Portugal · SAFARI
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 safari tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Half-day Albufeira 4WD jeep safari through cork forests and orange groves with farm tastings, Medronho, and a river swim.
“Our guide Hugo was very informative and lively and showed us the beautiful farms and villages of albufeira. We tried some delicious honey’s and learnt about the culture whilst taking in the scenery! Halal friendly!”
4-hour Albufeira Algarve Mountains jeep safari with off-road trails, Paderne medieval stops, goji farm tastings, and possible stream swim.
“We had a brilliant tour with Pedro. after being in the Algarve many times we wanted to do something different. this was different and so much fun and we learned a bit too! we saw a different but stunningly beautiful side to the Algarve. thanks to Pedro who was an excellent guide and great fun!”
Jeep safari from Funchal to Fanal, Porto Moniz pools, Seixal and Cabo Girão, with hotel pickup, small group and English guide.
“This tour is an absolute must for anyone who is new to Madeira. Had such a great day and Afonso was a great tour guide! Felt like we explored most of the island in a day. Highly recommend!”
Full-day east Madeira jeep safari from Funchal: Pico do Arieiro, Santana, levada walk, Miradouros and rum tasting, hotel pickup.
“The trip was wonderful - lots of crazy off road driving and beautiful viewpoints. The levada walk was very nice. Ernesto was a great guide and an amazing driver!”
Fast RIB dolphin watch from Lisbon with a marine biologist. Chase pods near Belem and Farol do Bugio, with safety and snacks tips.
“Amazing trip… saw dolphins, a fin whale, a feeding frenzy of birds and some sunfish. The crew took great care of us.”
Half-day Jeep safari from Albufeira with Paderne castle, Alte fountains swim if water, honey farm tastes, and mountain views for $48.
“Absolutely well worth it. George our guide and Driver,gave a great knowledgeable tour.Beautiful places to see,the Waterfall was beautiful dip in the foot of it.Visit garden of fresh grown produce. Definitely a trip not to be missed,It was highlight of the holiday”
Half-day Algarve countryside Jeep safari from Albufeira with village stops, cork trees, Medronho tasting, and a river swim for $42.33.
“This tour was a lot of fun for the adults and children in our family. Very informative and interesting, with João and Miguel being excellent guides.”
4x4 Algarve off-road safari plus vineyard wine tasting from Albufeira, with cork trees, cork process lessons, and scenic views.
“4x4 driver knew his stuff and knew his way around good off road paths, wine tour was at a very nice vineyard with lots of information and a plenty of time to taste the wine the vineyard produces”
Full-day 4x4 Algarve jeep safari with cork and medronho tastings, Padernes Castle, river swim, and lunch for $68.
“Everything was beautiful! Had a very nice day with our guide Miguel ❤️”
Dolphin safari and cave cruise from Vilamoura Marina. Spot wild dolphins off the Algarve and see Benagil caves on a 2-hour boat trip.
“The boat tour was brilliant and guide very friendly, we didn’t get to see the dolphins but this is expected as they are wild animals and can’t guarantee that although the boat trip in itself made up for it going through the waves was an experience in itself and of course the cave was beautiful. Anyone else planning to go I would advise to wear something warm and waterproof as there is a lot of splashing on the boat and can get quite cold”
Sealife Sea Safari in Lagos, Portugal: 1.5-hour dolphin watching with marine biologists, small groups, and eco-minded boat approaches.
“The 1/2 an hour with the dolphins. That was one of the most exciting thing that I ever have done. I will tell all my friends about it!‘”
Sintra Jeep Safari in a restored UMM 4x4 with palace gardens, Praia da Adraga, Cabo da Roca, ginja, pastries, and a small-group ride.
“First of all, thank you to our amazing guide John. He truly made this day a memorable one. This was a fantastic and really FUN day full of palaces, beautiful gardens, off-roading in a UMM, beaches, a wonderful lunch with warm hospitality and Cabo Da Roca. 6 hours of pure awe and adrenaline. I can't imagine any better way to see and do all the things we did. We highly recommend John and the FlaminGO team!”
Small-group open-top safari from Funchal to Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, and Nun’s Valley, with short off-road tracks and big views.
“What a wonderful way to see this amazing island. We’ve been here two other times and see something different every time! I love this area. The weather didn’t quite cooperate but we made the best of it. Our guide Gabriel was great!!!”
Full day Algarve jeep safari from Albufeira with village stops, cork country, honey and firewater tasting, lunch, and river swim.
“Absolutely fantastic,Tour guide amazing and his knowledge was spectacular.the price was second to none well worth the day with lunch included!!!!”
An 8-hour Jeep safari from Portimão into Monchique, with distillery tastings, honey, and lunch, plus optional resort pickup.
“We had such a lovely time touring the Monchique mountain range with Ricardo as our guide. He gave us lots of information about the local towns and industries which was great to learn about. We enjoyed the continuous jokes and laughter from each stopping point and we are very glad we booked to do this tour! He even gave us some great additional information on Portimão in general which was very kind.”
Pick the coast, the wine, the water or the walk.
