2-hour Bird Watching Guided Boat Trip in Ria Formosa from Faro Algarve


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From $32.49

40 ความคิดเห็น   (4.50)

ข้อมูลราคา: ต่อคน

ระยะเวลา: 2 hours

: Algarve, Algarve

: Mobile or paper ticket accepted



Start from Faro in the company of a nature tour guide. This boat trip will help you discover why Ria Formosa was elected one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal. Since birds are one of the highlights of this park they are given special attention and this 2-hour cruise will get you up close to view them in their natural habitat.

This small-group tour is limited to 11 people, offering a more intimate experience.


2-hour guided boat trip with a stop on a deserted beach (15 up to 20 minutes)

Life vests

Live commentary on board

Local guide

Use of binoculars and bird identification guide

Tips (Optional)

All other extras

Food and drink

Hotel pickup and drop-off


  • INFANT: : 0 - 5
  • CHILD: : 6 - 8
  • ADULT: : 9 - 99

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • A maximum of 11 people per booking
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

The meeting point for your tour or activity is at our offices at the shop Pure Nature Store - ground floor of the building of Ginásio Clube Naval de Faro (Nautical Club of Faro). Please be so kind and check in for your tour or activity with our team members at least 10 minutes before the departure time

• Admission Ticket Free

Ria Formosa Natural Park
Embark on board a confortable pontoon boat.

In the company of a nature tour guide, on this boat trip you will discover why Ria Formosa was elected one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal. And because the birds are one of the highlights of this Park they deserve special attention.

Considered one of the most important wetlands for aquatic birds in Portugal, during the tour we observe birds like the White Stork, Little Egret and the Spoonbill.

Waders are most abundant especially during winter, although birds like the Whimbrel, the Turnstone and the Grey Plover are a constant presence.

Here you will have the opportunity to see one of the most important economical activities in the Algarve and also very interesting species such as the Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa), the Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) and many others.

• Admission Ticket Free

Muralhas de Faro
The tour ends with stunning views of the old town of Faro.

• Admission Ticket Free

Portas do Mar
You can choose to disembark here, if you wish please be so kind to ask your skipper in advance.

• Admission Ticket Free

Doca de Faro
Ending point of your boat trip.

• Admission Ticket Free

Marina de Faro
Ending point of your boat trip.

• Admission Ticket Free


ความคิดเห็น

Great boat trip
skowronskax, 11-01-2020
We highly recommend to take this boat trip. We had a lot of fun. Philip was very funny and told us a lot of things. Will recommend to my friends!! Thank yoi
Nice tour, nice guide...
Floortje_A, 19-09-2021
Nice tour, nice guide (Paulo) who knew a lot about birds, animals and nature and the Ria Formosa. Really nice
Ria Formosa tour
FredDalyNortholt, 04-07-2021
Thanks to Paulou for an enjoyable trip around the Ria Formosa natural park . The tour starts in the harbour and gently ambles through the salt marshes where several species of bird are feeding. Binoculars are provided so they can be seen close up. The tour is adaptable so caters for your needs , we passed many of the islands and stopped for a comfort break where we saw the open sea. I highly recommend this tour if in Faro with time on your hands.
Brilliant way to see Ria Formosa and the wildlife!
WilfyB, 04-06-2021
My partner and I loved the 2hour bird watching tour, it provided some great views of Faro and the surrounding lagoon. We also saw plenty of wildlife, storks, herons, spoonbills and more, the time at Faro beach was beautiful and our tour guide Paulo was very friendly and shared a lot of great knowledge and expertise.
Brilliant experience
Marilyn_B, 29-10-2022
An exceptional trip with a knowledgeable guide /skipper who took great care to show us the many different birds to be seen in the lagoon. We saw storks, egret, flamingoes, spoonbills and many others Brilliant and we were even lucky enough to see an osprey. We learned about their habits and migration patterns and questions were patiently answered.
Great value and a memorable experience, would thoroughly recommend it.
Every good Tern deserves another
Leslee P, 25-10-2022
Our bird watching was top notch. Paulo was a skilled and very knowledgeable guide. We went to find Flamingos and Paulo found those and Little Egrets, Osprey, Whimbrels, Spoonbills, Grey Heron, Sandwich Term, Cormorants and others. Loved all of the things we learned about high and low tides, lagoons, salt pans and pontoon boats. Thank you Paulo for making our outing so successful. Leslee and Bryan
Great birdtour
Freddy_V, 18-10-2022
Captain Paolo was a great entertainer and knew the birds in different languages. He knew his way in Ria Formosa
Unforgettable introduction to Ria Formosa
vandasin, 15-10-2022
A brilliant experience. Paulo our guide provided a great introduction to the Ria Formosa natural park, it’s history and how it provides a home for oyster beds as well as birds. We saw a great range of birds including a wonderful view of an Osprey as well as flamingos, white storks, sandwich terns, whimbrils,, spoonbills, grey heron, little egrets, greater black gulls, marsh harriers…….an unforgettable and relaxing experience.
Good bird watching tour with a friendly guide.
Adam_S, 03-03-2020
Good bird watching tour with a friendly guide. We had a cancelled tour one day due to bad weather. This was not the company's fault obviously and they offered us an alternative the next day which turned out fine. The tour itself was decent and we saw some nice birds, including plenty of spoonbills.