--- title: Birdwatching in Ria Formosa - Eco Boat Tour from Faro lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/faro/tours/birdwatching-in-ria-formosa-eco-boat-tour-from-faro/ type: tour city: Faro country: Portugal price: 40 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 71 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 13 of 18 (Ria Formosa) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/faro/tours/birdwatching-in-ria-formosa-eco-boat-tour-from-faro/ --- # Birdwatching in Ria Formosa - Eco Boat Tour from Faro **Guidekin's take:** Two hours of birdwatching from a silent solar powered boat with a trained local guide and binoculars, so the birds are not scared off by an engine. Two adults minimum per booking, up to fourteen people, no pickup. 4.8 from 71 reviews at €40 per person. ## Overview This Faro Eco Boat Tour is an Eco-friendly, Solar-powered Boat Tour It will take you on a smooth ride exploring the birds and nature around Faro. Discover a Nature Park in the Algarve on a small-group boat trip with a local guide enjoying nature while practicing responsible tourism. As Lands is run by trained guides, we do everything we can to ensure we make zero impact on this stunning area of natural beauty. Our solar-powered electric boats are as eco-friendly as possible. In fact, by taking these eco-friendly Ria Formosa boat tours, you are helping support local conservation efforts by showing interest in protecting and preserving these natural environments. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is the following:… - Starts 09:00, 11:30, 15:00: 3 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own ## Key facts - Price: from €40 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.8/5 from 71 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Lands - Turismo na Natureza ## What's included - Local guide - Use of binoculars - Life vests - Live commentary on board - 2-hour Eco-boat tour ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food and drinks - Tips (optional) - All other extras ## Itinerary 1. **Starting point of your Faro Eco Boat Tour** (pass by, no stop) - You'll find Lands Shop Kiosk at Cais Portas do mar R. da Porta Nova, 8000-250 Faro Please be so kind and check in for your tour at least 10 minutes before the departure time of your boat trip. Discover the birds and nature of Ria Formosa on this eco-friendly boat tour in the... 2. **You will visit the lagoon and marshes of Ria Formosa, watch numerous birds an...** (pass by, no stop) - You will visit the lagoon and marshes of Ria Formosa, watch numerous birds and all the nature and wildlife without disturbing it. Ria Formosa is a paradise for nature lovers, and as your guide is a trained and qualified biologist, they will help you understand and appreciate... 3. **Muralhas de Faro** (pass by, no stop) - On the way back to Faro, you can relax and enjoy the sounds of the surrounding nature in our smooth and silent boat. The tours ends with stunning views of the old town of Faro. This small-group boat tour is a unique experience, and the perfect eco-friendly way to explore Ria... 4. **Ending point of your Eco Boat Tour** (pass by, no stop) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 11:30, 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The meeting point is the following: Lands Shop Kiosk Cais das Portas do Mar, R. da Porta Nova, 8000-250 Faro, Portugal ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required - A maximum of 14 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 ## Compared with other Ria Formosa | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 18** | €40 | 2h | 4.8 (71) | shared | | [Sunset Tour / Ria Formosa - From Faro](/portugal/faro/tours/sunset-tour-ria-formosa-from-faro/?format=md) | €30 | 1h | 4.97 (827) | shared | | [2 Stop / 2 Islands & Ria Formosa Natural Park - From Faro](/portugal/faro/tours/2-stop-2-islands-ria-formosa-natural-park-from-faro/?format=md) | €40 | 3h | 4.94 (1111) | shared | | [Ria Formosa & Ilhas: Sunset Boat Trip](/portugal/faro/tours/ria-formosa-ilhas-sunset-boat-trip/?format=md) | €35 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (353) | shared | Ranked #13 of 18 in Ria Formosa by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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