Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Berlengas archipelago with the Berlenga Grande Island Private Tour from Lisbon. This tour is a must for nature lovers and those who appreciate stunning landscapes. Begin your adventure with a trip to Peniche, where our knowledgeable guide will provide insights into the surrounding towns. From there, board a boat and embark on a 40-minute journey to Berlenga Island, the only inhabited island in the archipelago. UNESCO has classified Berlengas as a World Biosphere Reserve, highlighting its diverse flora and fauna. During the summer months, you'll have the opportunity to witness incredible interactions amidst the clear waters and scenic views. After the island tour, enjoy a delicious lunch at a typical Peniche restaurant (not included) and explore the charming village of Óbidos, surrounded by ancient walls. This tour includes entrance fees, a driver/guide, free Wi-Fi, hotel/port pickup and drop-off, and bottled water. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure!
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Admission Included
9
hours
Suitable for
1-15
Participants
Private Tour
Guided Experience
Unique adventure to Berlengas archipelago
Beautiful landscapes and nature
Rich fauna and flora on the islands
Great interaction moments in the summertime
Visit the wonderful village of Óbidos
Bottled water
Entrance fees
Driver/guide
Free wi-fi
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Popular Hotels Closeby
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Introduction
Embark on a unique adventure to the Berlengas archipelago with the Berlenga Grande Island Private Tour from Lisbon. This tour is perfect for lovers of beautiful landscapes and nature. Explore the stunning Berlengas, an archipelago with rich fauna and flora that has been classified as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
What to expect?
During this tour, you can expect to experience breathtaking scenery and clear waters as you explore Berlenga Island. The warmer weather in the summer months creates great opportunities for interaction with the natural surroundings. Immerse yourself in the beauty of this unique island and discover its diverse wildlife and plant species.
Who is this for?
This tour is suitable for anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature and wants to explore a unique and picturesque location. Whether you are a nature enthusiast, a photographer, or simply looking for a peaceful and scenic getaway, the Berlenga Grande Island Private Tour is the perfect choice for you.
Why book this?
By booking this tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the only inhabited island in the Berlengas archipelago. The classification of Berlengas as a World Biosphere Reserve highlights the exceptional natural beauty and ecological importance of the area. You will be able to witness firsthand the diverse wildlife and vegetation that thrive in this protected environment. Additionally, the tour includes a visit to the charming village of Óbidos, where you can enjoy the views from the ancient castle walls.
Good to know
During the tour, you will have the chance to enjoy a delicious lunch at a typical Peniche restaurant (at your own expense). If you choose to visit Óbidos, you will be captivated by its 14th-century walls and charming white houses. Óbidos holds a rich history and was a wedding gift given by King Dinis to Isabella of Aragon in 1282. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the beauty of both Berlengas and Óbidos.
Reviews
Previous visitors have praised the Berlenga Grande Island Private Tour for its stunning landscapes, clear waters, and the opportunity to witness diverse wildlife. The experience of exploring the only inhabited island in the Berlengas archipelago has left visitors feeling fulfilled and inspired. The inclusion of a visit to Óbidos adds an extra touch of charm and history to the tour, making it a truly memorable experience for all.
How long before the event do I need to book?
You can book at any time before the event
Vouchers accepted in the following formats
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Is an adult required for the booking?
At least one adult or senior required per booking
Your Itinerary
Peniche
Peniche and Berlengas are located in the so-called Costa Oeste (West Coast), an area of debatable definition located on the coast north of Lisbon. It is an area deeply marked by the Atlantic Ocean, with beautiful beaches and a very dynamic agricultural and fishing activity.
It takes about 1.5H from Lisbon to Peniche, but it will be a nice journey with Portugal's history of that area.
Farol Da Berlenga
Boat tour - Relax and enjoy this 40-minute boat trip to one of the most precious islands of Portugal - Berlenga.
Berlenga Grande is the largest island of the Berlengas archipelago. The caves cross the whole island, being the biggest one the Furado Grande.
You will have free time in the island to explore it and bring home some portuguese tan!
Admission Included
Obidos
This last stop is optional. It would be interesting to know Óbidos and take some photos in its beautiful walls full of history!
This charming hamlet of white houses is enclosed in 14th century walls. When King Dinis married Isabella of Aragon in 1282, Óbidos was one of his wedding gifts.
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews
(13)
4.2(13)
Craiggomez1
Berlenga was amazing! Sights were amazing, and your guides on the boat-island were good. But what made the experience most memorable was our driver Fernando. The amount knowledge that he had was unparalleled. Very personable, professional, and made us felt like family.
Brianna_G
Everything about this day was great! Our initial driver Fernando gave great recommendations of restaurants to try, very friendly and gave history of regions we drove through. The actual tour on boat and Berlenga Island was nice too. Friendly and cave tours were great. A little too cold to snorkel today for us but hikes were beautiful! You can even stay on the island in castle! Great food at cafe on the island and worth a trip!
James_W
The island tour companies are not well organized and confusing to work with. Keep telling you that you will get more direction at the Island but they just kind of shuffle you around without explanation. Only the drive is the private aspect of the tour. The island is beautiful and the tour companies probably don't really have to compete much for your business.
Q2330GEscottp
What a great experience! This was actually my favorite day of our trip. Berlenga was unbelievable and really should not be missed. Our guid/driver picked us up at our hotel, he was on time and was so friendly and accommodating. He was full of great local information and said he was ours for the day. He was not kidding!! It was about an hour drive to catch the ferry to the island, we were given tickets for everything we needed for the island excursion (all taken care of by driver). We spent nearly 4 hours exploring Berlenga which was amazing! After the ferry boat back, our driver was waiting for us, and we had wanted to see a city called Nazare and had asked if we could go, he said absolutely. We jumped into our vehicle and we’re off!! Nazare shouldn’t be missed, incredible story! I am fascinated with this place. This is where our guide shined, he knew exactly where to take us and I will be forever grateful!! We spent nearly 2 hours there which doesn’t sound like a lot but we got to see exactly what we wanted to see! But wait there is more…..After Nazare he said we’re 2 how about Obidos, We said absolutely and we’re off to another magical city! Obidos was spectacular!! We were so glad to have been able to see it as it really should not be missed!
After we finished Obidos we were driven back to our hotel, where we thanked our driver for an incredible experience. Although it wasn’t mandatory we tipped our new friend ( I hope it was enough) and concluded the best day of vacation in my entire life!!
I also want to add that this was not our only experience with this travel company, the day earlier we had booked another day trip to Sintra and had exactly the same experience. This company understands what we tourist want they deliver excellent service and deliver an unforgettable experience. Thank you again for giving us such an incredible vacation!
nessiep56
This was an amazing tour such a beautiful area to visit. Orlando picked us up from our accommodation and took us to Peniche where we were able to get some lunch for the island which was yummy. Trip over was good. Time on island was great doing Cave boat tour is a must. We organised for a guide on the island thinking it was for the fortress but it was for the huge walk from fortress up the top of the island and back down to the harbour. I couldn’t do that as I have a lung issue so we went back to harbour and had our lunch in peace and quiet before the others got back. It was a beautiful day and not to be missed.
BTS
We purchased tickets to a private tour of Berlenga Island. The car taking us to the marina to board the boat was private. We arrived at the marina and were told to board a ferry boat with at least 150 other passengers. The crew were disorganized and safety issues surrounded the maintenance on the boat. Only one restaurant on the island. There was no swimming in the Atlantic unless you count the small beach on the island. Totally dissapointing. Would not recommend this excursion to others particularly in light of the fact that we could have taken an Uber to the marina and purchased a round trip ferry ticket for $15 Euros. Overpaid for the excursion by $400 to $500 Euros.
riccardocE5975FH
The island is wonderful, and the cave tour is worthwhile.
Just be prepared for a lot of walking on steep paths.
The water is cold, so if you plan to swim, be warned. It tends to be cool and cloudy up until around 2pm most days in late summer, then the clouds clear, but by then the boats return to Peniche.
I paid full price for two people, but my partner was unwell, on the day, so I had to go solo. Viator would only give a "partial" refund (less than 10% of the ticket price). Very insulting. Capitalism on steroids.
Be aware that you could do this trip far cheaper by taking a train from Lisbon to Peniche (about 3 Euro), then buying a ferry ticket (about 30 Euro) and a Cave tour ticket (about 6 Euro). You live and learn.
robertmD8206WE
We had the absolute best tour guide Mr Riu; friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating, courteous, and genuinely nice. The island was magnificent! Beautiful sites including rock formations, caves, fort, lighthouse, elevated vistas, turquoise sea water, etc. Swimming was awesome. Trekking the hills was somewhat challenging, and would only recommend for people who are at least moderately physically fit. I have a very arthritic hip and the uneven, steep inclines were fairly difficult…but well worth it!!
Tatiana_P
We had a private driver who picked us from the hotel and brought us to the boat. He was extremely caring and friendly. On the way back he showed us two more cities. On the boat the crew was exceptionally caring and professional. The same guys were running the caving tour on the island. Great job.
Totally awesome experience. Strongly recommend.
Gordon_K
Mr. Rui from Swingo tours was wonderful - he drove us to and from Peniche to get the boat to Berlanga Island. After our island tour, he took us for a lovely driving tour of the vistas in Peniche, and the town of Obidos (sp?) which is touristy but beautiful. Mr. Rui was knowledgeable and friendly.
The company that took us from the dock in Peniche to Berlenga Island was Live Berlenga (Mr. Rui stayed on shore). They were very nice, but disorganized and mis-advertised some things. One surprise is that the boat we took was not the ferry catamaran in the Viator pictures, but a small pontoon jet boat like the US Coast Guard use --- very fast and lots of wave jumping (we got air). My teen boys really loved it, my wife was terrified. Another surprise is that they told us we would have time to do the cave tour and snorkeling and explore the island by foot, where in reality we had no time to explore the island by foot and our snorkeling was only 30 minutes in a less desirable location. You get only 3 hours on the island on this tour.
This trip is more about relaxing than adventure. Pick 2 things you want to do, not three, or find another option that has a longer time on shore.
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2024-07-02 09:15
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