Birdwatching in Ria Formosa: Eco-Friendly Solar-Powered Boat Tour from Faro
4.8
40 Ratings
Faro

Embark on an eco-friendly solar-powered boat tour in Ria Formosa, Faro. Explore the birds and nature while practicing responsible tourism and supporting local conservation efforts.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Marina de Faro - Starting point of your Faro Eco Boat Tour.
    You’ll find Lands at our offices in the ground floor of the building of Ginásio Clube Naval de Faro (Nautical Club of Faro). Google Maps Code: 2387+25 Faro
    Please be so kind and check in for your tour at least 10 minutes before the departure time of your boat trip.
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What's Included
  • Local guide
  • 2.5-hour Eco-boat tour
  • Use of binoculars
  • Life vests
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips (optional)
  • All other extras
Additional Information

This Faro Eco Boat Tour offers an environmentally friendly, solar-powered boating experience.
Enjoy a tranquil journey as you explore the birds and natural surroundings of Faro. Discover a Nature Park in the Algarve on a small-group boat excursion with a local guide, embracing nature while engaging in responsible tourism.
Operated by trained guides,…

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Location
Lands - Eco Boat Tours (Main Office and Departures)
Our offices are on the ground floor of the Ginásio Clube Naval de Faro (Nautical Club of Faro - located on the backside of the marina). Address: Faro Marina Passeio Abu Sào Ibn Harune Edifício Ginásio Clube Naval, Piso 0 8000-541 Faro Google Maps code: 2387+35 Faro
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(40 Ratings)
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X3217bqpatk
May 16, 2025
A Peaceful Afternoon. - When they say a quiet boat trip, that is exactly what it is. The trip was amazing and far exceeded our expectations. The guide, an ex-fisherman fro Olhao, was knowledgeable - knew his birds, accommodating - knew the birds' names in 4 languages!, kind - provided us with jackets so we wouldn't be cold. we were all given binoculars. The guide knew the region, the landmarks, the channels, the best places to search. We saw many different birds and plants and the silence when he pulled into the shallows was wonderful. The experience differs between high and low tide, so decide which you prefer. The boat is small - we had 6 passengers- and could be tricky if you are unsure on your feet - the guide however is good to help. We thought it was good value and would happily go again.
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Kelley_s
May 7, 2025
25 species! - We thoroughly enjoyed our boat ride. Guide was laid back and knowledgeable. We got to view some unexpected birds! Thank you.
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35hs35
Mar 30, 2025
Bird watching tour - Excellent bird watching tour. Guide very knowledgable and pointed out many different species of birds (I think it came to 22 in total). On board binoculars great quality and they had blankets if you were chilly. The boat is solar powered and really quiet so you can get up close to the birds. I would recommend this trip if you’re interested in getting good views of the wildlife.
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Keleivis_11
Mar 3, 2025
Great birding. - Our guide, Luis, was very knowledgeable and pointed out countless species of birds. The solar-powered boat was smooth and quiet and did not disturb the residents. We would highly recommend this 2.5 hour excursion. BTW: There is a 20 minute stop at a beach that has a WC!
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Niamh
Oct 31, 2024
Peaceful and interesting experience - A peaceful few hours spent in good company in the channels of the Ria Formosa lagoon. Our guide Luiz was friendly and knowledgeable, in a variety of languages :) We saw many different birds; stork, heron, egret, kingfisher, osprey, flamingo and others. Binoculars were supplied👍🏻
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Margot_o
Oct 26, 2024
Birdwatching from the solar powered boat - A delightful way to see birds on the lagoon, with a small group advised by a knowledgeable skipper. An easy experience for solo travelers- just make sure you find the meeting location in time! (online photo of the office was helpful) Easy distance from train and bus stations. And near to the old town. I really enjoyed travelling in the silent boat, gliding up near to the muddy banks to get close to lots of birds: we saw spoonbills, plovers, redshanks, whimbrels, an eagle flying overhead, as well as all the usual gulls, oystercatchers etc. An experience to remember.
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Dawn_g
Oct 24, 2024
Bird photographers must do! - Lush was a great guide. We had very windy weather but we were able to see several things anyway. We really enjoyed our tour and highly recommend it to any bird watcher. Bring the big glass....I got some great shots!
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Philip_g
Oct 14, 2024
Great experience - Super trip, with a knowledgeable guide, super quiet boat and plenty of birds to be seen (30 species counted) including Audouin's and Slender-billed Gulls, Caspian and Sandwich Terns, Osprey, Spoonbill, White Stork and Greater Flamingo.
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Bartlomiej_g
Oct 11, 2024
Fantastic experience - I was very satisfied with the boat tour, even though I didn’t expect much because the weather was very cloudy, and rain was also forecasted. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet the eco boat was, how knowledgeable the guide was, and how much respect was shown for the birds' habitat. Together with the group, we spotted over thirty different species, more than seventy percent of which were new to me. The highlight of the tour was definitely seeing an osprey and a kingfisher. For anyone thinking of bringing a camera like I did to take photos, I highly recommend having a long lens or even a teleconverter, though keep in mind that on cloudy days, photos may come out dark. I’m attaching a few of my photos, but overall, I’m really very happy with the experience. It exceeded my expectations, and I can highly recommend it to everyone. The guide was excellent, with a great sense of humor and attitude. People should have in mind that this is not a zoo - what you are going to see depends on weather, birds, luck and a lot of patience, so people who love and respect the nature are going to enjoy this tour!
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907traveler_2014
Oct 9, 2024
Don’t do it if it’s cold, windy, or rainy - It got windy, cold, rainy out of nowhere (not on the forecast) just before our tour started. Definitely could have been an enjoyable experience if it wasn’t raining and cold. The guide explained that it rarely rained, so our group must have had bad luck. The group was offered the option to do 1 hour and receive a partial refund or go the full 2 hours—this would have been awful. The group chose the partial refund option. I do feel like they should have offered the option for a full refund/ just cancelling. I still gave it 4 stars because there were blankets on board and the guide offered his jacket to me. He said he wasn’t cold but I’m not sure if I believed that! I appreciated the jacket! We did see 12 species of birds.
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