See the protected areas of the Algarve region of Portugal on a 1.5-hour Segway tour of Rio Formosa Natural Park, located 20 minutes outside of Faro. Ride the paths through the park, observing the huge variety of bird life and learning about the ecosystem.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Spanish, English, French
Private group

Highlights

Learn about the variety of plant and animal life in the reserve
Feel the harmony of nature evident in Rio Formosa Natural Park
Ride a Segway along paths to explore landscapes that cars can't reach
Observe many different bird species during spring and autumn migratory periods

Full description

Explore the plant and animal wildlife outside Faro on a 1.5-hour trip through the nearby Rio Formosa Natural Park. There, you will take a Segway tour of the reserve and spend time bird watching at Ludo, a natural reserve near Faro Beach, located inside the park. This area is a stopping place for hundreds of different birds during the spring and autumn migratory periods. The entire park is a protected area and home to several marine species and birds. It is a very special and quiet place where you can be in direct contact with nature. After pick-up, you will be taken to the park and given a Segway to use. This 2-wheeled electric vehicle uses the equilibrium of its driver to propel forward. Once you have been instructed how to operate your Segway, you will head out on the paths and trails in the park and discover the beauty and tranquility of this reserve. As you ride along, your guide will point out various animal species for you, exposing you to the natural and protected life of the region.

Includes

Helmet
Insurance
Binoculars

Food and beverages
Personal expenses

Not suitable for

Pregnant women

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

If you've arrived at Faro Airport, you'll notice that you'll have a roundabout with some statues looking at the sky just when you leave the airport. In the roundabout there are 3 exits: 1 for the airport, 1 for Faro city, and the last one to the beach. Follow the one to the beach (if you are leaving the airport, it's the exit on the left). Follow the road to the beach and stop at the first corner to the right. We will be there waiting for you with a couple of Segways and a white van with some colored circles and Segways as part of its design.

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What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

Please contact the supplier in order to schedule your starting time.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 51 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.6/5
Transportation
4.5/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Safety
4.6/5

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Had a lovely long Segway trip with the wonderful Andre. He was helpful and informative. He told us about the area, about the salt beds, the Carib trees, the Quinta da Lago complex…. The scenery is breathtaking and the paths and board walk are a great area to use the Segway on. A very positive and enjoyable experience which we would highly recommend.

November 2, 2021

Me and my 10 year old daughter had the most perfect time together. At first we thought it would me a bit hard to find our balance on the Segway, but within less then 10min our guide proofed us wrong. It was such a fun thing to do and we specially enjoyed the route through nature, the addition information during the journey and of coarse seeing amazing contemporary architecture. We will be back!!!

October 19, 2020

Great two hours with Nelson and white flamingos!

This Segway tour was wonderfully organized! Our two guides were very nice and courteous and treated the ten participants exceptionally friendly. After a few minutes, Nelson knew all the names by heart and addressed everyone in the group (six adults and four children) personally. The drive through the nature reserve was very interesting and a lot was explained to us. One of the guides was always available to help in difficult places to pass. A very successful trip overall! In any case worth the money and highly recommended!

August 3, 2017

Faro: Ria Formosa Natural Park Segway Tour & Birdwatching

Faro: Ria Formosa Natural Park Segway Tour & Birdwatching

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Great two hours with Nelson and white flamingos!

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