along the banks of the lagoon, an All-terrain vehicle or a mini-bus ride with a guided tour to the Óbidos Medieval Castle and other places of interest in the Oeste region, available on prior request.

Departures

* Prior reservation required (+351 912 866 644 or form bellow)

Departures* from Foz do Arelho: at 9:30h, 11:30h*, 14:30h, 16:30h Departures* from Covão dos Musaranhos: at 10:30h, 12:30h**, 15:30h

* By previous arrangement, (and an extra fee), passengers on this trip might return at 15:30h – Duration 5h: Includes 3h ashore, to have lunch at Covão dos Musaranhos (restaurant reservation required).
** Duration 3h, Includes 1h ashore between trips, to visit Foz do Arelho beach and the local craft, pottery and souvenir shops.

Foz do Arelho: (39.427801, -9.220809) see in google maps
Covão dos Musaranhos: (39.387807, -9.225816) see in google maps

Prices:

Boat Cruise Along the Lagoon (2h): 25€ Adults. 12.5€ Children*
Sunset in the Obidos Lagoon: see Sunset party in the Obidos Lagoon
Half day or a Full day in the Lagoon (charter). price by request

included:

Intertidal® guide on board.
Personal accident insurance.
Usage of the materials available on board for bird watching, location, referencing and security. (binoculars, charts, field guides, vests – mandatory by law, and others indicted at the time)

Not included:

* Up to 14 years (inclusive), accompanied by at least one enrolled adult.
* 10% discount on families (direct) with 3 or more elements.
* 10% discount on Partner’s Clients. (check conditions with partner)
* All prices are per person. Discounts non cumulative.

Meals or drinks* during the activities, all consumption in any establishments visited during the activity. Anything not stated as beeing formely included.

*Beverages available as an extra, by previous request.

The minimum number of participants is 2 adults. The maximum will be 7 participants per trip, regardless of age.

 

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Nature Tours in the Obidos Lagoon

 

Come and visit the Lagoa de Óbidos with who really knows it, either by Kayak or on foot.

Either on kayak, through the islands, sand banks and the nooks of the Lagoon, or walking through the antient tracks hidden by the vegetation along the banks of the Óbidos Lagoon, make one of our nature tours and have fun while you explore this “thousand-years old” estuary.

Come alone, bring some friends, girlfriend or boyfriend, family and children, bring your dog … come as you wish, but come with the certainty that you will spend an amazing day!

Make a true “Expedition” in the Óbidos Lagoon that includes a Kayak and/or hike. Local history and traditions, Marine life identification, Birdwatching and Edible Algae (seaweed)*

An open-air laboratory!

In addition to the richness of the fauna and flora of this lagoon, also marvel at the histories and traditions of these people for centuries linked to this estuary of calm waters rich in life and history.

All our activities are carried out safe, stable and comfortable kayaks and accompanied by one or two certified local guides.

* All nature activities and all interactions involving organisms in the wild in their natural habitat are dependent on their habits, weather and tides, so it is not possible to ensure that all of the expected items are likely to be achieved, or that chronology indicated is likely to be fulfilled in the course of the activity.

Outdoor children are happier and healthier children.

Prices:

Half day in the Lagoon (3/4h): 35€ Adults. 20€ Children*
Full day in the Lagoon (6/7h): 45€ Adults. 25€ Children*

* Up to 14 years (inclusive), accompanied by at least one enrolled adult.
* 10% discount on families (direct) with 3 or more elements.
* All prices are per person.

Included:

Intertidal® local guide.
Rental of all the equipment (kayak + paddle + seats + buoyancy vests + pond bag – 1 per kayak).
Free coffee or tea and biscuits on a full day’s itinerary. (1 per person)
Insurance.

Depending on availability, participants will travel in double* or single kayaks, comfortable and stable, or fast and light, depending on the participant’s preference.

* There is a triple kayak for families with toddlers or small children.

Not included:

Round-trip transportationto non-partner accommodations* (see list of partners), meals or drinks during the activities, all consumption in any establishments visited during the activity. Anything not stated as beeing formely included.

* available as an extra.

On weekends and local and national holidays, the minimum number of participants is 4 adults. The maximum on any day will be 10 participants (exceptionally 12). The minimum recommended age to participate in the activity will be 4 years, when accompanied by at least one adult paddler*.

Fun, knowledge, health and well being for all!

 

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Kayak Open Day – Óbidos Lagoon

To celebrate the arrival of the good weather next Sunday, May 26th, we will “open doors” for those who want to do a mini kayak tour through the Óbidos Lagoon

The tours are free and begin in the area of ​​the Foz do Arelho Pier with the duration of 1h approximately.

Since the number of participants per tour is limited, a pre-registration is required by completing the form below.

Inscrições encerradas. Obrigado!

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Trekking – What is it?

Trekking: Rambling (Hiking) tours lasting more than one day. They involve transporting food and water by the participant, eating or preparing food on the spot, staying overnight in the countryside or staying in the area.
Minimum group 4 persons, max group 10 persons.

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Kayak Camping – What is it?

Kayak Raids, Kayak-camping and Expeditions

Kayaking tours lasting more than one day. They involve the transportation of food and water by each participant in their own kayak, eat or prepare food in location, overnight in the countryside or in accommodation in the region nearby.

Included in the price: Kayak, guide, insurance, transportation of participants and equipment to the place and back.
Minimum group 4 persons. Maximum group 10 persons.

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Boat trips in the Óbidos Lagoon – Tell me more!

Cruises and boat trips in the Óbidos lagoon

Pleasant Boat Cruises for all the family with a scientific, historical and ethnographic component.

In an eco-friendly, stable and comfortable boat with accessibility for people with reduced mobility, you will enjoy the unspoilt landscapes of the Óbidos Lagoon in a comfortable, safe and relaxed way.

Always accompanied by a local guide, trained to provide you with a fun and rich experience. Departures by appointment from the dock ramp of Foz do Arelho and Covão dos Musaranhos (Óbidos).

Circular or hybrid routes, boat trips complemented by a bicycle ride along the banks of the lagoon, or a mini-bus with a guided tour to the Óbidos Medieval Castle and other places of interest in the Oeste region, available on advanced request.

All information about Boat tours in the Obidos lagoon here.

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Rambling, Hiking – Tell me more!

Rambling (Hiking) through the coutryside or along the coast by the cliffs and banks of the Lagoa de Óbidos, with emphasis on the ecological, scientific, historical and ethnographic component, accompanied by a local guide.
All participants are encouraged to collect rubbish that is found during route, and to all participants will be given a bag and gloves to collect them.

Other routes and trails of biological, historical, religious or cultural interest. (pilgrimage to Fátima)

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Kayak Tours – Tell me more!

Kayaking through the Óbidos Lagoon with a local guide with a limit of 10 participants to provide a richer and more intimate experience. Bird Watching and Observation of wild species of the estuarine fauna and flora of the intertidal zone * (inter-tidal zone) of Óbidos Lagoon.

* Intertidal, the substrate zone between the lines of maximum high water and minimum low water tides.

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Bushcraft – What is it?

Bushcraft, Coastal and marine survival, safety at sea, primitive fire, shelter construction, foraging, food and drinking water, basic orienteering workshops. These techniques are for the most part universal survival techniques, but have been specialiy adpated to be applied especially to coastal and marine environments.