Hop On Hop Off 3 Islands: Deserta, Farol and Culatra | 2 hours to 24 hours

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Hop On Hop Off Islands
2 Adults x $36.74
$73.48
Approx Total
$73.48
Duration: 1 day
Hop On Hop Off Islands
2 Adults x $36.74
$73.48
Approx Total
$73.48
Duration: 1 day
Hop On Hop Off Islands
2 Adults x $36.74
$73.48
Approx Total
$73.48
Duration: 1 day
Hop On Hop Off Islands
2 Adults x $36.74
$73.48
Approx Total
$73.48
Duration: 1 day
Hop On Hop Off Islands
2 Adults x $36.74
$73.48
Approx Total
$73.48
Duration: 1 day
Hop On Hop Off Islands
2 Adults x $36.74
$73.48
Approx Total
$73.48
Duration: 1 day

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, French, Spanish
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

Feel free to explore the Ria Formosa’s barrier islands at your own pace. Departing from Faro, you can take the boat circuit to the islands of the Natural Park, and you have freedom to travel between them, on the available schedules. The ticket is valid for 24 hours on all trips until you return to Faro. How does the Hop On Hop Off Islands work? We have multiple scheduled pickup times in the three islands (hourly), giving you the flexibility to visit them all, choosing the time you want to spend on each one. Our boat skippers will be there to guide you and provide all the information you need during your journey. You can depart from Faro, spend the day exploring and traveling between the islands, and choose your return time.

Meeting points

Cais das Portas do Mar
R. da Porta Nova, 8000-250 Faro, Portugal

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Animaris Ilha Deserta

    Ilha Deserta is one of the 5 barrier islands in the Ria Formosa Natural Park, and the only uninhabited. The shape of Deserta looks like an arrow pointing south, between the Atlantic Ocean and Ria Formosa. The island has been kept pristine for many years, and today still surprises. From birds, to plants and flowers, crustacean, chameleons and others still to be found, Ilha Deserta is a hotspot of biodiversity. On island you'll find Estaminé Restaurant surrounded by the tranquility, it offers an authentic gastronomy experience, a quality service and spectacular panoramic views.

    3 hours

  • N/A

    Ilha do Farol gets the name from the iconic lighthouse 'Santa Maria'. It is a mark among fisherman as safe haven and it has a small community on holidays and weekends.

    2 hours

  • Ilha da Culatra

    Culatra is the only island with residency all year long. The highlights is the fisherman port, church, island school and community itself. To reach the beach it requires a 30 minute walk.

    2 hours

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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April 29100% refund
April 30No refund

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4.6

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Great day !

Published on Oct, 2024

My husband and I went on the Hop on Hop off 3 island boat tour which we really enjoyed. Such a fun and easy way to explore these islands while in Faro. João Fernandes was very helpful and informative when we purchased our tickets from him. Would highly recommend this excursion !

Boat ride to islands

Published on May, 2024

The organisation is very good. Also the lady on the front desk was very nice and helpeful. She answered all my questions and helped me to pick the right ride. Also the skippers are good and nice.

Such a beautiful...

Published on Dec, 2023

Such a beautiful experience. Very friendly and helpful staffs. A good way to go to all the three islands.

Worth it for the beaches

Published on Sep, 2023

The boat drivers made every effort for persons to get on and off the boat with ease even with the changing tides They were excellent and helpful drivers Of course the beaches were the favourite Ille Desert Island Ilha Deserta Walk to the Beach on Cultura

Great day trip to the beaches of Faro

Published on Apr, 2023

We did the hop-on-hop-off experience with three girls to see the beaches of Faro. My preferred spot was the first island (Ilha Deserta), you can spent half day there. It has a wooden pathway to go for a 2 km mini hike and a looong sandbeach on the other side. We spent 1 hour there and there were very few people. We had a coffee and oysters in the restaurant before leaving, the restaurant and bar are fancy and very nice for a short stay. The second stop (Farol) I would recommend to skip, it is a holiday park for portuguese families and some low quality bars. You cannot do much there. The third stop (Ilha Culatra) has a beautiful fishermen harbour. We had an intensive 2-hours-lunch at the restaurant "O Rui" with prawns, claws, fish and sides, plus water and two bottles of wine (total 75 Euros). It was delicious and relaxing. We took the wooden bridge to the other side of the island to the beach (15 min walking) and had a nice swim in the ocean, there is also a bar for snacks and drinks. Very much recommended. It took us all day to return as we liked it so much (from 10.30 to 7pm) but you can also choose to go with the other boats and return earlier. The team is great, they give safety advice and make you feel safe and comfortable at any time. there were also few kids, I can recommend to go with kids as well as the speed boats are safe and you get life vests. You can book the tickets at the harbour area (book 1-2 days in advance).

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