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Two Sides of the Algarve: River Cruise and Jeep Safari on the Super Safari Moorish Trail
An 8-hour Riosultravel outing that pairs a Guadiana river cruise with a land safari in L. Rover jeeps, plus farm visits and lunch, wine and live music at Quinta do Rio.
Two Sides of the Algarve: River Cruise and Jeep Safari on the Super Safari Moorish Trail.
This full-day experience stitches the Algarve’s river and upland landscapes into one continuous run: a scenic cruise on the Guadiana and an off-road safari through a nature reserve, mountains and timeless villages, punctuated by visits to organic farms and a riverside lunch at Quinta do Rio.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Cruise the Guadiana between Portugal and Spain
Relax on the top deck of the river boat as you cruise the Guadiana, taking in borderland scenery and the calm of the water; a bar on board provides refreshments during the trip.
Jeep safari through reserve, mountains and villages
The land segment unfolds in L. Rover jeeps across a protected nature reserve and rugged hills, threading timeless villages where local traditions remain visible.
Farm visits and riverside lunch at Quinta do Rio
Stops include organic farms for tastings, then a laid-back lunch, wine and live music at Quinta do Rio — with time to swim and views over the Guadiana and the village of Foz de Odeleite.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Across eight hours you move from the slow, reflective pace of a river cruise to the kinetic rhythm of a jeep safari: mornings on the water, afternoons bumping along dirt tracks, punctuated by farm tastings and a leisurely riverside lunch with music and the option to swim.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this day trip.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is an 8-hour day tour.
The itinerary includes a Guadiana river cruise, jeep safari, visits to organic farms, and lunch with wine, live music and swimming at Quinta do Rio.
Bring swimwear for the Quinta do Rio stop, sun protection for the top-deck cruise and comfortable clothing for jeep sections.
Operated from Vila Real de Santo António and run by Riosultravel Tours, combining river and land segments in the Algarve.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Super Safari 2 in 1 - Moorish Trail?
The full experience is an 8-hour tour.
Does the tour include a river cruise?
Yes — the itinerary features a cruise along the Guadiana river, with opportunities to relax on the top deck.
What type of vehicle is used for the land portion?
The safari uses L. Rover jeeps to travel through the nature reserve, mountains and villages.
Are meals and drinks provided?
Lunch and wine are included at Quinta do Rio, where there is also live music.
Will we visit farms?
Yes — the tour includes visits to organic farms with tastings of local products.
Is there time to swim on the tour?
Yes — the schedule includes time to swim at Quinta do Rio.