Berlenga: Private Trip from Lisbon (Boat & Island Permit Handled)
At a glance
Berlenga: Private Trip from Lisbon (Boat & Island Permit Handled) is a 9h private experience in Lisbon, Portugal, operated by SWINGO by Avenidas. Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 21 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $253.11 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: ICNF island permit (BerlengaPass) arranged and included, Bottled water and free Wi-Fi on board, Round-trip boat crossing with Feeling Berlenga, according to the selected pack.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 9h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Berlenga Grande is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and setting foot on it is the real challenge: landings are capped by the official ICNF island permit (the BerlengaPass), the boat is a separate ticket, and the Atlantic can close the crossing with little warning. On this private day trip we solve everything in one booking. Your driver-guide picks you up at your Lisbon hotel, cruise port or airport and drives you to Peniche. We secure your ICNF island permit and your crossing for the same date, watch the forecast, and rebook or refund cleanly if the sea closes the island.
On Berlenga you walk the trails to the 17th-century Forte de Sao Joao Baptista and the 1840 lighthouse, and swim in clear Atlantic coves like Carreiro do Mosteiro. Choose your boat pack: the island crossing, a glass-bottom tour of sea caves such as Furado Grande and the Gruta Azul, a guided island visit, or a snorkeling session in the reserve. On the way back, a stop in the medieval walled town of Obidos. Two icons, one day
What's included
What's included
- ICNF island permit (BerlengaPass) arranged and included
- Bottled water and free Wi-Fi on board
- Round-trip boat crossing with Feeling Berlenga, according to the selected pack
- Sea-cave tour, guided island visit or snorkeling kit, according to the selected pack
- Private multilingual driver-guide (English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian)
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off: Lisbon hotels, cruise terminals or airport
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h
Peniche (about 1h15 drive). Boarding with Feeling Berlenga and a crossing of about 40 minutes to the island.
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Stop 2 · 4h
Berlenga Grande and the Farol da Berlenga (3 to 4 hours). Your boat pack in action: free time for the trails, the 17th-century fort, the lighthouse and the coves; sea-cave tour, guided visit or snorkeling, depending on the option selected.
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Stop 3 · 30m
Obidos. A stop in the medieval walled town on the drive back.
Meeting point
Please tell us where you would like to be picked up and dropped off.
If it is a hotel, apartment or any other address in Lisbon, please provide the full address.
If you are being picked up at the airport, please provide your flight number, arrival time and city of origin, instead of an address. We monitor arrivals and adjust the pick up if your flight is delayed, at no extra cost.
If you are being picked up at the cruise port, please provide the name of your ship and the arrival time. Lisbon has four cruise terminals and ships are sometimes reassigned at short notice, so the ship name allows us to confirm the correct terminal on the day.
If any of these details change before your travel date, please let us know as soon as possible.
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The island has a legal cap of 550 visitors at a time and summer dates sell out weeks ahead, so book early for July and August
- Weather-dependent experience: if the crossing is cancelled for sea conditions, you will be offered another date or a full refund
- Bring swimwear, sunscreen, walking shoes and a light layer
- The crossing takes about 40 minutes and can be choppy; travellers prone to motion sickness should come prepared
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Berlenga: Private Trip from Lisbon (Boat & Island Permit Handled) take?
The experience lasts about 9h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $253.11 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
ICNF island permit (BerlengaPass) arranged and included; Bottled water and free Wi-Fi on board; Round-trip boat crossing with Feeling Berlenga, according to the selected pack; Sea-cave tour, guided island visit or snorkeling kit, according to the selected pack; Private multilingual driver-guide (English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian); Door-to-door pickup and drop-off: Lisbon hotels, cruise terminals or airport.
Where does it start?
Please tell us where you would like to be picked up and dropped off. If it is a hotel, apartment or any other address in Lisbon, please provide the full address. If you are being picked up at the airport, please provide your flight number, arrival time and city of origin…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 21 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Lisbon.
