Half Day Tour with Jeep Safari in the Algarve Mountains

4.8
(752 reviews)
Albufeira, Portugal

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 1 more

We started our excursion in Albufeira and set off for the adventure in the natural wonders of the Algarve and its mountains.
Enjoy a real adventure in a decapable jeep (with hood in case of rain). This tour features off-road paths, beautiful landscapes, regional architecture, medieval monument, traditional villas and natural water springs where you can dive into the river water (if there are conditions for it). The tour also includes the traditional trade where we can see regional products such as liquors, honey and compotes.
On off-road paths we will see large fruit plantations with small streams of water.
following to ex-libris of the tour where you can dive in the water springs in the river of Alte (subject to the conditions).
To finish or descend the mountains from the interior of the Algarve we will enjoy the wonderful view of the valleys.
Guides will provide you with information about our culture and region, at the end of the tour, relax when you return to Albufeira.

What's Included

Visit to the Castle (its exterior. Interior only when it is open to the public)
Driver/Guide (Guides in French and Spanish may not be available at times)
Visit the Quinta site with proof of regional products (there is the sale of the products themselves)
Visit the water sources (possible to take a bath when there is water)
Jeep shared with other customers
Escapable JEEP (with coverage in case of bad weather)
Visit to the traditional Algarve village
Offroad roads and rural roads
Lunch
Entrance to the Castle (except when the municipality opens it)
Collection Service
Windmill Visit (Point Visit in Safari Full Day)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is near the office of Coast and Country Tours Information for pick up: We ask you to be ready for pick up 10 minutes before the start of the tours. Tolerance of 5 minutes from the time combined for pick up.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • Albufeira (Pass by)

    Meeting point and exit for the tour. From Albufeira we will go for the tour, we will find the traditional Algarvias houses. On the trail we will see irrigation systems used by the ancient farmers of the Algarve and many of them still from the time of the Romans. Until then we will go through large fruit plantations.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Paderne Castle

    Visit the castle from medieval times, the castle of Paderne is one of the castles of the Portuguese national flag. Castle from the Moorish period, when the Arabs still ruled the Algarve. In this place we will enjoy the beauty around. (Interior of the castle it is only possible to visit when the municipality opens to the public)

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Paderne

    View the village of Paderne, traditional Algarve village. In the village of Paderne we will also make a brief visit to the local commerce, we can see its Church and regional architecture.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Visit to a farm of a local producer, who opens the doors of his farm to try the regional honey and the local meadows. A place where the farmer has his own products. A visit to this fabulous local farm tells the presence of some animals that live on the farm. (place where you can buy local regional products without commitment)

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Stop at the fountains of Alte where we can enjoy wonderful space and dive into the crystal clear waters. Old place with water springs. (Local for diving in the waters when there is water) Until then we will go through large fruit plantations.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Alte (Pass by)

    Passage by Villa de Alte where we can see a traditional Villa Algarvia and its regional beauty. Location with local trade, where we can see painted in the mountain the magnificent flag of Portugal.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Queda do Vigario

    Visit the waterfall of Agua, famous Fall of the Vicar in the interior of the Algarve, where we can appreciate the view of the Algarve mountains with the waterfall. We can also enjoy the water from the waterfall to swim. Passage through large fruit plantations.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is not accessible to babies up to 3 years of age.
Supplied by Coast and Country Tours

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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