The 6 Best Wildlife Tours in Portugal

1.Dolphin and Wildlife Watching in the Atlantic Ocean

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 637 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $76Our pick

Faro dolphin and wildlife watching in the Atlantic with marine biologists, Ria Formosa views, and a 30-minute wild spotting window.

“Really enjoyed this! Saw a lot of dolphins and they came up close to the boat as well. Miguel and pedro (?) were really good tour guides who were very knowledgeable about marine life as well as funny! Highly recommend”

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2.Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 578 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66.51Top rated

Small-group RIB cruise from Faro with marine biologists, searching the Atlantic for dolphins, whales, seabirds, and more.

“We saw a lot of dolphin and the guides were very nice and professional and the tour started in time so we have no complains and are very satisfied with everything.”

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3.Wildlife Tour Dolphins and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 106 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

A 2-hour Sagres dolphin and cave cruise with a marine biologist, plus sea-only caves and possible dinosaur footprints in Costa Vicentina.

“we saw dolphins. it was amazing. the caves were great also. very informative.”

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4.Whale & Dolphin Watching | Best Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 55 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $82

Terceira whale and dolphin watching in the Azores, guided by lookouts and a respectful approach, with hidrophone and a sighting guarantee.

“Excelente. A guia foi fantástica,e o mais importante vimos imensos golfinhos. Adorei”

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5.Sagres Wildlife Adventure: Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 3 hours · from $111

3-hour Sagres dolphin and whale watching from Porto da Baleeira with a marine biologist, jackets, and insured guided tour on Cape Cruiser.

“Dauphins 🐬 baleines 🐳 et de nombreux oiseaux au RDV. Équipe agréable et à l écoute.”

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6.Wildlife and Dolphin-Watching Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58Best value

2.5-hour Faro speedboat tour through Ria Formosa Natural Park, with a high chance to spot dolphins and other marine wildlife.

“Lorsqu'on a pu voir un groupe d'adultes accompagner un bébé dauphin j'ai été très émue, c'était vraiment une expérience exceptionnelle et inoubliable. On aurait dit que les dauphins se donnaient en spectacle en nageant ensemble de façon synchronisée et en sautant hors de l'eau à la verticale ou à l'horizontale. Vraiment je recommande cette activité à tous les amoureux de la faune.”

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