Faial Island: Half Day Tour

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Faial Island, Portugal

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Mineral water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Round-trip transportation to the hotel

    Meeting and Pickup

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    • The pick up for the tour will be between 9:15 and 9:30. The Guide will be in a grey Opel van. Pickup locations: 1 - outside the reception of your hotel/ accommodation in Horta. 2 - at the Maritime Terminal. 3 - at the Airport available only on private tour. 4 - one of the suggested meeting points that you select.

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    What To Expect

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    Monte Da Guia Walking Trail

    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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    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!
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    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.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    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.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    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.
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    40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Perfect for guests who are in Pico: explore the Faial, enjoy the Horta and return the same day!
    • If you travel with luggage, you don’t have to worry, the trolley has plenty of space to accommodate everything with comfort, so you can enjoy the experience to the fullest.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Faial Island: Half Day Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (+00). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-159669P2

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    What's Included

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    • Mineral water
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Round-trip transportation to the hotel
    • You can choose between a semi-private tour or a private tour.
    • Professional and experienced guide, native to Faial Island
    • Bilingual guide (Portuguese and English)

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please share your number OF WhatsApp to facilitate communication
    • Perfect for guests who are in Pico: explore the Faial, enjoy the Horta and return the same day!
    • If you travel with luggage, you don’t have to worry, the trolley has plenty of space to accommodate everything with comfort, so you can enjoy the experience to the fullest.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (+00).
    • This adventure requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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