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Are you passing through Faial or prefer a shorter tour, but want DE see DA island’s most iconic sites? This is the ideal walk!
In a few hours, discover the imposing Caldeira, the Volcán dos Capelinhos and viewpoints with stunning views of the nearby islands: Pico, São Jorge and Graciosa.
Enjoy a tour conducted with professionalism, good disposition and dedication, ensuring that each moment becomes a memorable experience at Faial.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
• The pick up for the tour will be between 9:15 and 9:30. The Guide will be in a grey Opel van. Pickup Locations: 1 - outside DA reception of your hotel/ accommodation in Horta. 2 - at the Maritime Terminal. 3 - at the Airport available only on private tour. 4 - one of DE suggested meeting points that you select.
Itinerary
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1
The Mount DA Guide is a volcanic cone with two semicircular craters. DE this place you will have a privileged view DA to the beach of Porto Pim and to the city of Horta.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Monument 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!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
On 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 has no sea around it and is surrounded by mountains and volcanoes.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Located in the center of the island, Caldeira is the true ex-libris of Faial. It is one of the largest volcanic craters in the Azores, which was at the origin of the island, measuring about 2000 meters in diameter, seven kilometers in perimeter and 400 meters in depth.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Site of great volcanic beauty. It is one of the biggest tourist attractions of the Atlantic, namely the Azores. Its landscape reminds us of a lunar environment. Enjoy the contrast of the gray of the sands with the green of the hills and the blue of the sky and the sea.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
We will visit the Natural Pools of Porto do Comprido. These pools were formed by basaltic rocks, which resulted from the solidification of incandescent lava in the sea.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please share your number OF WhatsApp to facilitate communication
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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