Why choose this Faro tour ?
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.
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Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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.
Itinerary Routes
- Cruise starting and ending, embarking/disembarking point, when facing South await near the most eastern (to your left) stairs in the pier.
- Desert beach/bar between Armona island and Culatra island, there is a stop here for a swim or just nature sightseeing.
- Stop at Culatra fisherman’s village, free time for a visit, a snack and sightseeing, typical fisherman’s day by day life, cultural importance.
- Cruise starting and ending, embarking/disembarking point, when facing South await near the most eastern (to your left) stairs in the pier.
- Desert beach/bar between Armona island and Culatra island, there is a stop here for a swim or just nature sightseeing.
- Stop at Culatra fisherman’s village, free time for a visit, a snack and sightseeing, typical fisherman’s day by day life, cultural importance.
Autumn/Winter/Morning Guided Nature Cruise of 4 hours on 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.
Schedule:
This is our Autumn/Winter/Morning Cruise departing at 10:30 from Olhão main harbor/pier T (cais T in Portuguese). The winter and the cold bring another type of beauty and mystic to our little sunny paradise, nature awakens and rules. 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 the village of Culatra where you will have free time to explore, taste and get involved in the culture and traditions of this very special and unique fishermans village, 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 14:00 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.
Stops:
Autumn/Winter/Afternoon/Sunset Guided Nature Cruise of 4 hours on 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.
Schedule:
This is our Autumn/Winter Afternoon/Sunset Cruise departing at 14:30 from Olhão main harbor/pier T (cais T in Portuguese). The winter and the cold bring another type of beauty and mystic to our little sunny paradise, nature awakens and rules. 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 the village of Culatra where you will have free time to explore, taste and get involved in the culture and traditions of this very special and unique fishermans village, 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. On our way back we may expect to see our king astro saying goodbye as it ends another plunging inevitably on the horizon, the sunset. The end of our journey is expected around 18:00 under the stars, 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.
Stops:
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Sunset/Afternoon Tour 14:30
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Sunset: Sunset with soft adequate low Fi music onboard.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: In Autumn/Winter time the tours lasts up to Sunset and usually arrives at dusk.
Offered Drinks onboard : We offer 2 beers (25 cl) per adult passenger, OR 2 waters (33 cl) per passenger, OR 1 hot drink (coffee/Tea)
Barco: Classic slow, quiet and stable boat, sloop shaped, sunshade astern and and pulpit/solarium at the bow, unique and charming. - Morning Guided Tour 10:30.
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Offered Drinks onboard : We offer 2 beers (25 cl) per adult passenger, OR 2 waters (33 cl) per passenger, OR 1 hot drink (coffee/Tea)
- Binoculars and birdwatching guidebooks.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Slow Life Tours – Ria Formosa by Boat.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Lisbon.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
