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Activity Faial Island, Portugal

Private half a day Faial, a first impression

5.0 (32 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private half a day Faial, a first impression

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
3–4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–6
Guide
German, English, French, Hungarian
Operated by
Visitfaial

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Itinerary

  1. Morro de Castelo Branco

    15 min

    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

    15 min

    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

    30 min Admission 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

    30 min

    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 point and pickup

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

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 points

  • Quinta Das Buganvilias
  • Azoris Faial Garden - Resort Hotel
  • Horta Airport
  • Residencial Sao Francisco
  • Residencias Varadouro
  • Apartamentos Principe Apart Center
  • Pousada Forte da Horta
  • Quinta do Vale
  • Hotel Do Canal
  • PATIO Ecolodge
  • Hotel Horta

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

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

  • 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

Options

  • 3 adults

    Pickup included

  • 1 adult

    Pickup included

  • 4 adults

    Pickup included

  • 6 adults

    Pickup included

  • 5 adults

    Pickup included

  • 2 adults

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

5.0 out of 5 · 32 reviews
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