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Half-Day VW Samba Private Bus Tour around Faial Island

5.0 (5 reviews) 2–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Half-Day VW Samba Private Bus Tour around Faial Island

About this activity

Our original, 1974 VW Samba Bus equipped with enhanced suspension offers truly comfortable and unique 23 window panoramic rides. Carefully curated tours will take you to magnificent places with your driver telling entertaining stories and looking after your needs. It is our passion to create memories that will put a smile on your face long after you left the island.

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At a glance

Duration
2–5 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–5
Guide
German, Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by
Joyride Faial

What is included

Included

  • Included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
  • Included: Alcoholic Beverages
  • Included: Snacks

Not included

  • Not included: Museum entrance fees - Children free Junior 5€ Adults 10€ Seniors 5€

Itinerary

  1. Capelinhos

    30 min Admission not included

    After a beautiful ride up to Caldeira and along the south coast highway of Faial we arrive at Capelinhos where you may visit the museum or explore the surrounding area.

  2. Piscinas Naturais do Varadouro

    2 hours

    Our favorite sunset chill tour includes an onsite surprise gourmet experience.

  3. Caldeira

    one hour

    A comfortable panoramic ride through an impressive natural environment up to 1043m above sea level for enjoying the stunning view into the central crater of the island - 400m deep and 2km wide.

  4. Monte Da Guia Walking Trail

    20 min

    Just the first stop of our designated Horta Highspot ride - offering stunning panoramic views over the city and Europe's most westerly marina.

  5. Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao

    20 min

    A common stop of most of our tours, yet one of the most scenic, offering tremendous panoramic views above the horizon towards Graciosa, Sao Jorge, Pico and the city of Horta.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

  • We will meet you in a place of your choice, we are very easily recognizable by our car, a Volkswagen samba bus that is the only one in Azores. The driver always wears flowers themed shirts and has our company badge on his neck.

End point

  • We will meet you in a place of your choice, we are very easily recognizable by our car, a Volkswagen samba bus that is the only one in Azores. The driver always wears flowers themed shirts and has our company badge on his neck.

Pickup points

  • Quinta Das Buganvilias
  • Residencial Sao Francisco
  • Apartamentos Principe Apart Center
  • Pousada Forte da Horta
  • Quinta do Vale
  • Garden's Nest - North Villa
  • Azoris Faial Garden - Resort Hotel
  • Horta Airport
  • Alice"s House
  • Hotel Do Canal

and one more pickup point

The pick-up point will be decided by the customers and we will pick them up at the place they choose, we are easily recognizable for the cars and the driver always wears a company card.

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

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Alcoholic drinks are only given for people that are 18 years old or older.

Traveller ratings

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Half-Day VW Samba Private Bus Tour around Faial Island

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