Top Faro Wildlife Encounters

The Ria Formosa Natural Park is one of Portugal's most important coastal ecosystems, but most visitors to the Algarve never see beyond its shoreline. This small-group tour takes you through the lagoons and barrier islands by boat, stopping to explore the villages of Ilha da Culatra and Ilha do Farol on foot. Your skipper—a local fisherman—provides guided commentary as you go.

Experience the best of Ria Formosa Natural Park—renowned for its white sands and wildlife—on a boat tour that stops at two of the archipelago’s best islands, Deserta and Farol Island. You’ll have free time to snorkel, swim, or simply soak up the sunshine on the beachfront.

Explore Portugal’s Vicentine Coast by horseback during this private excursion in Carrapateira. Meet your guide and ride your horse through the small village as you make your way to the rugged coastline. Follow trails along the beach, through the brush, and up a sand dune, all while admiring the coastal views.

Kayak along Olhao’s Ria Formosa on this guided tour where you’ll explore islands like Farol or Fuseta with just your private group. You can customize this tour according to your interests, since you’re not on a large group tour. You’ll have drybags available for your belongings and phone, so you can bring it with you and take some incredible photos of the islands and your group.

More than the marvelous natural park of Ria Formosa, more than our one of a kind and safe boat, it is our people, our Skippers and guides the greatest value of our company. We guide you and entertain everyone with passion for what we do, with respect and love for the place we live and work in, but also respecting your time and intelligence. Our tours are interpreted in 3 foreign languages if needed, English, French, Spanish. Safe, stable, quiet and comfortable boat with WC, surround sound system so if you wish to listen to your music, just connect via Bluetooth, big sunshade on the back of the boat and a solarium at the front, dressing room, fast charging slots for electronic devices, free Wi-Fi, easy and safe access to the water and pontoons, for all ages. Among many other amenities. Responsable, professional but sensible and fun crew and guides, with good sense of entertaining and also very knowledgeable about the place. Our objective is to surpass expectations in a relaxing manner.

One of the best ways to enjoy the gorgeous nature in the Ria Formosa Natural Park is to explore by kayak. This group tour lets you glide over the waters in an eco-friendly way, without gasoline or intrusive noises. You can also choose a standup paddleboard if that’s more your style. Keep an eye out for all sorts of wildlife in this sprawling lagoon system.

If you’re a nature lover in The Algarve, Ria Formosa National Park should be at the top of your itinerary. During this 2-hour tour from Faro, you’ll explore the natural landscape on a ‘saveiro’ (a traditional painted boat) while learning about the myriad of bird species that inhabit the area. With luck, you’ll spot birds such as white storks, little egrets, spoonbills, and grey plover. This small-group tour is limited to 10 people to guarantee an intimate atmosphere.