Rio Guadiana River Cruise

A wonderful day trip!

This was honestly such a terrific day trip! We were picked up from out hotel in Spain and travelled into Vila Real de Santo António. From there we had a little free time to wander around until we boarded the boat. The host (Esther) was very engaging and spoke several languages (English, German, Spanish...) and translated the Portuguese guide with ease. We travelled up river for two hours, where we then took a ten minute walk up to the Quinta do Rio farm and spent a fabulous couple of hours swimming in the pool, drinking fresh orange juice made in the farm (€2.50 and honestly the best orange juice I've ever tasted), and enjoying the views before we all then went inside for lunch. Lunch consisted of a lovely vegetable soup, with bread and (again, freshly made on the farm) cheese, followed by barbecued chicken, tomato salad (I hate tomatoes but loved this so much I had seconds!), and salted potatoes. This was followed by fresh melon, which again was absolutely delicious. The host at the farm takes time to explain everything in three languages and is gracious enough to wait for all rude folk talking over him to quieten before continuing. Then the farm staff all performed some beautiful Portuguese folk songs which was just wonderful. After lunch it's a ten minute walk back to the boat, back to the town and then back to the hotel. There was the option of time to wander around Foz de Odeleite before lunch but we choose to swim at the pool instead at it was a very hot day. I would thoroughly recommend this trip. If mobility isn't great there is a small bus which will take you up to the farm instead of having to walk. They really have thought of everything. Absolutely 5/5 from me!

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A day out in the sun

Good trip despite wind on way up river. Excellent lunch and entertainment.

Response from the operator: Obrigado pelo comentário, espero que passe um resto de boas férias no Algarve. Serão sempre bem vindos a Portugal.

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A super day out

Excellent day, with a very good lunch and super efficient, friendly staff.

Response from the operator: Thank you for the comment. You will always be welcome to Portugal.

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Ecvellent cruise

The cruise, lunch, entertainment and guides were all very good and well organised. These we would give five stars. The meeting arrangement is a little chaotic and you are asked to arrive far too early. We understand this is to ensure all are there but to arrive on time at 09:30 and gthen be told to go away until 0950/55 is not necessary.

Response from the operator: Boa tarde, A razão pela qual tem que se apresentar no Ponto de encontro, 30 minutos antes do embarque, tem a ver com os tramites legais aos quai somos obrigados. Estamos num local de fronteira, e tal como no aeroporto ou qualquer meio de transporte marítimo, em especial fronteiriço, há requisitos legais a cumprir. um período de 30 minutos para entrega e validação das listas de embarque, parece-me bastante rápido. Para este tipo de tours terão sempre que estar preparados para uma espera de no mínimo 30 minutos. Serão sempre bem vindos a Portugal, muito obrigado... Serão sempre

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A nice, fun day

This trip is a good day out. The Riosult Team work hard to make the day enjoyable. That said, we were asked to be at the meeting point at 9:15. We were asked then to return at 9:45 . We were told then the boat would be available at 10. In other words, we could have started much earlier or join later! There was no safety briefing on board. The duration of the cruise was an opportunity to give information about the river’s history, relationship between Portugal and Spain, the environment, wildlife, geography, farming practices and so on. Unfortunately there was very little information shared and often hard to understand unfortunately. For instance, we saw an eagle three times (one time overhead) and that’s a big deal! There were thoughtful arrangements to assist people unable to make a short walk to the farmhouse. The itinerary allowed for a swim before eating at a farmhouse. Maybe because there were no changing facilities, few did, so it was a bit of a wait for lunch. The food was very good. The Riosult team sang which was great and much enjoyed. We then returned. There was load music which let’s just say was not to everyone’s taste and it was intrusive for some guests. For us it spoiled what should have been a tranquil return for passengers. People were glad to leave which was a shame. I hope these thoughts help.

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