Arrabida Safari – Europe's Most Beautiful Beach & Hidden Gems

Fantastic exploration

Ricardo was a brilliant tour guide - very knowledgeable and it was great to get to some places we wouldn't have managed on our own. We all had a fantastic day and would highly recommend this trip.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Ricardo made your day so enjoyable and that his knowledge helped you discover places you might not have found on your own. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Portugal for another adventure soon!

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Highlight of our trip to Portugal

We had such an amazing experience with Andrew on this tour. From the start, everything felt easy. We were picked up in downtown Lisbon by his colleague and brought over to the jeep without any stress. There were five of us, and it was the perfect size for the day. One of my favorite parts was lunch. The restaurant was right on the water and so peaceful, it felt like we had found a quiet little corner of Portugal just for ourselves. After that, we drove through these beautiful cork tree forests that didn’t even feel real, then into the mountains, to a cave, and finally to this huge, stunning beach. Each stop felt a little different from the last, and none of them are places we would have found on our own. This ended up being the best experience of our whole trip. Andrew and Nano were both incredible, and the day just felt special from beginning to end. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Portugal without hesitation.

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Excellent, excited and freedom jeep ride excursion

IMy family have a wonderful and extraordinary excursion with an excellent tour guide Andrew. Andrew gave us an exciting jeep experience travel and free time to enjoy on the beach and beautiful scenic sea shore. No rush and joyful musical ride. I took many photos. I enjoy very much.

Response from the operator: Thank you for choosing our services! It was a pleasure to serve you with complete dedication and expertise. Our team strives to deliver the highest quality in all our experiences. We truly appreciate your feedback and your support. Thank you again!

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CAUTION: Safety Concerns!

This was the absolute worst tour we've EVER taken during our travels. First of all, he was late and said there was an accident on the road. That's fine, as we understand that things happen. Our problem was that we shouldn't have gotten into his vehicle. That was our bad decision but we were excited and just rolled with it. The vehicle was so small that we couldn't get into the back unless we climbed up on the tire and hoisted ourselves up and over the side of the vehicle. (We're in our late 60's and it was difficult). In the back seat there was no leg room except for behind the passenger side because the front seat was empty and it could be moved up. I was behind the driver and his seat was positioned where I had no legroom and I'm 5'7. (See my pic) The vehicle dashboard looked like it was missing components. We know that it's more of an adventurous drive, rough and rugged, but it felt like there was no pride as it was filthy inside. Sitting in the backseat made us sick as the gas exhaust fumes permeated us. My wife had to move into the front seat as she started feeling sick. While driving it appeared that we were wandering over the center road line quite often and when I looked into the driver's rearview mirror it appeared to me that our guide was having difficulty staying awake. Even though we were early into our tour I requested that we end it. Later he told my wife that he didn't sleep one wink the night before because he had a pain in his arm and still did that day and was trying to drive mostly with one arm even though it was a manual car. I wasn't part of the discussion about his sleepless night but apparently he mentioned it to my wife multiple times. This might explain why he looked like he just woke up and his clothes were filthy. We wouldn't have cared about that at all had we felt safe. Out of all of the tours we've ever gone on we've always given excellent ratings...but not this one. In good conscience I have to be direct here. If someone got hurt and I didn't convey my concerns I couldn't live with myself. I know this all sounds dramatic...but it was. We paid over $350 for this private tour and we were just happy to get back safe and sound. I feel bad that the guide is not going to appreciate my feedback but hopefully he'll take notes and make some positive changes. He got paid well for a horrible tour. We hope that this was just one bad day.

Response from the operator: We are truly sorry to read that your experience did not meet expectations. Safety, comfort, and professionalism are our top priorities, and we take your feedback very seriously. On the day of your tour, your guide was delayed due to a traffic accident — a situation outside our control but immediately communicated to you. All our vehicles are inspected regularly and fully licensed for tourism activity. We understand the vehicle’s adventurous nature may not have matched your expectations, but it is the authentic Jeep used to explore Arrábida’s rugged terrain safely. Your guide was not unfit to drive, and at no point was your safety at risk. Nonetheless, we regret that you felt uncomfortable and decided to end the tour early. We will use your feedback to reinforce our communication and ensure future guests feel fully confident and at ease throughout their experience. We sincerely hope the beauty of Arrábida still left you with some good memories of Portugal.

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Nice escape to the countryside in Portugal!

We had such a great time with Andrew! We saw historical sites, beautiful vistas, and secluded places. It was a nice quiet escape from the busy city!

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience with us! It truly means the world to our local team to know that you enjoyed the tour. We’re passionate about sharing the authentic flavors, landscapes, and traditions of our region, and it’s always a joy to hear that it resonated with our guests. Your kind words encourage us to keep doing what we love — creating meaningful, immersive experiences that connect people with the real essence of this beautiful place we call home. We hope to welcome you back again someday for another adventure — whether it’s more wine, food, culture, a hike, or an off-road journey!

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