Tours/Faro/4 Stops | 3 Islands & Ria Formosa Natural Park - From Faro
Viator · group up to 12 pax

4 Stops | 3 Islands & Ria Formosa Natural Park - From Faro

4.9(3,205)Faro1 hour
VIATOR4.6(105)TRIPADVISOR4.9(3,100)

Description

Visit The Ria Formosa Natural Parque in a confortable catamaran and discover the 3 beautiful islands with 4 Stops : Deserta Island, Farol Island, Culatra Island an Hangares You can snorkeling, walking near the ocean , enjoy a typical lunch on Culatra Island and observe the culture of oysters. ( Free Masks ) ( lunch not Included - you can bring your Pick Nick)

Tour Options

10h00 5h Tour / 14h30 4h Tour
  • Swin and Snorkling: ( Free snorkeling masks ) Duration: 5 hours Not inclued 3 islands of Ria Formosa Catanaran Time to Lunch in Culatra (2h): You can have lunch in a typical restaurant on Culatra island or you can take your Pick-Nik.
16h00 4h Tour - Sunset inclued
  • Swim and Snorkeling: ( Free snorkeling masks ) Duration: 4 hours Not inclued 3 Island of Ria Formosa Catamaran

Itinerary

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Navigate in the Ria Formosa Natural Park in a Confortable Catamaran and discover its magnificent landscapes, observe the Nature, some resident and migratory birds. (Storks / Spoonbills / Herons / Seagulls / Cormorants / Fishing Eagle )

45 min

1 Stop : Deserta Island ( You can swim or snorkeling - Free Masks)

45 min

2 Stop : Farol Island ( You can walk by the Lighthouse and see the union of the waters of the Ria Formosa and the ocean " Cabo de Santa Maria " )

120 min

3 Stop : Culatra Island (a) On the Morning Tour we Stop 2h to be able to have lunch at the typical island restaurant or you can take your pick nick. ( Lunch not inclued) (b) On the Afternoon Tour we stop 45 m to visit the Fisherman's Village.

15 min

4 Stop : Oyster Culture observation (15 minutes | We stayed on the boat)

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Finally, we return to the starting point with a completely different scenario, as the beauty of the Ria Formosa changes according to the tides!

Highlights

Life Jackets
Professional SKIPPER / Local Guide
Masks to snorkeling
14h00 - Afternoon Tour : 4 hours ( Time to snacks )
10h00 - Morning Tour : 5 hours ( Time to lunch )

What's included

Included
Life Jackets
Professional SKIPPER / Local Guide
Masks to snorkeling
14h00 - Afternoon Tour : 4 hours ( Time to snacks )
10h00 - Morning Tour : 5 hours ( Time to lunch )
Not included
Lunch ( Morning Tour)
Food & Drinks & Snacks

Traveller Ratings

4.9
3,205 reviews
5
2,989
4
164
3
28
2
15
1
9

Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Tours can be changed depending on sea conditions.
  • A maximum of 12 people per booking.
  • A minimum of 2 people is required per booking.
  • Not recommended for people with motor difficulties.

Reviews(3,205)

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matiahc2026
July 6, 2026
Lovley day on the water with guide John

John was a lovely guide, very knowledgeable and intelligent on the locations of the tour, the wildlife and the history. Would recommend for anyone going to Faro

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hollydM5009MY
July 6, 2026
John is a legend

John was amazing! So funny, so knowledgeable! He made the experience so easy and light hearted! 10/10 recommend

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selamt350
July 4, 2026
Joao

Joao was fantastic me and my friend had such a great time he made us feel safe and made us laugh we actually wanted to do it again the next day but we had already made plans I would definitely recommend him and this tour he’s a great asset to the team

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R1419HAsimons
July 4, 2026
A fantastic experience

A truly fantastic experience. Joao was an incredible tour guide who made the entire experience exceptional. Highly recommended to see some beautiful sights around Faro

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rosiek484
July 4, 2026
Tour with Joao

Very comfortable and enjoyable tour, thank you Joao!

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yleniamele02
July 4, 2026
Lovely trip

Joao was amazing! Very funny and witty. We tried the oysters on the fishermen island, soo fun!

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Explore65018900405
June 30, 2026
Rio gormosa co. Joaho

Beautiful experience with the guide Joaho who explained everything well and with kindness during the tour, we visited the islands and swam. Recommended for everyone!

Operator response

Your satisfaction is our reward. It was a pleasure having you on our boat... Come back and bring a friend! Thanks Cristela Martins ( The Green Team)

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61tommasop
June 30, 2026
Perfect tour

We did the tour with Jon (young). He is an excellent guide because he is a person who lives on these islands and tells their stories in a simple way, providing many historical curiosities and local insights. Highly recommended.

Operator response

Your satisfaction is our reward. It was a pleasure having you on our boat... Come back and bring a friend! Thanks Cristela Martins ( The Green Team)

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elzbieu
June 30, 2026
Joao

Joao was a great guide, very informative in a fun way, great experience, lots of great memories were made

Operator response

Your satisfaction is our reward. It was a pleasure having you on our boat... Come back and bring a friend! Thanks Cristela Martins ( The Green Team)

J
jackbP9387PA
June 30, 2026
Joao

Joao was very kind and funny and helpful throughout the entire tour. I had an excellent time and would definitely recommend for groups of any size.

Operator response

Your satisfaction is our reward. It was a pleasure having you on our boat... Come back and bring a friend! Thanks Cristela Martins ( The Green Team)

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