Private Tour

Ria Formosa Natural Park Birdwatching Segway Tour from Faro

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

French

Spanish

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Get close to nature during a 1.5-hour bird-watching tour from Faro by Segway. Travel around the Ria Formosa Natural Park in the Algarve with a knowledgeable guide. See scenic landscapes including marshes, tidal flats and fresh water lagoons, and catch sight of various native and migratory birds, such as the rare purple swamphen and flamingos in their native habitat. Learn more about the ecosystems and bird species from your expert guide. Upgrade to include pickup and drop-off from your Algarve hotel.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Use of binoculars

Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)

Use of a Segway and helmet

Insurance

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Ria Formosa Natural Park

Enjoy the beauty of the birds that migrate to the Algarve, on the Ria Formosa landscape

Admission Not Applicable

Clube de Golfe da Quinta do Lago

Enjoy the fabulous landscapes of the golfs in Quinta do Lago and see where the rich and famous live! There are many celebrities in Quinta do Lago and we pass by most of their villas!

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Meeting Point Departure

Tour departs from the meeting point in Faro

Hotel Pick-up

Tour departs from your hotel in Algarve Fees Apply

Reviews

4.94

164 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

156

Even my 86-year old father had a blast!
smiles4free,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We met Joey at the Ria Formosa parking lot where he taught our family how to ride the segways. He was so patient and calm. I was worried that my 86-year old father might have a bit of a learning curve but he caught on quickly: Joey was super attentive, making sure everyone was comfortable and safe riding the segways. He was a wealth of knowledge and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. I would recommend this tour without hesitation!
An essential of Algarve
XENIA F,
Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The activity is a top 10! If you do it in summer, better first thing or last minute, because of the heat. Nelson is a crack! But the experience with Viator very bad, I told them that I could only perform the activity in a specific morning slot, because we had to catch a plane and they really do not know the schedules of the Tour operator. Luckily, the operator, Nelson, arranged it for us, because otherwise we ran out of activity and having paid €406, because Viator forces you to pay without ensuring the chosen schedule (which is what happened to us).
Highly recommend
Joanne O,
Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I travelled with my 12 year old twins. The entire experience was amazing and made so simple from - directions to the meeting point (by uber) - to the friendliness of our guide Joe - learning how to use a segway - the memorable tour Joe gave. Joe had a genuine interest in his customer.
Enjoyable & informative - tremendous fun!
grahambX9429WX,
Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Massive thank you to Nelson for an enjoyable and informative time around QDL and the reserve. Very professional and personal. Would definitely recommend. Graham & Sarah
Highly recommend!
samanthafS2077CO,
Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We all had so much fun on this tour - a family of 3 generations, from 19 to 77 yrs old! Joseph was very patient and helpful getting us going on the segways and we saw beautiful birds - from flamingoes to spoonbills - in a stunning landscape. Highly recommend!
Fun, well worth the money
Matthew G,
Apr 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour, lots of fun, with tour guide José being very knowledgeable and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed it, will definitely be doing it again next time we visit.
SEG ON THE WAY
thierryg414,
Mar 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
nice and interesting walk with Jose to advise. for all from 7 to 77 years. if possible outside weekends and seasons. tourist ++
Great guide, beautiful day
ingap604,
Feb 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jose was an excellent guide. He had a ton of knowledge about the Ria Formosa, its flora and fauna. We also had a tour of some of mansions on the golf.course which was amazing. Highly recommend.
Enjoyable and informative
LisaFar,
Jan 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
A very enjoyable private tour with our guide Jose. He was very knowledgeable and also earnest which made talking to him and learning from him very enjoyable. We did have an issue with one of the Segways breaking down, but he was efficient in going back to replace it and made up for the lost time. We saw many birds in the park, including the rare Purple Swamphen. The only con was that the route was not circular, so we had to backtrack the entire way. I would highly recommend this tour for those who would like a taste of the Ludo Trail.
Highly recommended!
nicolav402,
Sep 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Was a super nice experience with a super nice Guide, Joseph! Got good guidance and was a nice informative, fun tour along the beach, through the harbor and through the town. Recommended!