Ria Formosa Tour: Explore Natural Park and Islands

Embark on a guided boat ride through the stunning Ria Formosa Natural Park, exploring breathtaking islands and learning about the surrounding ecosystem. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ilha de Armona - Armona Island is an old fisherman’s island. This stop is for getting to know this island with its narrow streets and typical houses.
  • Ilha da Culatra - The only fisherman island in the Ria Formosa.
    Inhabited all year by about 1000 people.
    Typical village that lives mainly from fishing. There will be a guided tour and time for…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Join a knowledgeable local guide for a scenic tour of the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Along the journey, we’ll share insightful details about the natural park and its surrounding ecosystems, enhancing your understanding and appreciation. Our adventure includes a guided exploration of breech island. For your convenience, we can reserve a spot for you at a…

Location
Rota Das Ilhas - Ria Formosa
Close to Ferry Pier. Island Route Kiosk.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Christinebl9657rt
Jul 31, 2024
Great experience not to be missed - Beautiful and unforgettable day trip by boat to the ria formosa from olhao with the company rota das ilhas. Thanks to Carlos, our guide and skipper who speaks perfect French for making this day even more beautiful thanks to his knowledge and good humor. Thanks also to Luisa for her welcome and excellent meal. I recommend a thousand times. Christine, Jean and Chloé from Bordeaux.
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Tigrou59
Jun 14, 2024
Olhao Islands Cruise - Very pleasant and very interesting excursion. Roberto our guide gave us very interesting information about the environment, the marine flora,... and what's more, he is adorable. I recommend !
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Abctravel101
May 31, 2024
Fantastic tour with knowledgeable and passionate guide. - We had an excellent boat trip with Carlos as our skipper and guide. He was deeply passionate and knowledgeable about the national park, its flora and fauna, as well as the culture of the area. We hugely enjoyed our visit. We weren't initially sure about doing such a long trip- but the time just flew by and we loved swimming in a couple of different places as well as having a delicious fish lunch.
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Roam44043679351
Apr 20, 2024
Great time!!! - Rui was incredibly kind. Authentic, attentive, simple, we recommend with our eyes closed! Even the dog Lili is adorable. We were missing the meal at Rui's mother's house to complete the picture, we'll come back for that! A huge thank you!!!
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Eytanl15
Jan 7, 2024
Excellent boat tripo with Paolo of Rotas das Ilha - We had a beautiful boat trip in Ria Formosa with Rotas das Ilha. Our skipper Paolo was excellent guide, he knows all about the ria eco system and life and explains everything with his great knowledge and excellent English. We were 4 members of the family and 2 others joined the sail. it was so unique , interesting, and 3.5 hours with sun set sight passed quickly. Thank you Paolo for wonderful boat trip.
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363tiphainel
Oct 23, 2023
Great discovery of the Ria Formosa with a top captain! - Great family time! We left with 3 adults and a 4 year old child. Paulo was very welcoming and very kind. Thanks to him, his perfect French and his good humor we were able to listen and discover the Ria Formosa! Thanks again Paulo!
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W1237ivbellam
Oct 14, 2023
Perfect experience in Olhao - We chose a standard trip but it was great experience and the best choice we could do to see all of the islands around Olhao! The tour guide was trying to transfer a lot of knowledge to the tourists about nature in this area and much more !😉
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Zoekona
Sep 21, 2023
Beach walk - What a great opportunity to travel to the closest island and walk the beach. The small beach cabins were interesting to see but the highlight was the beach. We planned to take the boat from Olhao to Farol, and be back in 3/4 hours. Our captain suggested we get off at Hangares, walk across the the beach then back, on the beach towards the lighthouse to Farol. Glad we followed his advice. Well worth the trip and only 6.50 per person return.
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409estelleg
Aug 18, 2023
EXCELLENT - We loved the walk on the islands with Luis who was kind, energetic and full of humor and spoke French very well. His knowledge of the different sites visited was very detailed and we ate in a very good restaurant, with fresh fish on his advice. At reception, the people spoke French well too.
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579armad
Oct 6, 2023
Have a nice day on the water. - The islands are not spectacularly beautiful but nice enough to make this trip. On the last island there is a beautiful lighthouse that unfortunately did not reopen after the pandemic. The guide Paulo was fantastic. Could tell a lot in an enthusiastic, infectious way. Definitely wonderful on a boat with such warm temperatures!
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