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Olhão: 3H PRIVATE Guided Boat Tour, Nature/Islands of Ria Formosa

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Faro, Portugal
  • 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Bottled water
      2x 33 cl bottles of fresh water by passenger.
    • Binoculars and birdwatching guidebooks.

      Meeting and Pickup

      Departure Point

      • You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.

      Itinerary

      Olhão: Private Boat Tour, Guided Nature Cruise of 3 hours on a Classic boat in Ria Formosa natural park, Olhão , Algarve. With 2 stops. Birdwatching and sightseeing opportunity. Explanations in English or French or Portuguese. Binoculars and other material provided. Offered drinks onboard.

      3 Stops

      7 Points of Interest

      Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

      Operating Schedule: This is our All year available Tour, departing at 10:05 from Olhão main harbor/pier T (cais T in Portuguese). Binoculars as well as guidebooks will be provided. We depart with the wind and tides, gently navigating the channels of Ria Formosa, witnessing local Life happening and nature unfolding, people go by their daily affairs, clam farming, fishing. Birds and other animals feed and interact. Life happens naturally while our experienced and knowledgeable guides explain you all these wonders. As the day progresses we will also pay a visit to a village where you will have free time to explore, taste and get involved in the culture and traditions of this very special and unique place, there are several little bistros with all the delicacies from our Ria for you to try. Back on our Venture we set course to the deserted part of the island where you will feel the immediate connection with mother nature, the paradisiacal sights will flood your senses with enjoyment and peace, this is where the island ends and the ocean meets the lagoon, and we stop here for a short walk or even for a reinvigorating swim. After which we depart quietly back to Olhão, not without passing first by the island of Armona that we may see up close. The end of our journey is expected around 13:30 back at the starting point. Drinks (cold/hot) as well as blankets, binoculars and guidebooks will be provided onboard as needed and requested/programmed. Obs. The direction and route may vary slightly from described due to weather and tide factors.

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      Culatra

      Points of interest passed by on this route

      Mercado de Olhao

      Olhao

      Armona Island

      Ilha da Culatra

      Ilha Do Farol

      Ria Formosa

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      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Near public transportation
      • Most travelers can participate
      • There is a complete WC (toilet) onboard
      • Dressing room
      • Big sunshade on the back of the boat (stern)
      • Big solarium at the front of the boat (bow)
      • Easy access to piers, pontoons, beaches, and to the water, for all ages.
      • Free Wi-Fi
      • Surround sound system with Bluetooth connection
      • Fast charging slots all throughout the boat (USB) to charge your devices
      • Hydration
      • Refrigerator and large capacity cooler (140L)
      • Fast auxiliary vessel.
      • All safety, communication and emergency devices according to international regulations, pharmacy aboard, VHF, lifejackets, buoys.
      • Small blankets will be provided in case of need.
      • Wind protection.

      Cancellation Policy

      You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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      Reviews

      5.0
      based on 19 reviews
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      Colin_T, Sep 2024
      The tour was amazing & Daniel made it, his local knowledge was second to none. All round great guy and I would not hesitate to book again.

      Response from Host, Dec 2025

      Thank you for your review, we do our best to show the best Ria Formosa has to offer.
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      From $413.11

      per group (up to 4)

      up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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