Nature, Escapism & Secrets of the Eastern Algarve

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Discover this unspoilt side of the Algarve, with nature fuelled activities such as observing wild dolphins, visiting an organic herb farm in the Algarve country side, horseback riding in the lagoons and experiencing a unique floating spa experience in the middle of nowhere.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Wild Dolphin Observation
    • Beekeeper Experience & Organic Farm Visit
    • Tuk Tuk Tavira & Вoat Tour + Beach Horse Riding
    • Stay in a Beach Boutique Hotel & Natural Floating Spa Experience
    • Jeep Nature Safari Tour
    • Free Day in Castro Marim

What's this trip about?

    Discover this unspoilt side of the Algarve, with nature fuelled activities such as observing wild dolphins, visiting an organic herb farm in the Algarve country side, horseback riding in the lagoons and experiencing a unique floating spa experience in the middle of nowhere.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityTavira
End CityAlgarve

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Portugal

Attractions

  • Algarve
  • Castro Marim
  • Tavira

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Culture
  • Educational/ learning
  • History
  • Horseback riding & Equestrian
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Safari
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • 4 nights stay in Tavira and 3 nights in Castro Marim with breakfast included
    • 4 Lunches
    • All activities
    • Private guides during activities
    • Round-trips to Faro airport
    • All transports between activities and accommodations

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Tavira - Stay in a Boutique Country House

Overnight: Tavira

As you touch down at Faro airport, you will see the fascinating view of the Ria Formosa lagoons, one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal. Meet your private chauffeur at the airport and drive 30 mins to Tavira surroundings. Then directly to th...

Day 2: Wild Dolphin Observation

Meals included: Breakfast

Overnight: Tavira

Make your dream come true and have the chance to observe wild dolphins, swimming and diving around your boat. Learn more about these beautiful creatures with your private marine biologist. Admire views of the Ria Formosa and learn more about the wildlife ecosystem before heading back to Cabanas de Tavira. Lunch and afternoon at leisure.

Day 3: Beekeeper Experience & Organic Farm Visit

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Tavira

Today’s journey will be spent in total immersion with nature. Visit a bee farm, located in the Algarvian countryside where you will learn the daily tasks of the beekeeper and taste some delicious mountai...

Day 4: Tuk Tuk Tavira & Вoat Tour + Beach Horse Riding

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Tavira

Tuk Tuk - Start the experience with a “Tuk Tuk” Tour of Tavira, driven by a local (english-spoken) that will show you authentic places and tell you about the history of this fishermen town. Lunch: The to...

Day 5: Stay in a Beach Boutique Hotel & Natural Floating Spa Experience

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Castro Marim

Leave the wonders of the Ria Formosa to immerse yourself into the Natural Salt Marsh Reserve of Castro Marim, a protected area home to thousands of birds and animals species. Feel like home at Prai...

Day 6: Jeep Nature Safari Tour

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Castro Marim

This journey will take you through spectacular views of the real Algarve, where tourists don’t normally go.

Venture out of a private jeep and be guided through the unspoilt countryside, wher...

Day 7: Free Day in Castro Marim

Meals included: Breakfast

Overnight: Castro Marim

Wake up to the sound of birds and serene views. Enjoy the soft morning glow, having breakfast prepared with local produce.

Today, you are free to do anything you like, either relaxing by the pool, ...

Day 8: Departure

Meals included: Breakfast

It is time to say goodbye to the beautiful Algarve and get ready for your private airport transfer. You are now richer in experiences, in emotions and have made unforgettable memories for the rest of your life. Get comfortable in-flight and watch over the lagoons feeling grateful for what you have discovered. Promise yourself “I’ll be back”.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,763
Price per day$345
Last Updated: 4/16/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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May 2022

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Highly recommend

I have the distinct pleasure of working with Steven at Iberian Escapes as our property manager and host. We moved away from a larger property manager because they co...

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Jeremy

Feb 2022

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It was an ambitious itinerary

My partner and I have just returned from a 2-week vacation in Spain that Karina at Iberian Escapes helped us arrange. It was an ambitious itinerary, covering Barcelo...

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Nov 2021

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A wonderful vacation

Great service!! Helpful staff! We did a tour of Porto and the Douro region and Iberian Escapes put together a wonderful vacation. We will use them again. Highly reco...

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Vacations to Spain, Portugal and their islands

Iberian Escapes is a bespoke luxury concierge destination management agency that specialises in high-end tourism, tailor-made events and experiential travel holidays across Spain and Portugal. Based in Vilamoura, the company infuses each itinerary they create with their outstanding knowledge of the region and its hidden gems.

With a comprehensive and unique range of holiday packages, Iberian Escapes allows tourists to experience the sights and sounds of Portugal and Spain offering gastronomic and cultural, adventure, wellness and nature excursions that can be tailored to each client's wishes.

Planning unique custom trips, Connecting travelers to locals and authentic experiences, Unique local knowledge and expertise about your destinations

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We take time to understand the budget, the customers interests, the preferred type of accommodation and experiences and what will make a wow trip to be remembered.


Why we love this operator
Delivers exceptional journeys to every client, giving them access to the most authentic and immersive experiences in Portugal,Spain,Morocco,and France
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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Flights
    • Dinners
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Meals Included

7 Breakfasts & 4 Lunches

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
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