Breathtaking Ria Formosa: 5-Hr 3-Island Paradise Boat Tour
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Your Guide will explain the Ria Formosa and the islands to you throughout the tour and will help with everything you need. During the stops, all customers are free, for the time stipulated by the captain. During the boat tour you will not feel nausea, since we sail only in the interior of the Ria Formosa. Choose between the morning or afternoon tour, with the afternoon option including sunset! In the summer, we recommend the afternoon tour, as the islands are less busy, the temperature is more pleasant and excellent for swimming. The itinerary is the same, with the only difference that we spend less time in Culatra because there is no lunch, but you can eat on the islands if you want. Parages: - 1st Stop - Farol Island ( 1h00 ) - 2nd Stop : Ilha da Culatra ( 2H00 ) , stop for lunch , with several restaurants on the island or can bring food if so preferred. - 3rd Stop - Desert Beach or Armona Island (1h00) ⚡️ The 15h45 option lasts until sunset - 4h00 ⚡️
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Escape47935730762, 12/5/2025 3:07:20 PM
Me and my girlfriend did the trip in late November and temperature was not too cold, still nice to walk around. Was really interesting walking around the islands and seeing island life and tour guide Sergio was very knowledgeable and likeable. Was the highlight of our shirt stay in Faro
Landon K, 12/3/2025 10:36:22 AM
Sergio was a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable about the wildlife and people around the islands. Even with the slightly cooler weather, we had a blast!
Richardos123, 11/26/2025 1:44:38 PM
İt was a good experience! A beautiful place and Carlos was the organisator. He did it very well! Portugal one of the most beautiful place i ever visit.
817rickb, 11/26/2025 12:40:43 PM
Absolutely fabulous day! The captain Ivan was not only very knowledgeable, but clearly passionate about the national park, the wildlife and the inhabitants of the Islands. A truly unforgettable experience.
MarthLC, 11/19/2025 9:02:08 AM
For the price, the trip is good value with lasting around 5 hours. I would say the information given about the surrounding nature and wildlife was limited (I am not very knowledgeable about this myself so was open to any level!) compared to what I was expecting from the description. The three stops are all beautiful but limited in what you can do so more for those after a peaceful afternoon. I had taken food with me but I don’t think there were many options for purchasing refreshment whisky out. Also be aware that most places are cash only. The captain (sorry I forgot his name!!) was friendly and his dog Kika was great to have onboard ❤️
M6900FIannikab, 11/13/2025 7:39:07 AM
The tour was very interesting and our guide was great. He showed us a lot and gave us a lot of interesting information. I highly recommend this tour if you wanr to se the islands in Ria Formosa.
Maps27185323241, 11/11/2025 12:44:28 PM
Lovely afternoon boat tour to Culatra Island and Farol. Sylvia was a great guide highlighting interesting points if interest and great restaurant recommendation. Great way to see authentic Portuguese fishing village.
David D, 10/27/2025 3:30:37 PM
Sergio was a great tour guide and our trip went perfectly. On time and lovely to visit the islands and the weather was perfect!
youshijy, 10/27/2025 2:21:39 PM
It was an amazing experience with a friendly tourguide and a nice boat. Even the weather not so pleasant and windy, he managed to make it without anyone getting soaked or wet! Hw was also could explain all the details in bith English and French ad well. Thanks for making our day.
lucasmF4952IZ, 10/27/2025 1:47:12 PM
Absolutely first class tour from start to finish can’t recommend this trip highly enough not to be missed can’t wait to return to do it again great company can’t fault it
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Your Guide will explain the Ria Formosa and the islands to you throughout the tour and will help with everything you need. During the stops, all customers are free, for the time stipulated by the captain. During the boat tour you will not feel nausea, since we sail only in the interior of the Ria Formosa. Choose between the morning or afternoon tour, with the afternoon option including sunset! In the summer, we recommend the afternoon tour, as the islands are less busy, the temperature is more pleasant and excellent for swimming. The itinerary is the same, with the only difference that we spend less time in Culatra because there is no lunch, but you can eat on the islands if you want. Parages: - 1st Stop - Farol Island ( 1h00 ) - 2nd Stop : Ilha da Culatra ( 2H00 ) , stop for lunch , with several restaurants on the island or can bring food if so preferred. - 3rd Stop - Desert Beach or Armona Island (1h00) ⚡️ The 15h45 option lasts until sunset - 4h00 ⚡️No redemption information available
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