Faro Eco Boat Tour – Birdwatching in Ria Formosa in Algarve

Algarve, Boat Charters

Faro Eco Boat Tour – Birdwatching in Ria Formosa

2 hr 30 min

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Product code: 100463P3

5.0 · 7 reviews

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About this activity

This Faro Eco Boat Tour is an Eco-friendly, Solar-powered Boat Tour It will take you on a smooth ride exploring the birds and nature around Faro. Discover a Nature Park in the Algarve on a small-group boat trip with a local guide enjoying nature while practicing responsible tourism. As Lands is run by trained biologists, we do everything we can to ensure we make zero impact on this stunning area of natural beauty. Our solar-powered electric boats are as eco-friendly as possible. In fact, by taking these eco-friendly Ria Formosa boat tours, you are helping support local conservation efforts by showing interest in protecting and preserving these natural environments.

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What is included

Live commentary on boardOther

2.5-hour Eco-friendly, Solar-powered boat tourOther

A maximum of 8 people per bookingOther

A minimum of 2 adults per booking is requiredOther

All other extrasOther

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adultsOther

Children must be accompanied by an adultOther

Face masks required for guides in public areasSafety face masks required for guides in public ar

Face masks required for travellers in public areasSafety face masks required for travelers in public

Food and drinksOther

Gear/equipment sanitised between useSafety gear equipment sanitized between use

Guides required to regularly wash handsSafety guides required to regularly wash hands

Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staffSafety hand sanitizer available to travelers and s

Hotel pickup and drop-offOther

Life vestsOther

Local guideOther

Itinerary

1
Doca de Faro
Starting point of your Faro Eco Boat Tour. You'll find Lands at our offices in the ground floor of the building of Ginásio Clube Naval de Faro (Nautical Club of Faro). Google Maps Code: 2387+25 Faro Please be so kind and check in for your tour at least 10 minutes before the departure time of your boat trip. Discover the birds and nature of Ria Formosa on this eco-friendly boat tour in the Algarve — a unique bird-watching experience aboard a solar-powered boat from Faro. Our solar boats are ideal for a tour along the Algarve’s most beautiful nature park. As Lands was founded by trained biologists, we are always helping guests appreciate nature while looking after the environment. This is a 2.5-hour birdwatching boat tour aboard a solar-powered boat that provides a smooth and quiet ride throughout the route and preserves the natural heritage of Ria Formosa. With departures from Faro, you have the chance to learn more about the fauna and flora of this protected Algarve area.
2
Stop 2
You will visit the lagoon and marshes of Ria Formosa, watch numerous birds and all the nature and wildlife without disturbing it. Ria Formosa is a paradise for nature lovers, and as your guide is a trained and qualified biologist, they will help you understand and appreciate the enormous diversity in this beautiful area. Explore canals and marshes to watch birds such as the white stork, little egret, and spoonbill. As we head to the islands of this Nature Park, there is a chance to approach shellfish farms and oyster beds. Learn about these economic activities where it is possible to find countless birds.
3
Muralhas de Faro
On the way back to Faro, you can relax and enjoy the sounds of the surrounding nature in our smooth and silent boat. The tours ends with stunning views of the old town of Faro. This small-group boat tour is a unique experience, and the perfect eco-friendly way to explore Ria Formosa!
4
Portas do Mar
You can choose to disembark here. So if you wish so, please be so kind to ask your guide in advance.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Standard

Weather cancellation available

May cancel if minimum travelers are not met

Refund rules

100% refundable until 1 day before departure

0% refundable from 0 to 1 day before departure

Reviews

5/5

;enjoy!

just to relax on the water in a silent boat and enjoy the clear skies/calm water was the best part of the trip. Luis was knowledgeable and friendly and we had a great trip seeing spoonbills, flamingos, ducks, oyster beds, and egrets. But, truthfully, I'd do it again simply to sit on the water and enjoy the stress-free environment.

Reviewed by nanjingdon - 2022-05-03

5/5

Great birdwatching trip

Excellent private bord watching trip on a solar powered boat. The guide was very friendly and incredibly knowledgeable.

Reviewed by ste_wib - 2022-06-30

5/5

Activité très agréable

Tres bonne activité à faire en couple ou en famille. Le bateau électrique est un bon moyen pour écouter le chant des oiseaux et pour s’approcher au plus près

Reviewed by Curiosity46571756097 - 2021-09-23

5/5

Amazing experience and tour guide!

We’ve seen amazing birds and the tour guide fascinated us with his knowledge about the area and the different species of birds. Totally best way to explore Ria Formosa!

Reviewed by Elizaraluca - 2021-11-06

5/5

Highly recommend this boat bird watching tour

Brilliant private two and a half boat tour this morning. Extremely knowledgeable guide. Saw lots of birds including Osprey, Shearwater, Egret, Grey plover, Tern, Spoonbill. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by jpaul27 - 2022-06-30

5/5

Great bird-viewing from quiet solar boat.

The Eco-Friendly Solar Boat Tour by Lands was superb. The boat quietly glides along and we saw so many birds in the salt marshes. Eight people max with binocs for those who don't have their own. There was a huge range of waders, feeding spoonbills, good sightings of osprey, marsh harrier, kestrel...no shearwater but we did well. November is a great month and we were fortunate to be returning at lowish tide. Can thoroughly recommend for anyone interested in birds. PS it is cold in the boat so take warm, windproof clothing.

Reviewed by IreneandAndrew - 2022-11-19

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