Private half a day Faial, a first impression

5.0 (32 reviews) Faial Island, Portugal
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Duration3h - 4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Hungarian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This half day tour of about 3-4 hours, gives you a first impression of the major points of interest of the island. The tour is perfect for those who only stay a short time in Faial and do not want to miss anything.
The tour leads you along the southern coast from Horta to the volcano of Capelinhos with a number of stops in between. On the way back we will take a minor road high above the villages. Depending on the weather conditions, you will either visit the Caldeira or some view points above Horta.

Options

1 adult

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2 adults

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3 adults

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6 adults

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4 adults

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5 adults

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What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Liability insurance
  • Personal accident insurance
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • A lot of stories about Faial

What to expect

  1. Morro de Castelo Branco
    15m
    The emblematic white volcanic rock of Morro de Castelo Branco which most visitors might have spotted it just before touchdown of their flight.
  2. Piscinas Naturais do Varadouro
    15m
    Varadouro is a small coastal resort, in the old days it used to be the summer resort of the wealthy families of Horta who spent their summer holiday there. Nowadays it is a residential area with some very popular natural swimming pools.
  3. Capelinhos
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The volcano of Capelinhos located at the western tip of Faial is a living witness of active volcanism in the Azores. It is the result of an eruption which lasted from September 1957 until October 1958, it was the latest terrestrial eruption in the Azores.
  4. Caldeira
    30m
    The Caldeira do Cabeço Gordo is one of the main landmarks of Faial. Situated in the center of the island it is with its 2 kilometre diameter and 400 meter depth probably the most impressive crater of the Azores.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point is in front of the Casa da Baia tourist information building.

End point

Meeting point is in front of the Casa da Baia tourist information building.

Pickup details

Pick up and drop off at the place of your choice in Faial

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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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