Faial Island: Full Day with Local Guide, Volcanoes and Landscapes, Faial Island

About this activity

Discover the best of Faial Island on a full-day tour with your local Guide Ramiro, combining stunning landscapes, stunning volcanoes and authentic culture.

Explore the most iconic spots in a comfortable vehicle while enjoying a relaxed pace.

Visit Caldeira, the huge volcanic crater, and admire panoramic views, then head to the Volcano dos Capelinhos, where the 1957 eruption remodeled the coast.

Along the way, discover panoramic viewpoints, beaches, traditional villages and island secrets, with stories and curiosities that give life to Faial.

With flexible time at each stop and multiple opportunities for photographs, this tour is the ideal way to enjoy Faial in a single day.

The groups are small to ensure a more personalized experience, so the places are limited - we recommend booking in advance to secure your seat.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Portuguese, English
Operated by: Trilhos R - Azores Tours

Ages: Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional, experienced and native Guide of Faial.
Included: 3 options. 1st lunch included; 2nd lunch not included; 3rd private tour.
Included: Mineral water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Round-trip transportation to the hotel
Included: Bilingual guide (Portuguese and English)

Not included

Not included: Anything that is not specified.

Itinerary

Faial Island

1 min

The suggested itinerary is the normal for this tour. However, there may be changes (in the duration of the places to visit and the places to visit), taking into account the season of the year and the state of the weather. In case we have to change any of the places to visit, we will show others, such as natural volcanic pools, forest parks, among others.

Our goal is to provide you with the best possible experience!
Monte Da Guia Walking Trail

20 min

Monte da Guia is a volcanic cone with two semicircular craters. From this place you will have a privileged view to the beach of Porto Pim and to the city of Horta.
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!
Praia do Almoxarife

30 min

Visit to one of the most beautiful beaches on the island with views of Pico, S. Jorge and Graciosa islands. This is the largest volcanic sand beach in Faial and one of the largest in the Azores.

You will have free time at this location. You can choose to have a drink at a local cafe, take a walk along the beach, around the parish, or take a swim in our temperate waters.

From here we will head for lunch at a local restaurant, away from the typical tourist routes so you can have a more authentic experience.
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 does not have direct access to the sea and is surrounded by mountains and volcanoes.
Caldeira

30 min

Located in the center of the island, the Caldeira is the true ex-libris of Faial. It is one of the largest volcanic craters in the Azores, and which was at the origin of the island, measuring around 2000 meters in diameter, 7000 meters in perimeter and 400 meters deep.

In this impressive place you will have the possibility to take a short walk, take unique photos or simply observe what the force of nature can create.
Capelinhos

one hour

A place of great volcanic beauty. The Capelinhos Volcano is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the Atlantic, particularly in the Azores. Its landscape takes us to a lunar environment. Enjoy the contrast of the grey sands with the green of the mountains and the blue of the sky and sea.

In this unique place you will have free time to explore the area. You can choose to visit the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre, stroll through the sands and volcanic ash, see the Capelinhos Lighthouse with its first floor still underground, or take a walk on the Costado da Nau (the area where the island of Faial ended before the eruption).
Stop 8

15 min

We will visit the Natural Pools of Porto do Comprido. These pools were formed by basalt rocks, which resulted from the solidification of incandescent lava in the sea.

We will pass by the whaling village that once existed in this location but is now almost completely buried by sand and volcanic ash. In the 19th century, Porto do Comprido was one of the most important whaling stations in the Azores archipelago.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point at the ferry station is outside, next to the exit door (glass door) between 9:15 and 9:20.

As a reference, there is a taxi square/stop at the exit. Your guide will meet you at that location, in a grey Opel van.

End point

The meeting point at the ferry station is outside, next to the exit door (glass door) between 9:15 and 9:20.

As a reference, there is a taxi square/stop at the exit. Your guide will meet you at that location, in a grey Opel van.

Pickup points

The Book Hotel
Azoris Faial Garden - Resort Hotel
Horta Airport
Residencial Sao Francisco
Apartamentos Principe Apart Center
Pousada Forte da Horta
Hotel Do Canal
Hotel Horta
Garden's Nest - North Villa

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please share your WhatsApp number to facilitate communication.
The tours usually end at 16:30, but we are flexible with the schedule. A good solution for travelers who wish to return to Pico at the end of the tour.
For reservations without lunch included, the tour provides for an approximately 1 hour stop at a local restaurant, where a buffet with traditional Azorean dishes is offered. The lunch is optional, with a fairly affordable cost between 12,50€ and 13,50€ per person, including soup, fish and meat dishes, salads and bread. Drinks, dessert and coffee have a separate cost. Participants who choose not to have lunch should wait during this period. However, if the whole group prefers not to make the stop for lunch, the tour will continue uninterrupted and may end about 1 hour earlier.
In the summer, there is the possibility of taking a dive at Almoxarife Beach! Don't forget to bring bathing suit and a towel. There's a place to swap on the beach. There is only one rule: you have to be dry before you go back to the cart.
If you travel with luggage, you don’t have to worry, the trunk luggage compartment has plenty of space to accommodate everything with comfort, so you can enjoy the experience to the fullest.

Options

Lunch not included

Shared Tour: Explore in small groups - up to 8 people.

Important: Lunch not included (optional). For more information, see the “Additional Information” section of the product.

Pickup included
Private Tour

Important: Exclusive experience for your group. Enjoy the day at your own pace, following your preferences and interests.

Lunch not included: The Guide will recommend local options tailored to your preferences.

Pickup included
Lunch included

Shared Tour: Explore in small groups – up to 8 people.

Tasty and authentic food: Buffet with traditional island dishes, prepared according to the recipes and flavors of local gastronomy.

Pickup included