Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro

Overview

Sail through the Ria Formosa Natural Park and visit islands. Join us in a sightseeing cruise from Faro, amongst a small group up to 11 people. Journey through the Ria Formosa channels on a comfortable boat and make stops at the islands of Farol and Deserta. The tour is operated by a multilingual guide. During high season (Easter until mid October), the morning tour will be about 4 hours to allow a slightly longer stop on the island of Farol to enjoy lunch in one of the typical restaurants of the community or visit the island more time. Lunch is optional and not included in the price. The choice of restaurant and its service is not linked to the boat tour company. The afternoon tour is around 3,5 hours. The rest of the year, the duration is 3 hours.

Itinerary

1. Ria Formosa Natural Park

   Guided tour by the Ria Formosa Natural Park where you´ll see and feel the nature, channels, tides, fauna and the birds on the wildlife. Spoonbills Eagrets Great Cormorants Grey Heron Kentish plover Oystercatchers Whimbrel Storks

   · 1 h 30 min

2. Ilha Deserta

   Free time In this fantastic spot, you can explore the nature, dunes, fauna and flora. Also includes time for swim in the pristine waters on the southernmost point of Portugal.

   · 1 h· Admission included

3. Ilha Do Farol

   Free time Once on the Farol island, you´ll see a different reallity! The small and typical houses built over the sand and the rustic streets all over the island. The beach is also the best you can find in the region. You can find also a nice beach bar to drink something before the return! On the morning tour, you can have lunch at the restaurant or bring a picnic. On the the afternoon the stop is around 1 hour.

   · 1 h 30 min

How to use your ticket

You should get at our departure point at least 15 minutes before departure. We are with a red t-shirt. Do you need a parking place? Just next to it there is parking All times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Operated by a multilingual guide
• Parking available by Faro Marina
• Not recommended for people with impairment

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 32872P1

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