Half-Day Faial Island Tour: A Relaxing Getaway to the Azorean Paradise Known as the 'Blue Island'
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4 Ratings
Horta

Indulge in a half-day journey on Faial Island in the Azores. The tranquil bays and gentle sandy shores provide a serene island sanctuary escape. Uncover the reason for Faial’s ‘Blue Island’ moniker as your guide escorts you to the top highlights of the island with your transportation.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao - Here you will have lovely views from Horta, Praia do Almoxarife, the islands of Pico, S. Jorge and Graciosa on clear days.

  • Caldeira - Here you can see Caldeira, an old and dorment vulcano….
    Also lovely views!

  • Miradouro da Ribeira das Cabras - On this viewpoint you can see Fajã da Praia do Norte, the parish and the allignment of vulcanos from Capelo’s Peninsula.

  • Capelinhos - Here you can see the landscape of Capelinhos Vulcano, a completly different landscape from the rest of the island. Capelinhos Vulcano erupted from September 1957 until October 1958.

  • Centro De Artesanato Do Capelo - Here you have some free time to see what locals do in crafts, also chance for tea and some shopping.
    When we leave the handcraft center we will drive by Capelo’s Park.

  • Monte da Guia - Alojamento Local - Monte da Guia was formed by an old and dorment vulcano, you can see the Caldeirinhas, they are the old craters from this vulcano. You also have views over beach of Porto Pim and Horta.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Horta hotels)
  • Professional guide
  • Transport on shared vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Infant seats available on request
Location
Horta
Rua Conselheiro Medeiros Nº 2 R/C 9900-144 HORTA
Cancellation Policy

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

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Marta_b
Jul 30, 2022
Great tour and... - Great tour and unbelievably great guide. His short lectures about history and geology were condensed, fun and profesional. Thank you!
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James
Feb 18, 2018
We thank Viator for this tour. Even in... - <p>We thank Viator for this tour. Even in a half day tour we were able to experience lots!</p>
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Susan_h
May 4, 2017
We had a wonderful private tour with... - <p>We had a wonderful private tour with Jack who drove us all around the island. He gave us historical information and local lore. We stopped and watched the waves crashing into the lava rocks at Praia do Norte and at Capelo. Both places gave a sense of the power and majesty of the water.</p>
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Dregs
Jul 6, 2023
There is a lot to see and the views are wonderful - We booked the day before so we’re pleasantly surprised when e we were the only guests. Our guide took us on around the island and across the centre explaining how volcanoes had formed the geography of the island over time. The map she gave us showed the main sites and she identified a number of plants as we went around. A coffee stop and a chance to enjoy local bread was welcome. Visiting the lighthouse and volcano exhibition is fascinating - on a full day tour you can stay for the needed 90 minutes there. If we had had more time we would have gone back and seem this and climbed to the top of the volcano. Our driver was very softly spoken so we found it difficult to hear her when we moving across rough roads such as cobbled areas. We did ask her to speak up but I’m sure we missed interesting information.
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