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BOAT TRIPS AND TOURS RIA FORMOSA

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BOAT TRIPS AND TOURS RIA FORMOSA FROM FARO - ALGARVE

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half day ria formosa

deserta island and farol
€ 39
  • 1 - 11 pax per boat
  • 4 hours
  • A relaxing and guided boat tour through the channels of the Ria Formosa with a visit to Deserta island and Farol island.
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full day ria formosa

deserta + farol + culatra
€ 45
  • 1 - 15 pax per boat
  • 5,5 hours
  • Embark on a tour through the canals of the Ria Formosa Natural Park and the Deserta, Farol and Culatra Islands.
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sunset islands tour

deserta island + farol + sunset
€ 39
  • 1 - 11 pax per boat
  • 3 hours
  • Embark on a tour with the charm and beauty of the canals of the Ria Formosa. visit two islands and come back to faro with the sunset
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private boat tour faro

tailor made solutions
€ 399
  • 1 - 11 pax per boat
  • 4 hours
  • Perfect for family, group of friends, team building, birthday, bachelor’s party, and other celebrations. Tailor-made solutions!
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birdwatching tour

birdlife of ria formosa
€ 20
  • 1 - 11 pax per boat
  • 1 hour
  • Ideal tour for nature lovers and observe some birdlife and species in the Ria Formosanatural park from faro.
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ROMANTIC SUNSET FARO

romantic sunset tour

a romantic moment for 2
€ 200
  • only 2 pax per boat
  • 1.5 hours
  • a unique and exclusive moment for 2! The sun, the sound of the birds, the channels of the Ria & sparkling wine!
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marriage proposal

make the proposal in the Ria Formosa...
€ 270
  • only 2 pax per boat
  • 1,5 hours
  • Don't waste any more time. The time has come! Bring the rings, and we'll take care of the rest! The script is a surprise!
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dolphin watching tour

tour to explore the Atlantic coast
€ 50
  • 1 - 12 pax per boat
  • 2 hours
  • The ideal tour for marine life lovers in the middle of nature to look for and observe dolphins and other marine species.
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Welcome

To the Algarve, Faro and Ria Formosa

THE RIA FORMOSA It is a fantastic triangle-shaped lagoon system, consisting of marshland and an impressive number of channels reminiscent of a tidal-dependent labyrinth and protected from the Atlantic Ocean by a string of dunes made up of 2 peninsulas (Cacela and Ancão) and 5 barrier islands (Deserta, Culatra, Armona, Tavira and Cabanas). Ria Formosa is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in the Algarve, and the Algarve is, par excellence, the best beach destination in Portugal, and Ria Formosa its pearl. Faro and its Ria is a place that must be visited at least once in a lifetime.

Faro and its Ria are places that should be visited at least once in a lifetime.

When it’s your turn, be sure to do it with Islands 4 You.

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REVIEWS

 
 
 
  Excellent  
    
 Based on 2383 reviews 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Pierre-Francois B 
 
12 April 2024
 
 
  
Visit the Islands
Superb tour of the Islands with a super passionate guide, thank you Miguel for sharing your passion with us. Thank you for letting us see the ocean.
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Fiona F 
 
9 April 2024
 
 
  
A great experience
It was an amazing tour, the places we visited were beautiful and Miguel was very knowledgeable, entertaining and friendly. It was a great way to spend the day, would highly recommend it.
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Giulia A 
 
7 April 2024
 
 
  
Great tour and great guide
It’s been an incredible experience, the places we visited were amazing and our skipper Miguel was very knowledgeable and entertaining and he taught us loads of interesting things about the natural park, the islands and their wildlife!
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Mieke 
 
2 April 2024
 
 
  
A beautiful trip in one of the most beautiful nature reserves in Portugal
It was a very nice experience, also thanks to our guide Miguel. He gave us information about nature in a pleasant and humorous way. We had a nice meal and then we sailed back. Recommended! Also the guide!
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Nick R 
 
25 March 2024
 
 
  
Fantastic tour, even for children
A great tour through a wonderful landscape. Thanks to our friendly guide Miguel, the tour also became an unforgettable experience for our three-year-old daughter!
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Martin P 
 
17 March 2024
 
 
  
Islands and Sunset Tour Faro
Great three plus hour tour of the islands, bird and marine life from Miquel. Miguel is a fantastically knowledgeable and entertaining guy. Great value as well - just 78 euros for the two of us.
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Helene 
 
16 March 2024
 
 
  
Beautiful hike
Miguel was a wonderful guide. This is a great excursion to see birds on a protected site. There are also very beautiful beaches to see on the islands visited.
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Getaway10399388820 
 
14 March 2024
 
 
  
Unforgettable discovery of the Ria Formesa with Miguel
Wonderful discovery of the Ria Formesa and its islands with Miguel who knows the lagoon perfectly! As a bonus, an unforgettable sunset over the ocean thanks to him!
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Manon B 
 
14 March 2024
 
 
  
Great, I recommend!
Great excursion with Miguel! Visit to two islands Super beautiful sunset on the beach. Lots of explanations I recommend
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Emilie F 
 
14 March 2024
 
 
  
I recommend
Out of season there is almost no one on the islands which is very pleasant. Antonio, the guide, was great, nothing to say!!!!!!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Estelle 
 
14 April 2024
 
 
  
Super expérience ! Merci Antonio de nous avoir fait découvrir tes terres avec tant d’humour ! On se souviendra des oiseaux « spatule » si tenté que ça s’appelle vraiment comme ça 😂
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Rola Tarawn 
 
10 April 2024
 
 
  
Miguel Jesus is an amazing tour guide! I really appreciated all his tips and local advice - book this tour today, fantastic!!
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Hubert Marmet 
 
23 March 2024
 
 
  
Belle promenade aux îles dans le parque naturel avec Antonio le guide parfait.
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Stuart Andrew Reilly-Wood 
 
22 March 2024
 
 
  
Amazing Boat trip as the sun was setting. Antonio was our guide and he was able to conduct the tour flawlessly in 3 different languages for the us and the others.
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Macarena Rodriguez Fuentes 
 
19 March 2024
 
 
  
Una experiencia increíble a bordo de un guía espectacular, Miguel, ha hecho de mi paseo, un paseo maravilloso y divertido!! Muy recomendable y mil gracias por enseñar ese hermoso lugar y su avifauna 🫶🏼
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Martin Perry 
 
17 March 2024
 
 
  
Miquel is a fantastically knowledgeable guide and entertaining guy - four hours well spent
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Stanislas Izérable 
 
15 March 2024
 
 
  
Super tour à travers les îles et dans la réserve. Nous avons pu découvrir les oiseaux endémiques et le fonctionnement de l’écosystème.
Nous avons bien profité de la mer pendant les pauses sur les îles et la très belle vue des plages.
Un grand merci au guide qui nous a fait voir le coucher du soleil sur le chemin du retour. Génial !
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Hannah Ginman-Makin 
 
11 March 2024
 
 
  
Had an amazing boat tour hosted by the very funny Antonio! Thanks so much, it was fab.
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Stefani Padron 
 
6 March 2024
 
 
  
We had a great time on our 3 hours, islands and sunset cruise tour! Our tour guide was so informative and passionate about their job. Definitely recommend using Islands4You!

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