Ria Formosa Boat Tour: Explore Armona, Culatra Island, and Lighthouse
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1,033 Ratings
Olhão
Embark on a captivating Ria Formosa boat tour and explore the enchanting islands of Armona and Culatra. Discover the hidden gems of this natural park with experienced captains and enjoy a memorable journey filled with adventure and relaxation.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ria Formosa Natural Park - We leave Olhão for an odyssey in one of the 7 natural wonders of Portugal, aboard a safe vessel, with all the security and disinfection measures, comfortable and shaded, with a maximum capacity of 10/11 people, which allows its passengers to enjoy and have an unforgettable experience in the beautiful natural park of Ria Formosa!
- Ilha Do Farol - The tour will be interpretive and explanatory during your trip, so during the stops, everyone is free to carry out any type of activities on the respective islands, advised by the captain of the vessel.
The captain of the vessel has a vast knowledge about the region, which will during your tour, inform you about various curiosities and customs of the region. Not only will you learn much more about Olhão and Ria Formosa, but you will also have the pleasure of enjoying the beautiful landscapes and nature that the Ria has to offer!!
- Ilha da Culatra - Stop for lunch, with several restaurants on the island or you can bring food, if you prefer.
- Ilha de Armona - We will stop at Praia Deserta (end of Culatra Island) or Ilha da Armona, depending on the weather.
What's Included
- Bottled water provided
- Shaded boat for comfort
- Knowledgeable local guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
The journey will be informative and descriptive, allowing all passengers to engage in any activities of their choice on each island under the guidance of the ship’s captain.
Notes:
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The journey is exclusively through Ria Formosa to prevent seasickness;
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Our skilled captains are multilingual;
Pauses:
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1st Break - Ilha do Farol (1 hour)
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2nd Break: Culatra Island (2 hours) - time for a meal, various eating options available on the island or you can bring your own food, if you wish.
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3rd Break - Praia Deserta or Ilha da Armona (1 hour)
On this voyage, we will unveil all the hidden treasures and facts of the stunning Ria Formosa Natural Park in our most comprehensive tour!
Choices for commencement at 11:00 am or 16:30 pm with a sunset view (during the summer)
Location
ODYSSEY Boat Tours - Passeios de barco na Ria Formosa
Avenida 5 de Outubro
Stand ODYSSEY Traditional Boat Tours
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1033 Ratings)
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X5106myjanec
Apr 21, 2024
Wonderful day out. - The trip was wonderful. But it was made even better by the great captain Claudio who was so knowledgeable about the seas and the islands but above all a really lovely guy who made everyone feel part of the experience. The islands were amazing and so pretty, each one with it's own different feel. This is a trip that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Olhão. Well worth it
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Ann
Apr 21, 2024
Nice trip - This is a fun day trip and it is interesting seeing the outlining islands.
We were given plenty of time to explore each island and also have lunch.
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Jake
Apr 21, 2024
Best tour in Algarve. - Fantastic! Captain was very nice and welcoming. Reasonably priced tour and lots to do or just relax at each stop with no pressures.
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Caroline
Apr 21, 2024
Excellent value for a beautiful day out - This boat trip exceeded our expectations . We debated about getting the taxi boats to the various islands but decided against it and I am very glad we did. We booked the three island 5 hour tour . Carlos was our guide he was very friendly and funny and made everyone feel welcome and relaxed on the tour . We visited the three islands and an extra one was thrown in as the weather was so amazing and Carlos was keen for us to enjoy the day. The whole experience felt very relaxed and we were allowed plenty of time on the different islands to eat , swim and chill with no pressure to hurry to be back on the boat - all very laid back . The islands are well worth visiting and I had one of the best meals of my whole holiday on Culatra .The islands have a vibe like the Caribbean, the water is so clear with lovely white sand . When you go to the harbour in Olhao there are other places doing trips but I recommend that you save yourself the time and effort and reserve Odyssey Trips in advance of your stay you really will have a great time with this company . Communication is good via what’s app too for more info or to reserve . Thanks Carlos !
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137arendd
Apr 20, 2024
Ria grandiosa! - It was great. We had lovely weather and our captain Gabriel guided Very good. We got a good explaination of the area Ria Formosa. And as a treat we enjoyed a dorade fish, catched directly from the river, grilled , Very jammie jammie!
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123germained
Apr 20, 2024
Very relaxing day tour with excellent guide, also good pitstop for traveling east-west or going to the airport - Our guide created a good vibe and provided interesting info, felt genuine and connective even tough he must have done this countless times.
As a solo traveller it was also nice for me to be in a small group. Space to do my own thing on the islands or be together.
I actually expected it to be mainly a nature tour with bird watching, but it was island hopping as mentioned in the description. Due to the high tides there was less nature to see, but it didn’t spoil the experience. Check for low tides upfront if you want to see the sandbanks with birds.
For me, not in sightseeing mode on a transit day going from east to west algarve, this was the best pitstop during the day to relax at multiple beach bars on the islands. Iam going again tomorrow before i fly home, already looking forward to it 😎 🏝️
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Teddycame2
Apr 19, 2024
Outstanding. - Highly recommend this trip with Odyssey The company was easy to find on the harbour, boat was great and Claudio was an exceptional guide. We had a fun group with lots of chat. We visited 3 islands and Claudio gave us great recommendations for what we could do on each. It was very relaxed and easy - can’t recommend it enough.
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Jlaseysses
Apr 18, 2024
Welcome and visit - Very friendly welcome and the same driver
Very good time walking
Great discovery to make
Really typical
Jean Luc
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114assumptab
Apr 18, 2024
Amazing Trip - This trip was amazing, Carlos was professional, very knowledgeable & was able to converse in three languages to cater to all of there. I hope future visitors learn about and respect this area of natural beauty. I would definitely recommend this trip.
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Nattyaix
Apr 18, 2024
Beautiful day around the islands - Gabriel was a great guide, and the scenery was magnificent, a beautiful day at sea!
And knowing this heritage was a nice surprise!
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