Enjoy the nature, while you sail trough the channels of the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Discover some of the birds species that live there.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Portuguese, Spanish, English, French
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Come on board a comfortable catamaran
- Sail across the Ria Formosa Natural Park
- Enjoy a guided tour
Full description
Come on board a comfortable catamaran with a maximum of 12 passengers. During this 1-hour tour, experience the feel of the nature and get to know different species of birds that inhabit the Ria Formosa Natural Park.
Explore the lagoon while sailing through marshes and channels. The skipper is an experienced guide that will give you relevant information about the ecosystem, the tidal system, the birds and also the history of Faro.
The guide can speak in different languages such as English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. Then, return to your original point of departure for the end of the tour.
Includes
- Guide
- Boat ride
- Safety briefing and life-jackets
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Meeting point
The meeting point is next to Hotel Eva Senses, next to the Old City and about 100 meters/300 feet past the fire station. You can find parking near the Faro Marina.
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Know before you go
- During summer, bring sunscreen and a hat
- During the winter, be prepared for the fresh river breeze
- You can bring your own snacks and drinks
- Please check-in 15 minutes before departure
- There is free parking at Largo São Francisco, Faro (about 3 minutes of walking to the point of departure)
- There's no guarantee that you'll see birds. Best season is from October to March. Better to go with low tide
