Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Tour from Faro
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Join this captivating boat tour from Faro to explore Ria Formosa Natural Park and its islands. Glide through scenic channels, witness diverse ecosystems, and discover secluded paradises along Portugal's Algarve coast. With its UNESCO biosphere reserve status, Ria Formosa promises a mesmerizing journey!
The entire activity lasts around 3 hours and is a great addition to any travel itinerary in Faro. Previous travelers have rated this sailing tour an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars in 1,107 reviews.
On this exclusive Ria Formosa Islands boat tour, sail and uncover Portugal's natural beauty from Faro to the heartland. Discover the region's wildlife and natural landscapes with an expert local guide. To add to the excitement, afternoon tours offer swimming options in the Atlantic's serene waters. Experience the vibrant history and ecology of Ria Formosa right before your eyes with personalized, guided small-group tours featuring live commentary.
Step into a world of unspoiled beauty as this Ria Formosa boat tour leads you to the enchanting Barreta Island. Here, you can explore nature's allure with dunes, diverse fauna, flora, and a swim in Portugal's southern waters. Ilha do Farol offers a serene lifestyle with rustic streets, quaint sand-built houses, and a cozy beach bar for a leisurely drink. Ria Formosa Natural Park is a refuge for nature enthusiasts; you will witness spoonbills and storks in flight, creating a beautiful mosaic of wildlife and natural beauty.
Children are welcome to join this Ria Formosa boat tour, but an adult should accompany them for safety and comfort. Conveniently, ample parking is available near Faro Marina, making it easy to begin your adventure without hassle.
Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 4 languages: Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish.
The starting point for this sightseeing cruise is located in Faro. The exact address is Avenida da República Stand 8 Doca de Recreio de Faro, 8000-078 Faro, Portugal. The endpoint of the tour is located at Avenida da República Stand 8 Doca de Recreio de Faro, 8000-078 Faro, Portugal.
Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 15 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.
The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience Ria Formosa's beauty on a Faro boat tour. Book now for a captivating journey through scenic channels and hidden islands along the Algarve coast in Portugal!
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Andrew W
Small boat cruise with a guide. The group had both English and French speakers and the guide was able to seamlessly switch between languages in order to keep all in the gounp involved. Guide was really engaging and stopped frequently for the wildlife as, sometimes seemingly just for us as we had binoculars.
sandra4correia
Dear Andrew, thank you so much for choosing our company and of course for taking some time to review us! We are so glad we received you on our boat, that you could see the Ria Formosa Natural Park with our guide and discover the islands Deserta and Farol! It was such a pleasure for our team to have you with us! See you next time! Best regards Sandra
David C
Wonderful experience with a knowledgeable and witty host. Would recommend to all. Enjoyed the visuals and the stories too.
sandra4correia
Dear customer, thank you so much for choosing our company and of course for taking some time to review us! We are so glad we received you on our boat, that you could see the Ria Formosa Natural Park with our guide and discover the islands Deserta and Farol! It was such a pleasure for our team to have you with us! See you next time! Best regards Sandra
805maisieb
Had a lovely boat tour guided by chico who was very friendly, kind and had lots of knowledge to share with us! It was a beautiful and relaxing day.
sandra4correia
Dear customer, thank you so much for choosing our company and of course for taking some time to review us! We are so glad we received you on our boat, that you could see the Ria Formosa Natural Park with our guide and discover the islands Deserta and Farol! It was such a pleasure for our team to have you with us! See you next time! Best regards Sandra
Compass785571
Very pleased with the tour, with a small group of people and a very knowledgeable guide, this is one of my best tour experiences I ever had. Sunset was calming, enjoyed the atmosphere very much. Five stars tour for sure👍
sandra4correia
Dear customer, thank you so much for choosing our company and of course for taking some time to review us! We are so glad we received you on our boat, that you could see the Ria Formosa Natural Park with our guide and discover the islands Deserta and Farol! It was such a pleasure for our team to have you with us! See you next time! Best regards Sandra
mummyv2025
We had a fantastic trip with Antonio, he was very informative and friendly. Really lovely trip enjoyed by adults and children.
sandra4correia
Dear customer, thank you so much for choosing our company and of course for taking some time to review us! We are so glad we received you on our boat, that you could see the Ria Formosa Natural Park with our guide and discover the islands Deserta and Farol! It was such a pleasure for our team to have you with us! See you next time! Best regards Sandra
X2981PQvictorj
We went on a 3 hour tour starting at 11am, with Francisco (aka Chico) as our guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable on the biology of the area, and would identify birds of interest faster than we could even register that there's a bird ahead. The boat ride itself was very comfortable as well, with padded seats and very few waves. I highly recommend the 3 hour tour as it gives the opportunity to see the outer islands and the impact of the tides on the inner channels.
sandra4correia
Dear customer, thank you so much for choosing our company and of course for taking some time to review us! We are so glad we received you on our boat, that you could see the Ria Formosa Natural Park with our guide and discover the islands Deserta and Farol! It was such a pleasure for our team to have you with us! See you next time! Best regards Sandra
Jilske84
It was a nice trip. The whole walk on the deserted island was a bit much to do in the time we got, but we did it and arrived a bit to late because of that. But that was not a problem.
sandra4correia
Dear Jilske, thank you so much for choosing our company and of course for taking some time to review us! We are so glad we received you on our boat, that you could see the Ria Formosa Natural Park with our guide and discover the islands Deserta and Farol! It was such a pleasure for our team to have you with us! See you next time! Best regards Sandra
pietervU3084IX
Great tour! A comfortable ride on the boat and lovely views. Nice tour guide and enough time on the islands. If you're there in February make sure to wear a jacket. We had the 15:15 your and got a beautiful sunset at the end of the trip.
sandra4correia
Dear Pieter, thank you so much for choosing our company and of course for taking some time to review us! We are so glad we received you on our boat, that you could see the Ria Formosa Natural Park with our guide and discover the islands Deserta and Farol! It was such a pleasure for our team to have you with us! See you next time! Best regards Sandra
RR1411
The boat tour was as described. We were fortunate to also visit an island that's accessible only during high tide and see the oyster farms. Our guide Ricardo was very friendly and knowledgeable about Faro and the Ria Farmosa area. We really enjoyed the trip and would highly recommend it!
sandra4correia
Dear customer, thank you so much for choosing our company and of course for taking some time to review us! We are so glad we received you on our boat, that you could see the Ria Formosa Natural Park with our guide and discover the islands Deserta and Farol! It was such a pleasure for our team to have you with us! See you next time! Best regards Sandra
Petra_J
Great way to experience the nature park da Ria Farmosa. The afternoon trip ended by breath taking sunset.
sandra4correia
Dear Petra, thank you so much for choosing our company and of course for taking some time to review us! We are so glad we received you on our boat, that you could see the Ria Formosa Natural Park with our guide and discover the islands Deserta and Farol! It was such a pleasure for our team to have you with us! See you next time! Best regards Sandra
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