Faial Island - Full Day Tour: Nature and Local Culture
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Faial Island - Full Day Tour: Nature and Local Culture
Next available dates
Wed
17 Dec
Thu
18 Dec
Fri
19 Dec
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Private Tour
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Important: Exclusive experience for your group. Enjoy the day at your own pace, following your preferences and interests.
Lunch not included: The Guide will recommend local options tailored to your preferences.
Pickup included
Lunch not included: The Guide will recommend local options tailored to your preferences.
Pickup included
From
NZD 985
Lunch not included
Instant confirmation
Free cancellation
Shared Tour: Explore in small groups – up to 8 people.
Important: Lunch is not included, but you can join the group at the restaurant and pay for your meal directly on site.
Pickup included
Important: Lunch is not included, but you can join the group at the restaurant and pay for your meal directly on site.
Pickup included
From
NZD 370
Lunch included
Instant confirmation
Free cancellation
Shared Tour: Explore in small groups – up to 8 people.
Tasty and authentic food: Regional buffet at a local restaurant, including dishes, drinks, dessert and coffee.
Pickup included
Tasty and authentic food: Regional buffet at a local restaurant, including dishes, drinks, dessert and coffee.
Pickup included
From
NZD 462
Highlights
Discover the best DA Faial Island on a fullDEday tour with a local Guide, combining stunning landscapes, stunning volcanoes and authentic culture.
Explore the most iconic spots in a comfortable vehicle while enjoying a relaxed pace.
Visit Cal DEira, the huge volcanic crater, and admire panoramic views, then head to the Volcano dos Capelinhos, where the 1957 eruption remodeled the coast.
Along the way, discover viewpoints, beaches, traditional villages and secrets DA island, with stories and curiosities that give life to Faial.
With flexible time at each stop and multiple opportunities DEs for photographs, this tour is the ideal way to enjoy Faial in a single day.
Itinerary
Monte Da Guia Walking Trail
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeMonte da Guia is a volcanic cone with two semicircular craters. From this place you will have a privileged view to the beach of Porto Pim and to the city of Horta.Faial Island
1 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe suggested itinerary is the normal for this tour. However, there may be changes (in the duration of the places to visit and the places to visit), taking into account the season of the year and the state of the weather. In case we have to change any of the places to visit, we will show others, such as natural volcanic pools, forest parks, among others. Our goal is to provide you with the best possible experience!Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeMonument of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, from this place you can see the historic center of the city and the bay of Horta on one side and, on the other, Praia do Almoxarife. You can also see the neighboring Pico Island and the highest point in Portugal, Pico Mountain. On days without clouds, you can still see the island of São Jorge and Graciosa. Without a doubt, a place with a privileged view!Caldeira
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeLocated in the center of the island, the Caldeira is the true ex-libris of Faial. It is one of the largest volcanic craters in the Azores, and which was at the origin of the island, measuring around 2000 meters in diameter, 7000 meters in perimeter and 400 meters deep. In this impressive place you will have the possibility to take a short walk, take unique photos or simply observe what the force of nature can create.Flamengos
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOn the route to Caldeira do Faial, we will take a road with excellent views of the entire parish of Flamengos. This is the only parish on the island that does not have direct access to the sea and is surrounded by mountains and volcanoes.Miradouro Ponta Furada
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeCoastal site of great beauty where you can observe the contact of basalt with the sea. Here there are several caves and geological formations that will certainly please you.Praia do Almoxarife
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeVisit to one of the most beautiful beaches on the island with views of Pico, S. Jorge and Graciosa islands. This is the largest volcanic sand beach in Faial and one of the largest in the Azores. You will have free time at this location. You can choose to have a drink at a local cafe, take a walk along the beach, around the parish, or take a swim in our temperate waters. From here we will head for lunch at a local restaurant, away from the typical tourist routes so you can have a more authentic experience.Porto do Comprido
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe will visit the Natural Pools of Porto do Comprido. These pools were formed by basalt rocks, which resulted from the solidification of incandescent lava in the sea. We will pass by the whaling village that once existed in this location but is now almost completely buried by sand and volcanic ash. In the 19th century, Porto do Comprido was one of the most important whaling stations in the Azores archipelago.Capelinhos
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeA place of great volcanic beauty. The Capelinhos Volcano is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the Atlantic, particularly in the Azores. Its landscape takes us to a lunar environment. Enjoy the contrast of the grey sands with the green of the mountains and the blue of the sky and sea. In this unique place you will have free time to explore the area. You can choose to visit the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre, stroll through the sands and volcanic ash, see the Capelinhos Lighthouse with its first floor still underground, or take a walk on the Costado da Nau (the area where the island of Faial ended before the eruption).
What's included
INCLUDED
Professional, experienced and native Guide of Faial.
3 options. 1st lunch not included; 2nd lunch included; 3rd private tour.
Mineral water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Round-trip transportation to the hotel
Bilingual guide (Portuguese and English)
NOT INCLUDED
Anything that is not specified.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Powered by AIThe Full Day Tour - Faial Island is highly praised for its knowledgeable and personable guide, Ramiro, who provides an informative and flexible tour experience. Customers appreciate the small group setting, ample time at each stop, and the delicious included lunch. Overall, the tour is recommended for its thorough exploration of Faial's landmarks and hidden gems.
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In the summer, there is the possibility to take a dive at Almoxarife Beach! Don't forget to bring a bathing suit and a towel. There's a place to swap on the beach. There is only one rule: you have to be dry before you go back to the cart.
The tours usually end at 16:30, but we are flexible with the schedule. A good solution for travelers who wish to return to Pico at the end of the tour.
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Location
Address
Horta, Portugal 9900-000
Provider
Trilhos R - Azores Tours
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