Bombinhas boat tour: 10 deserted beaches & waterfall trail
The waterfall sits 700 meters inland, and you walk to it after the boat beaches you on Praia Triste.
An ecological boat tour through Bombinhas that navigates 10 deserted beaches along the coast, then stops at Praia Triste for a 700-meter walk to a waterfall with a swim in natural pools. The tour includes a visit to the Lithic Workshop, oyster and shellfish farms, and a live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French. It runs 3.5 hours total. Not suitable for children under 5, pregnant travelers, or those with reduced mobility.
Step-by-step itinerary
Boat tour of deserted beaches and waterfall
- Boat sails through 10 deserted beaches
- Pass by swamp bay fishing village
- Stop at Praia Triste and visit lithium workshop
- Walk 700 meters to waterfall (medium level)
- Swim in park's natural pools
What’s included
- Boat passage through all 10 deserted beaches.
- 2-hour stop at Praia Triste and Praia do Hermínio.
- 700-meter waterfall trail with a 30-minute swim in natural pools.
- visit to the Lithic Workshop.
- tour of oyster and shellfish farms.
- live guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.
- tour photos.
Times
- Saturday 09:00
Before you book
Operated by Zimbros Ecotour
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The experience
The boat leaves the coast and sails past ten named beaches (Cardoso, Basílio, Lagoa, Casqueiro, do Pasto, do Lau, Triste, Mauri, da Santa and Vermelha) each one deserted and most unreachable except by water. You pass the swamp bay where fishermen still live, and an observation point that frames the whole stretch. The route itself is the tour: the boat moves through the geography and you watch it unfold from the deck.
At Praia Triste, you leave the boat for a 2-hour stop that splits into two parts. First comes the Lithic Workshop, a historic site where you learn about the area's past, and then a free swim on the beach. The real draw is the waterfall trail: a 700-meter walk (medium difficulty) that leads inland to natural pools where you can bathe in the water itself. This is the only part of the day that requires physical effort, and it is why the tour excludes children under 5, pregnant travelers, and anyone with mobility constraints.
Between the beaches and the waterfall, you also visit oyster and shellfish farms: working operations that show how the coast sustains itself. The guide speaks your language (English, Spanish, Portuguese or French) and carries the history and ecology of each stop. Tour photos are included, so you leave with images of the beaches and the waterfall without having to manage a camera yourself.
Is this one for you?The 3.5-hour window means you fit the boat, the beaches, the waterfall and the workshop into a single morning or afternoon without eating into the rest of your day. The waterfall walk is medium difficulty and not open to children under 5, pregnant travelers, or anyone with mobility constraints. Book this one if you can manage the terrain and want the inland trail as part of the coastal route.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 15 years); Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What are the 10 deserted beaches the boat passes on this tour?
The boat navigates Praia do Cardoso, Basílio, Lagoa, Casqueiro, do Pasto, do Lau, Triste, Mauri, da Santa and Vermelha. Most are only reachable by water and have no development or crowds.
How long is the walk to the waterfall, and what is it like?
The waterfall trail is 700 meters and rated medium difficulty. You swim in natural pools at the end, and the walk takes place during a 2-hour stop at Praia Triste.
What happens at the Lithic Workshop?
The Lithic Workshop is a historic site in Bombinhas where you learn about the local past and cultural heritage. It is included in the 2-hour stop at Praia Triste, along with beach time and the waterfall trail.
Are meals included in this boat tour?
Meals and beverages are not included. The tour covers guide, entry to the sites, waterfall bath and tour photos, but you bring your own food and drinks for the 3.5-hour journey.
Bombinhas boat tour: 10 deserted beaches & waterfall trail
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