Faial Island: Half-Day Tour with Local Guide
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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.
Your experience
Stop 1
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.
Stop 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!
Stop 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.
Stop 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.
Stop 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.
What’s included
- Mineral water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- 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
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.
Before you go
- 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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