5-Hour Island & Beach Tour: Explore Ria Formosa Natural Park's History

Discover the rich history of Ria Formosa Natural Park on a 5-hour island and beach tour. Explore the park’s stunning landscapes and learn about its fascinating past with a knowledgeable private guide.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jardim Patrão Joaquim Lopes - Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Ria Formosa Natural Park, where you can explore breathtaking islands and idyllic beaches surrounded by lush nature.
    During your visit, admire the traditional almond and oyster nurseries, which are essential to the local culture. Wildlife observation and marsh activities…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Discover one of Portugal’s most breathtaking natural wonders with an exclusive and personalized adventure. Our private tour of the Ria Formosa invites you to explore a landscape of pristine beauty, where idyllic islands, serene canals, and unique biodiversity await your discovery.
Guided by a knowledgeable expert, you will delve into the rich history and…

Location
Jardim Patrão Joaquim Lopes
Avenida 5 de Outubro
Go to this place and look for a small kiosk with a red roof and an information sign above it that says Natural Park, CulatraTours. Or search for CulatraTours or Manel da Culatra
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Olgan423
Sep 17, 2025
Excellent excursion - Wonderful day in the company of master Fernando a poluglit and a deep acquaintance of all the fauna history and gwography of the ria. Five-hour excursion with passing through interesting points with a lunch and fabulous trip in the culatra ilhq. A word to Manuel Master that mw wxplucou w wwndeu this mqgnifica wxcursoa. Well Come and till the next excursion
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User_cab
Sep 17, 2025
Great tour - Professionally guided tour with lots of interesting information. Thanks to the skipper, who is also a conservationist. Modern and safe boat and of course an incredibly beautiful backdrop.
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430filipav
Sep 15, 2025
Incredible experience, I recommend! - Incredible experience, I recommend! Mr. Manuel demonstrated during the whole tour an enormous knowledge about the river and the surrounding landscape, giving us to know beautiful and exclusive sites.
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208olgaw
Sep 14, 2025
Amazing trip - Amazing day, amazing views, amazing guide! The guide speaks amazing french, great english and is very pasionate about the area and nature. Fully recommended!!!
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Lindo395
Sep 13, 2025
Extraordinary day. - Just perfect. A day that begins with a warm Welcoming at the Culatra Tours booth and then in the boat with the very friendly Manel the Captain. We were 4 adults, 2 children and a baby! We spent a half day unforgettable. Picnic in a deserted beach (in the middle of the tourist season). The captain is passionate about his work, nothing to do with some companies that do mass tourism. If you’re looking for a spectacular experience, you won’t regret doing it with this Enterprise.
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482lucienp
Sep 11, 2025
Super - Very nice experience, the captain is trilingual , super nice and very competent. The tour gives a good idea of the resources of the reserve and its islands. Experience at fair absolutely in Faro.
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Teresaad2099km
Sep 10, 2025
Boat trip with friends - We loved the experience! The tour was wonderful and we had the opportunity to visit very beautiful places, which are really worth seeing. A very special thank you to Mr. Manel, who always accompanied us with sympathy, care and good disposition. Thank you so much!
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Curiosity45075013446
Sep 9, 2025
Tour of Ria Formosa - Excellent tour and the Manel demonstrated a huge knowledge by the beautiful river and led us to incredible places! I recommend!
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83madalenar
Sep 9, 2025
Very nice trip - Very nice trip!! Manel is super friendly and shares a lot of knowledge, making the tour unforgettable! To repeat
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I1562dljasonl
Sep 9, 2025
Great Tour of Ria Formosa - Excellent experience. Highly recommend to see the islands near Olhão. Guide was friendly and knowledgeable! We had a great time
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From $52
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).