Faial Island: Half Day Tour to DE Main Highlights

4.9
(99 reviews)

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 1 more

Are you passing through Faial and want to see the most iconic places on the island? This is the ride for you!

With this tour you will know the imposing Caldeira, the Volcán dos Capelinhos and the miradours with privileged views of the nearest islands, Pico, São Jorge and Graciosa.

For our part, you can count on a high level of professionalism, good disposition and dedication so that you can enjoy a unique experience.

What's Included

Mineral water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Round-trip transportation to the hotel
Bilingual guide (Portuguese and English)
You can choose between a semi-private tour or a private tour.
Professional and experienced guide, native to Faial Island

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

• 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.

OR
Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    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
  • 2

    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
  • 3

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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
  • 5

    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
  • Reservations for 1 person, you can buy two tickets, or contact us.
  • Please share your number OF WhatsApp to facilitate communication
Supplied by Trilhos R - Azores Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Top Product
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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