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2-hour Bird Watching Guided Boat Trip in Ria Formosa from Faro Algarve
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2-hour Bird Watching Guided Boat Trip in Ria Formosa from Faro Algarve
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- 24 hours prior100% refund
- Within 24 hoursNo refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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(888) 651-9785
2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English and 3 more
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
If you’re a nature lover in The Algarve, Ria Formosa National Park should be at the top of your itinerary. During this 2-hour tour from Faro, you’ll explore the natural landscape on a ‘saveiro’ (a traditional painted boat) while learning about the myriad of bird species that inhabit the area. With luck, you’ll spot birds such as white storks, little egrets, spoonbills, and grey plover. This small-group tour is limited to 10 people to guarantee an intimate atmosphere.
- Family friendly
- Ideal choice for families
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What's Included
2-hour guided boat trip with a stop on a deserted beach (15 up to 20 minutes)
Use of binoculars and bird identification guide
Life vests
Local guide
Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drink
Tips (Optional)
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Departure & Return
Formosamar - Boat Tours Passeios na Ria Formosa , Boat Tours - Formosamar Edifício Ginásio Clube Naval Doca de Recreio de Faro, 8000-541 Faro, Portugal
This activity will end right where it started.The meeting point for your tour is at our offices at the shop Pure Nature Store - ground floor of the building of Ginásio Clube Naval de Faro (Nautical Club of Faro). Please be so kind and check in for your tour or activity with our team members at least 10 minutes before the departure time.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 11 people per booking
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
- OPERATED BY Formosamar
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during 2-hour Bird Watching Guided Boat Trip in Ria Formosa from Faro Algarve?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during 2-hour Bird Watching Guided Boat Trip in Ria Formosa from Faro Algarve?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during 2-hour Bird Watching Guided Boat Trip in Ria Formosa from Faro Algarve?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during 2-hour Bird Watching Guided Boat Trip in Ria Formosa from Faro Algarve?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Nice tour, nice guide...
Floortje_A
, Sep 2021
Nice tour, nice guide (Paulo) who knew a lot about birds, animals and nature and the Ria Formosa. Really nice
Response from Host , Sep 2021
Dear costumer,
Many thanks for taking your time and sharing your experience in Viator.
We are very glad to know that you had a nice tour with us in the Natural Park Ria Formosa and we are grateful for your rating.
We´re also very glad to hear your nice words about the explanations of our guide Paulo which make us very proud of our team.
It was a pleasure having you on board and we do hope to see you visit us again.
Once again many thanks for your preference and on behalf of our team @ Formosamar we send our regards.
Good bird watching tour with a friendly guide.
Adam_S
, Mar 2020
Good bird watching tour with a friendly guide. We had a cancelled tour one day due to bad weather. This was not the company's fault obviously and they offered us an alternative the next day which turned out fine. The tour itself was decent and we saw some nice birds, including plenty of spoonbills.
Response from Host , Jun 2021
Dear Adam,
Many thanks for taking your time and sharing your experience in Trip Advisor.
We are very happy to know that you had a good time with us and enjoyed the bird watching tour in our Ria Formosa Natural Park.
We´re also really glad to hear your kind words about our company as well as our guide which make us very proud of our team.
It was a pleasure having you on board and we do hope to see you visit us again.
Once again many thanks for your preference and on behalf of our team @ Formosamar we send our regards.
Ria Formosa Bird Watching Trip
Howard B
, Oct 2019
A well run trip on a comfortable boat run by a knowlegable guide who knew the birds and his area.
Bird species seen included Osprey, Spoonbill, Audouin's Gull, Slender-billed Gull, Flamingo and common waders!
Response from Host , Oct 2019
Dear Howard B,
Many thanks for taking your time and sharing your experience with us.
We're very happy to know that you had a nice trip with us.
It was a pleasure having you onboard and we do hope to see you visit us again.
Once again many thanks for your preference and on behalf on our team @ Formosamar we send our regards,
Extremely valuable! The guide was...
Tania B
, Feb 2017
Extremely valuable! The guide was very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly.
The landscape is beautiful and we could see a variety of birds as anticipated.
A very enjoyable, pleasant and educational trip.
Highly recommended.
Response from Host , Jun 2021
Hi Tania,
Many thanks for taking your time and sharing your experience in Viator.
We are very glad to know that you had such an excellent time with us in the Natural Park Ria Formosa and that you consider it extremely valuable.
Guest feedback is very important for us so it´s great to know that you highly recommend it.
We´re also very glad to hear your nice words about our guide which make us very proud of our team.
It was a pleasure having you on board and we do hope to see you visit us again.
Once again many thanks for your preference and on behalf of our team @ Formosamar we send our regards.
Une belle expérience
Aurelie_B
, Nov 2021
Je recommande vivement : notre guide était passionné et parlait très bien français, et nous avons pu observer pas mal d’oiseaux (spatules, aigrettes, cigognes, flamands roses, chevaliers gambette...)
Response from Host , Dec 2021
Dear Aurelie,
Many thanks for your review and comment!
We are very happy to know that you had a very pleasant tour in the company of our guide and that you highly recommend our tour!
It was a pleasure having you on board and we do hope to see you visit us again.
Many thanks for your preference and on behalf of our team @ Formosamar we send our regards.
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