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.
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Meeting Points
Departure
Jardim Comendador Eduardo Bulcão
For those staying in the central area of Horta this may be a good option, as some locations do not allow safe parking, such as International Azores Boutique. Please, at the time of pick up be outside the garden.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please share your number OF WhatsApp to facilitate communication
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Perfect for guests who are in Pico: explore the Faial, enjoy the Horta and return the same day!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
10 minutes
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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!
10 minutes
3
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.
5 minutes
4
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.
20 minutes
5
Capelinhos
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.
40 minutes
6
Porto do Comprido
We will visit the Natural Pools of Porto do Comprido. These pools were formed by basaltic rocks, which resulted from the solidification of incandescent lava in the sea.
10 minutes
Faial Island: Half Day Tour
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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.
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Meeting Points
Departure
Jardim Comendador Eduardo Bulcão
For those staying in the central area of Horta this may be a good option, as some locations do not allow safe parking, such as International Azores Boutique. Please, at the time of pick up be outside the garden.
