Half-Day Farm Visit and Cow Milking Experience

4.8 (21 reviews) Terceira, Portugal
Duration3h - 4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Genuine immersive experience with local guide. Visit the typical Azorean dairy farm, where milking is done by hand, outdoors in the pasture. Direct contact with the animals, including the possibility for visitors to manually milk the cow and taste the milk. It is also possible to pet the cows, take pictures with them and walk around the pastures. Interaction with the farmer who explains the details of his activity. Includes Azorean cheese and wine tasting. Pick up and drop off not included, extra fee will be charged (Free in Praia da Vitória city, 25€ per group in all other locations)

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Plastic shoe protection and rain poncho
  • Pick up and drop off

What to expect

  1. Praia da Vitoria
    1h 30m
    Here you can visit the dairy farm, where milking takes place in its traditional way (manual milking outdoors in the pasture). This farm produces organic milk. Direct contact with the animals, including the possibility for visitors to manually milk the cow and taste the milk that has just come out of the cow's udder accompanied by homemade biscuits. It is also possible to pet the animals, take pictures with them and walk around the pastures.
    At this stop, interaction with the farmer is guaranteed. He explains the details of his activity and is always available to answer all questions.
    This tour is 10.5 miles long through the farmers roads. In addition to the farm visit we have 5 other quick stops (landscape viewpoints), a visit to the milk collection center (where farms sell the milk) and a final stop for cheese and wine tasting (private azorean house).
  2. 1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Cheese and wine tasting at private house – Finally, visitors can taste the local Azorean cheese and Portuguese wine in our living room and garden.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At the roundabout next to the marina in the city of Praia da Vitória, exit to the car park (free parking area).

End point

At the roundabout next to the marina in the city of Praia da Vitória, exit to the car park (free parking area).

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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