Guided Nature Tour & Hop On Hop Off 3 Islands

5.0 (9 reviews) 7 hours Free cancellation

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The Hop On Nature tour starts with a guided nature tour starting in Faro. During the tour the marine biologist guide will explain the ecosystem dynamics of Ria Formosa Natural Park. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The tour first stop is Ilha Deserta, where you can explore until the southermost point of mainland portugal - Cabo St Maria, enjoy the beach and have lunch at Estaminé Restaurant. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Feel free to explore the Ria Formosa’s barrier islands at your own pace. Departing from Faro, you start with a guided tour of 90 minutes with a marine biologist guide. Once arrival to the first stop - Ilha Deserta - you can take the boat circuit to the islands of the Natural Park, and you have freedom to travel between them, on the available schedules. The ticket is valid for 24 hours on all trips until you return to Faro.

We have multiple scheduled pickup times in the three islands (hourly), giving you the flexibility to visit them all, choosing the time you want to spend on each one. Our boat skippers will be there to guide you and provide all the information you need during your journey.

You can depart from Faro, spend the day exploring and traveling between the islands, and choose your return time.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–16
Guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Animaris Ilha Deserta

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Use of binoculars

Itinerary

Stop 1

3 hours

Ilha Deserta is a 7km barrier island between Atlantic ocean and Ria Formosa Natural Park and one of the most pristine ecosystems of the region. It is well known for the restaurant Estaminé open all year round and its natural conditions.
Ilha da Culatra

2 hours

Ilha da Culatra is a fisherman village located in the Ria Formosa Natural Park.
Ilha Do Farol

2 hours

Farol island has one the biggest lighthouse of the region and its known for the local architecture and traditional houses.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting Point in our Stand. All our is staff dressed in yellow shirts.

End point

Meeting Point in our Stand. All our is staff dressed in yellow shirts.

Using your ticket

Look for the booth with the yellow shirt staff. Animaris Stand.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.