Faial Island Half Day Tour

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32 reviews | 223 travellers

Everyone was very friendly and nice

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Explore the lush scenery of the Azores and marvel at the beauty of Faial Island on this half-day tour - we'll even visit a volcano! How cool is that?

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Explore the lush scenery of the Azores and marvel at the beauty of Faial Island on this half-day tour - we'll even visit a volcano! How cool is that?

Faial Island Half Day Tour

At the agreed time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Horta to start our tour of Faial Island. Are you ready to discover all that this paradise on the Azores has in store for you?

First destination of the day: the viewpoint of Nossa Senhora da Conceição. From this advantage point, we'll be able to fully admire some of this island's landmarks, such as Praia do Almoxarife, Horta, Marina, Monte Queimado and Monte da Guia.

We'll then continue the tour all the way to Caldeira. Do you know that it is the most famous natural site on Faial Island? With a 2 kilometer diameter and a depth of 400 meters, this crater is completely covered by very special vegetation: a laurel forest.

Our next stop will be the Ribeira das Cabras viewpoint, from which we'll admire the Fajã da Praia do Norte and the Capelo Peninsula.

Then, we'll go for a change of scenery, literally, and visit Capelinhos Volcano. This unique location, along with its houses, and fields were covered by volcanic ash from the eruptions that took place in 1957 and 1958.

We'll finish this tour with the best coast views from the viewpoint of Monte da Guia and return to your hotel in Horta at 2.30 pm.

Full day tour

If you want an even more complete experience, we recommend the full-day tour of Faial Island.

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Duration

3 - 4h.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and other languages.

Included

Pickup and drop–off from hotels in Horta

Transport by minibus

English–speaking guide

When to book?

You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

Operate with honesty and transparency.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

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Provider
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Aerohorta

Corporate name: AEROHORTA AGENCIA DE VIAGENS E TURISMO LDA

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Pets

Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

Q - How to book?

A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?

A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.

If you have any other questions please contact us.
Cancellations

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Reviews

Our customers' reviews
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5 out of 32 reviews

8.8 / 10

8.812499999875 32 reviews | 223 travellers

2 photos of travellers

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Aug / 24 / 2024

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Veronica Cocco

Italy

Mezza giornata a Faial va più che bene, noi abbiamo avuto una guida eccellente, Leandro, che ci ha fatto volare la mattinata portandoci e raccontandoci i posti più iconici dell isola. È molto piccolina ma ha tanta storia, vale la pena fare un passaggio in quest isola Translate this opinion into English.

Half a day in Faial is more than enough, we had an excellent guide, Leandro, who made us fly the morning taking us and telling us about the most iconic places on the island. It is very small but has so much history, it is worth taking a trip to this island Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

10

Oct / 05 / 2024

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Carla

Lisboa, Portugal

Todos muito simpáticos e agradáveis Translate this opinion into English.

Everyone was very friendly and nice Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

10

Aug / 23 / 2024

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Jorge

Spain

Destacar el buen trabajo de el guía Ruben. Se nota que sabe de lo que habla y que le gusta lo que hace. Nos hizo pasar unas horas muy agradables. excursión muy recomendable. Translate this opinion into English.

Highlight the good work of the guide Ruben. It is clear that he knows what he is talking about and that he likes what he does. He made us spend some very pleasant hours. Highly recommended excursion. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

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Aug / 21 / 2024

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Paola

Biella, Italy

Tour isola FAIAL esaustivo. Alda la nostra guida spiegava molto bene ed era molto disponibile a rispondere alle nostre domande. A richiesta si fermava per permettere scatti foto. Translate this opinion into English.

FAIAL island tour exhaustive. Alda our guide explained very well and was very available to answer our questions. Upon request she stopped to allow photo shots. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

10

Sep / 15 / 2022

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Ruthi Y Nachum Inbar

Gan Yavne, Israel

LA EXPERIENCIA FUE EXELENTE . La Caldera estaba cerrada por neblina . Seguimos al lugar de la Tragedia, vimos el faro quemado y trepamos a la colina de la ceniza . Impresionante . La guia nuestra muy atenta y con claras e importantes explicaciones . Gracias a ella y a Uds. conocimos la Historia del lugar . Hay experiencias que no se olvidan . Ruthi y Norberto (Nachum) Inbar Translate this opinion into English.

THE EXPERIENCE WAS EXCELLENT. The Caldera was closed due to fog. We continued to the place of the Tragedy, we saw the burned lighthouse and we climbed the hill of the ash. Awesome . Our guide is very attentive and with clear and important explanations. Thanks to her and to you, we learned about the history of the place. There are experiences that are not forgotten. Ruthi and Norbert (Nachum) Inbar Opinion translated. Show original.

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