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From Faro: Ria Formosa Eco-friendly Solar Boat Tour

4.7  / 540 reviews
Activity provider:Lands - Turismo na Natureza
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From Faro: Ria Formosa Eco-friendly Solar Boat Tour
Activity provider:Lands - Turismo na Natureza
4.7  / 540 reviews
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Discover the birds and nature of the Algarve's Ria Formosa on a solar-powered boat tour from Faro. Sail around the lagoons, marshes, and islands while learning about the area with a local guide.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Lands - Eco Boat Tours (Main Office and Departures)

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    Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

    Boat cruise (2.5 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Lands - Eco Boat Tours (Main Office and Departures)

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Open your ears to the sounds of nature thanks to a silent solar-powered boat
  • Discover birds and plants without disturbing them
  • Navigate the park's canals, marshes and islands with a knowledgeable local guide

Full description

Depart from Faro in the company of an experienced nature guide with an intimate knowledge of the area. Get comfortable onboard a solar-powered boat and start a smooth and quiet boat ride in the Algarve to learn more about the birds and nature of the Algarve’s Ria Formosa. This eco-friendly boat tour visits the lagoon and marshes of Ria Formosa and is a great opportunity to watch numerous aquatic birds. Experience all the nature and wildlife this lagoon has to offer without disturbing it. Explore canals and marshes to see birds such as the white stork, little egret, spoonbill. Head towards the islands of the Ria Formosa Natural Park spot even more birds. Learn more about the shellfish farming economy and the importance of this activity for the local population. Then, make your way to a paradisiacal place where the lagoon meets the sea. On the way back to Faro, enjoy both the silence and sounds of the surrounding nature thanks to your silent boat.

Includes

  • Boat tour
  • Use of binoculars
  • Life vests
  • Local guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips (optional)

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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Date

Meeting point

Look for our office at the Marina of Faro: Lands - Eco Boat Tours (Main Office and Departures) Passeio Abu Sào Ibn Harune Edifício Ginásio Clube Naval, Doca de Faro, Piso 0, 8000-541 Faro, Portugal Google Maps Code: 2387+25 Faro

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Snacks
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Rain gear
  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking
  • Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • The tour may be lead by a multilingual guide.
  • The itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
  • Safety comes first, please follow the instructions and recommendations of your skipper, especially those relating to safety issues.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 40 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Erika – SwitzerlandMay 16, 2024  – Verified booking
Der Ausflug mit dem Solarboot war ein Höhepunkt in der Algarve. Eine kleine Gruppe auf dem absolut geräuschlosen und komfortablen Boot. Aufgrund der Jahreszeit weniger Vögel als während der Vogelmigration, aber trotzdem ein interessanter Einblick in die Ria Formosa.
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Hannah – AustraliaJanuary 7, 2024  – Verified booking
A very enjoyable afternoon on the water. Binoculars weren’t great and it’s very challenge to see the birds whilst moving. A little slower would have been amazing. Guides knowledge of the birds was brilliant - across multiple languages.
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Romina – GermanyOctober 17, 2023  – Verified booking
Unser Guide wusste sehr gut über die Vogelwelt Bescheid und war sehr engagiert, möglichst viele Tiere für uns zu finden, was ihm auch gelungen ist. Wir haben Fischadler, Flamingos, Reiher, Löffler und viele andere heimische Arten gesehen. Das Solarboot ist sehr angenehm leise, sodass die Tiere nicht gestört werden. Alles wunderbar!
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