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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Experience Ria Formosa vibrant shoreline from the water on an exciting small-group speedboat tour!
Speed up through the Inspiring Natural Channels of the Ria Formosa Natural Park on this Boat Tour from Faro.
You will slide through the astonishing canals in a modern, fast and comfortable boat and you will see why Ria Formosa Natural Park is named one of the Portuguese “Seven Natural Wonders”.
Along the tour you will be able to admire some of most magnificent exquisite birds and other wildlife that live all year long at the Natural Park.
• Small Groups Tours
• 1 or 2 Hours Tours
• 1 Hour Tour visit 1 Island
• 2 Hour Tour visit 2 Islands
• Choose a morning or afternoon tour
• Experience a comfortable Speed Boat Ride
• Driven by a local professional guide
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Departure Point
Faro Marina - Faro, Yacht Club, 8000-541 Faro, Portugal
You can meet us at Doca de Faro.
Return Details
Faro Marina - Faro, Yacht Club, 8000-541 Faro, Portugal
You can meet us at Doca de Faro.
Faro Marina - Faro, Yacht Club, 8000-541 Faro, Portugal We will take you through the Wonderfull Channels and to the most beautiful desert beaches and secret spots
Ria Formosa Natural Park, Olhao, Portugal The Ria Formosa lagoon, located in the Algarve, in southern Portugal, is a system of barrier islands that communicates with the sea through six inlets. Five of these inlets are natural and have mobility characteristics. The sixth is an artificial inlet that was opened with the purpose of allowing easier access to the port of Faro.
Within the Ria Formosa system, different and sometimes antagonistic uses may be found. Part of the system is a Natural Park but Ria Formosa also plays an important role in the region's economy. Beyond the tourist use the system also supports other economic activities like seafood farms (including grooved carpet shell harvesting) and the port of Faro.
The Ria Formosa is also a designated Natural Park of over 170 km² and a stopping place for hundreds of different birds during the spring and autumn migratory periods. 60 minutes
Ilha Do Farol, Ilha Do Farol, Portugal Ilha do Farol is one of the barrier islands that form the Ria Formosa. This island which used to be a fisherman's village, today is a small touristic place where you can find a couple of bars and restaurants to have a drink or a full meal. 15 minutes
Ilha da Culatra, Olhao, Portugal Culatra Island is a barrier island located in the Ria Formosa in the Algarve region of Portugal. It has an approximate population of around 700 people divided across three communities of Farol, Hângares and Culatra. 15 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Lorraine D
28 Apr 2023
Had a really good couple of hours speeding over to The Deserted Island and Culatra.
Ria Formosa is a pretty unique place in the world
R6689BMstefanv
17 Apr 2023
Leuke speedboat trip, mooi eiland en aardige gids.
Was a good experience, a fun short boat trip to the islands, where you can walk around a bit.
clairehS6867KG
12 Apr 2023
So much fun. It was quiet so it was just myself and 2 daughters. Our skipper was excellent. Friendly and knowledgeable. We got off exhilarated and wanting to go again.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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