Half Day Tour - Faial Island
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.
Options
Private Tour (3.5-4h)
Private Tour : Private tour – exclusive to your group.
Pickup included
What's included in Half Day Tour - Faial Island
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao
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!
Flamengos
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.
Caldeira
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.
Inclusions
- 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
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
• The pick up for the tour will be between 9:15 and 9:30. The guide will be in a grey Opel van. Locations of pick up: 1- outside the reception of your hotel/ accommodation in Horta; 2- at the Maritime Terminal; 3- one of the suggested meeting points that you select.
Meeting / End Points
- For those staying in the central area of Horta, this could be a good option, as some places do not allow secure parking, such as the Internacional Azores Boutique accommodation. Please be outside the garden at pick-up time. The guide will be in a gray Opel van.
