Cross the channels of Ria Formosa National Park and enjoy a relaxing boat tour. Bring some drinks and have fun on board. Discover Deserts Islands where you can snorkel and hang on the beach. Visit Farol Islands to see the lighthouse.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Take a boat tour suitable for the whole family
- Enjoy the beautiful scenery while seeing a variety of birds
- Watch fisherman catch seafood when the tide is low
Full description
Enjoy a family trip to Ria Formosa Natural Park for 1 hour. Cross the channels of the Ria Formosa, where you can observe nature and birds including storks, spoonbills, egrets, grey herons, oystercatchers, and with some luck, flamingos. When the tide is low you can watch fishermen catch seafood.
The Ria Formosa is a marsh situated in the Algarve province of Portugal, which extends through the municipalities of Loulé, Faro, Olhão, Tavira and Vila Real de Santo António, covering an area of about 18,400 hectares along 60 km.
Includes
- Professional skipper
- Life jackets
- Masks for snorkeling
- Food and drinks
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- You must keep social distance while in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
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Meeting point
The pier at Cais da Porta Nova, R. Cmte. Francisco Manuel 41, 8000-138 Faro, Portugal (near the Old Town of Faro). Your guide will be dressed in a green T-shirt.
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What to bring
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Comfortable clothes
Not allowed
- Pets
- Smoking
Know before you go
- Not recommended for people with limited mobility
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Maximum 10 people per reservation including babies