Olhão: 3H PRIVATE Guided Boat Tour, Nature/Islands of Ria Formosa

5.0 (23 reviews) 3 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Join us in a small cruise in Ria Formosa natural park, all our Tours are interactive, our guides are very knowledgeable and great entertainers. Not only a tour of sightseeing, but a real experience of interaction between you, the crew and the all that is and represents this amazing natural park. Through our words and your senses learn and live for a few hours the reality of this little paradise. We will address all matters according to your needs be it in English, French, Spanish or Portuguese, but always in a personalized manner. There will be time for a free visit to one of the Villages in the islands, time more than enough to enjoy the desert beaches and crystal waters, time to observe the wilderness and nature, time for yourself and your enjoyment, be it alone, with family or friends, time for fun and relaxation. Slow life style that is our philosophy, we don't rush, we enjoy it as much as you. Our boat is safe, comfortable, silent, stable, a classic with it's own charm and time.

Private and Luxury Hop on Hop Off Buses Water Tours Involves Animals Short term availability Weather Dependent - Low

At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–15
Written guide: German, Portuguese, English, French
Guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Slow Life Tours - Ria Formosa by Boat

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water: 2x 33 cl bottles of fresh water by passenger.
Included: Binoculars and birdwatching guidebooks.

Itinerary

Olhão: Private Boat Tour, Guided Nature Cruise of 3 hours on a Classic boat in Ria Formosa natural park, Olhão , Algarve. With 2 stops. Birdwatching and sightseeing opportunity. Explanations in English or French or Portuguese. Binoculars and other material provided. Offered drinks onboard.

This is our All year available Tour, departing at 10:05 from Olhão main harbor/pier T (cais T in Portuguese). Binoculars as well as guidebooks will be provided. We depart with the wind and tides, gently navigating the channels of Ria Formosa, witnessing local Life happening and nature unfolding, people go by their daily affairs, clam farming, fishing. Birds and other animals feed and interact. Life happens naturally while our experienced and knowledgeable guides explain you all these wonders. As the day progresses we will also pay a visit to a village where you will have free time to explore, taste and get involved in the culture and traditions of this very special and unique place, there are several little bistros with all the delicacies from our Ria for you to try. Back on our Venture we set course to the deserted part of the island where you will feel the immediate connection with mother nature, the paradisiacal sights will flood your senses with enjoyment and peace, this is where the island ends and the ocean meets the lagoon, and we stop here for a short walk or even for a reinvigorating swim. After which we depart quietly back to Olhão, not without passing first by the island of Armona that we may see up close. The end of our journey is expected around 13:30 back at the starting point. Drinks (cold/hot) as well as blankets, binoculars and guidebooks will be provided onboard as needed and requested/programmed. Obs. The direction and route may vary slightly from described due to weather and tide factors.

Stop 1

Cruise starting and ending, embarking/disembarking point, when facing South await near the most eastern (to your left) stairs in the pier.
Stop 2

Desert beach/bar between Armona island and Culatra island, there is a stop here for a swim or just nature sightseeing.
Stop 3

Stop at Culatra fisherman's village, free time for a visit, a snack and sightseeing, typical fisherman's day by day life, cultural importance.

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.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There is a complete WC (toilet) onboard
Dressing room
Big sunshade on the back of the boat (stern)
Big solarium at the front of the boat (bow)
Easy access to piers, pontoons, beaches, and to the water, for all ages.
Free Wi-Fi
Surround sound system with Bluetooth connection
Fast charging slots all throughout the boat (USB) to charge your devices
Hydration
Refrigerator and large capacity cooler (140L)
Fast auxiliary vessel.
All safety, communication and emergency devices according to international regulations, pharmacy aboard, VHF, lifejackets, buoys.
Small blankets will be provided in case of need.
Wind protection.