--- title: Ria Formosa & Ilhas: Private Tour for Two or in Group lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/faro/tours/ria-formosa-ilhas-private-tour-for-two-or-in-group/ type: tour city: Faro country: Portugal price: 210 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 75 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 7 of 18 (Ria Formosa) schedule_checked: 2026-08-31 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/faro/tours/ria-formosa-ilhas-private-tour-for-two-or-in-group/ --- # Ria Formosa & Ilhas: Private Tour for Two or in Group **Guidekin's take:** A private boat in the Ria Formosa for your own party, from a two hour spin to a seven hour island day, with the route decided with the crew and water, juice or beer on board. Priced per boat, with tiers for up to eleven or up to seventeen people; meals are not included. 4.95 from 75 reviews at €210 per group/vehicle. ## Overview Nothing better than a family trip!! Avoid the large crowds of Algarve beaches, on a private family tour at a special price and with special conditions and discounts at restaurants, or if you prefer, make your own picnic! Personalize together with our company an ideal tour for your family to spend an amazing day in pure tranquility and tranquility! From deserted beaches to visit all the islands, you will have several options to be decided by yourself and your family! We have boats for groups up to 17 people! If you are a larger group please contact us for larger boats. You can choose a tour from 2h to 8h rental! ## Before you book - Max 11 people: small group - Food included: Water , juice or beer - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €210 per group/vehicle - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 75 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: ODYSSEY Traditional Boat Tours - Ria Formosa, Olhão ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Private 2h00 - Up to 11 people | €210 per group | Spanish, French, English, Portuguese | 2-hour private tour 2-hour private tour Private tour 2 hours Duration: 2 hours 2-hour private tour 2-hour private tour Boat Private tour 2 hours | | Private 2h00 - Up to 17 people | €300 per group | Spanish, French, English, Portuguese | - | | Private 3h00 - Up to 11 people | €300 per group | Spanish, French, English, Portuguese | Private 3-Hour Tour Private 3-Hour Tour Private Tour 3 Hours Duration: 3 hours Private 3-Hour Tour Private Tour 3 Hours Comfortable boat Private 3-Hour Tour | | Private 4h00 - Up to 11 people | €400 per group | Spanish, French, English, Portuguese | Private tour 4 hours Private Tour 4 hours Private Tour 4 hours Duration: 4 hours Private Tour 4 hours Private Tour 4 hours Boat Private tour 4 hours | | Private 3h00 - Up to 17 people | €450 per group | Spanish, French, English, Portuguese | - | | Private 5h00 - Up to 11 people | €480 per group | Spanish, French, English, Portuguese | Private Tour 5 hours Private Tour 5 hours Private Tour 5 hours Duration: 5 hours Private Tour 5 hours Private Tour 5 hours Boat Private tour 5 hours | | Private 7h00 - Up to 11 people | €600 per group | Spanish, French, English, Portuguese | Private Tour 7 hours Private Tour 7 hours Private tour 7 hours Duration: 7 hours Private Tour 7 hours Private Tour 7 hours Private Tour 7 hours Private Tour 7 hours | | Private 4h00 - Up to 17 people | €600 per group | Spanish, French, English, Portuguese | - | | Private 5h00 - Up to 17 people | €750 per group | Spanish, French, English, Portuguese | - | | Private 6h00 - Up to 17 people | €900 per group | Spanish, French, English, Portuguese | - | ## What's included - Snorkeling (Request before the tour) - Music column (Request before tour) - Water , juice or beer ## Not included - Lunch - Dinner ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Schedule last checked: 2026-08-31 - 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. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €210 | €105 | | 4 | €210 | €53 | | 6 | €210 | €35 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Ria Formosa start at €25 per person. ## Compared with other Ria Formosa | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 18** | €210 per group | 4h | 4.95 (75) | shared, max 11 | | [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 #7 of 18 in Ria Formosa by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €50, median €40; typical length 3h. 4 of 18 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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