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Faial Island: Half-Day Tour with Local Guide

Faial Island, Portugalby Trilhos R - Azores Tours

3 hours
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Up to 8 travelers
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: Portuguese, English

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Overview

Are you passing through Faial or prefer a shorter tour, but want to see the 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 guided tour with professionalism, good disposition and dedication, ensuring that every moment becomes a memorable experience at Faial.

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

Itinerary

1
Monte Da Guia Walking Trail
15 min
The Guide Mountain is a volcanic cone with two semicircular craters. From this place you will have a privileged view of the beach of Porto Pim and the city of Horta.
2
Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao
10 min
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!
3
Flamengos
5 min
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.
4
Caldeira
20 min
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.
5
Capelinhos
30 min
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.

Meeting and pickup

The meeting point at the ferry station is outside, next to the exit door (glass door). As a reference, right at the exit there is a square/taxi stop. Your Guide will meet you here in a grey Opel van.

Your pickup for the tour will be between 9:15 and 9:30, at your accommodation in Horta. For guests arriving from Pico, the pickup will be between 9:15 and 9:20 AM, outside the exit door of the Maritime Terminal (ferry station). We recommend taking the ferry that arrives in Faial at 8:45 am, since it may take at least 10 minutes to disembark. Please be ready and waiting at the pick-up location during the indicated period. Since we will be picking up other participants in different locations, the guide may not be able to wait for a long time. You will easily identify the guide, who will be in a grey Opel van. * Airport pickup is available only for private tours. If you booked a private tour, please indicate your flight number at the time of Reservation so we can track your arrival.

End point

The meeting point at the ferry station is outside, next to the exit door (glass door). As a reference, right at the exit there is a square/taxi stop. Your Guide will meet you here in a grey Opel van.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please share your number OF WhatsApp to facilitate communication
Perfect for guests who are in Pico: explore the Faial, enjoy the Horta and return the same day!
If you travel with luggage, you don’t have to worry, the trolley has plenty of space to accommodate everything with comfort, so you can enjoy the experience to the fullest.

Cancellation policy

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

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Faial Island, Portugal

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