Tour in Paradise: Ria Formosa
Overview
Explore the charming traditional market of Olhão with its variety of fresh fish and seafood!
Discover the Ria Formosa Natural Park on a boat trip around the islands. Discover its fauna, flora, secrets and curiosities.
There will be a stop on one of the islands where suggestions for typical places for lunch will be given, which is not included in the tour.
On the return to Olhão we will visit the historic center, which played a crucial role in our history due to its privileged location as a fishing port. Even today, the French choose it as the location for their oyster beds.
What's Included
- All visits.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in designated areas only
- Boat tour
- Driver/guide
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-up and drop-off from your acomodation in Albufeira town centre. Pick-up and drop-off services outside central Albufeira will incur an additional charge of €5, which must be paid to the driver in cash. For pick-ups and drop-offs outside Albufeira, the price is on request.The pick up location must be confirmed with us at least 24 hours before departure, so that we can indicate the pick up time.If the vehicle have an unexpected breakdown during the tour, we will not refund the money, we will give the customer the opportunity to take the selected tour on another day.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Olhao
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Ria Formosa Natural Park
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The use of masks is mandatory. We have implemented all the safety and hygiene rules in our facilities, vehicles and personnel in accordance with the rules recommended by DGS and DGT
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infant meals not included
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Sometimes we may have to change the order of the activities due to weather conditions or any practical impediment, but always with the highest quality guarantee.
- Boat tour is not private.
- We reserve the right to reschedule the tour or suggest a different experience available that day if the minimum number required is not available.
- If the vehicle have an unexpected breakdown during the tour, we will not refund the money, we will give the customer the opportunity to take the selected tour on another day.
- Children will be required to present an identification document to verify their age. Under our laws, the applicable age range mandates the use of age-appropriate safety seats.
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Tour in Paradise: Ria Formosa?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-52067P10
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- This tour 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.
- All visits.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in designated areas only.
- Boat tour.
- Driver/guide.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase).
- Lunch.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Tour in Paradise: Ria Formosa is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The use of masks is mandatory. We have implemented all the safety and hygiene rules in our facilities, vehicles and personnel in accordance with the rules recommended by DGS and DGT
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Tour in Paradise: Ria Formosa will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All visits.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in designated areas only
- Boat tour
- Driver/guide
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The use of masks is mandatory. We have implemented all the safety and hygiene rules in our facilities, vehicles and personnel in accordance with the rules recommended by DGS and DGT
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infant meals not included
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Sometimes we may have to change the order of the activities due to weather conditions or any practical impediment, but always with the highest quality guarantee.
- Boat tour is not private.
- We reserve the right to reschedule the tour or suggest a different experience available that day if the minimum number required is not available.
- If the vehicle have an unexpected breakdown during the tour, we will not refund the money, we will give the customer the opportunity to take the selected tour on another day.
- Children will be required to present an identification document to verify their age. Under our laws, the applicable age range mandates the use of age-appropriate safety seats.
