Ria Formosa Natural Park Birdwatching Segway Tour from Faro
Algarve, Portugal
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Trip Type: Nature & Wildlife
Duration: 90 minutes
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.
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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.
Meet your guide at a prearranged time near Faro Airport. Alternatively, if you’ve chosen to upgrade, enjoy a pickup from your Algarve hotel.
Start with an orientation session to get used to your electric, self-balancing Segway. Once you’re comfortable, weave along the coast and into Ria Formosa Natural Park, a unique and important area that is home to many different habitats including marshes, tidal flats and fresh water lagoons.
Zip along the paths and trails of the park, admiring the views as you go and soaking up the beauty of the natural surroundings. Stop at Ludo, a prime area in the park for bird-watching. Put your binoculars to work and search for the feathered inhabitants. This park is a hugely important area for birds and hosts hundreds of different species during the spring and autumn migratory periods.
Look out for brightly colored flamingos wading in the water, or for the striking shiny purple-blue plumage of the purple swamphen. As you seek out rare and unusual species, listen to your guide share interesting facts about the birdlife in this tranquil park.
After 1.5 hours exploring by Segway, return to the departure point where your tour concludes.
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