About this experience
Sail through the Ria Formosa Natural Park and visit islands. Join us in a sightseeing cruise from Faro, amongst a small group up to 11 people. Journey through the Ria Formosa channels on a comfortable boat and make stops at the islands of Farol and Deserta. The tour is operated by a multilingual guide.
During high season (Easter until mid October), the morning tour will be about 4 hours to allow a slightly longer stop on the island of Farol to enjoy lunch in one of the typical restaurants of the community or visit the island more time. Lunch is optional and not included in the price. The choice of restaurant and its service is not linked to the boat tour company. The afternoon tour is around 3,5 hours.
The rest of the year, the duration is 3 hours.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
What is included
- Local guide
- Live commentary on board
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary and highlights
Guided tour by the Ria Formosa Natural Park where you´ll see and feel the nature, channels, tides, fauna and the birds on the wildlife.
Spoonbills
Eagrets
Great Cormorants
Grey Heron
Kentish plover
Oystercatchers
Whimbrel
Storks
Free time
In this fantastic spot, you can explore the nature, dunes, fauna and flora. Also includes time for swim in the pristine waters on the southernmost point of Portugal.
Free time
Once on the Farol island, you´ll see a different reallity! The small and typical houses built over the sand and the rustic streets all over the island. The beach is also the best you can find in the region. You can find also a nice beach bar to drink something before the return!
On the morning tour, you can have lunch at the restaurant or bring a picnic.
On the the afternoon the stop is around 1 hour.
Meeting and pickup information
- The red desk Islands 4 you is about 100 meters in front of Eva Senses Hotel.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Islands 4 You
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operated by a multilingual guide
- Parking available by Faro Marina
- Not recommended for people with impairment
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Deserta and Farol: Visit to the Ria Formosa Natural Park with stops at islands Farol and Deserta (free time)
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