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Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)

Transport included to and from your Hotel

24h assistance


Full day tour with lunch included

Duration: 7-8 hours

Free cancellation • Refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time).

Explore the island of Faial with a local guide on this small-group day trip. Throughout the day, in addition to learning more about history and culture, you will enjoy intimate visits to the island's places of interest, such as the Capelinhos Volcano and the Caldeira do Faial Natural Reserve, among others.


During the summer season you will have free time to take a relaxing swim on a volcanic sand beach overlooking the island of Pico and São Jorge, take a walk on the beach or enjoy a drink in a small local café.


Relax over lunch in a carefully selected restaurant, off the beaten track and frequented mainly by the island's inhabitants. This way, you will have a more authentic experience while tasting local dishes.


You are passing through and we want to make sure your trip to Faial is unforgettable!

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Regular Tour (more people can participate)

from €110 per person

Ages: 10-99, maximum 8 per group

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Private Tour (only your group will participate)

from €600 per group

Ages: 0-99, maximum 8 per group

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Important Information

What's included

  • Professional and experienced guide, native of Faial Island.


  • Transport to and from your Hotel.


  • Lunch in a local restaurant, off the beaten track (food, 1 drink and 1 coffee).


  • Vehicle with air conditioning.

Time and meeting point

  • Tour starts at 9:30.


  • The Meeting Point will be between 9:15 and 9:30 outside your hotel reception, at the Maritime Terminal, or at the mentioned location in Horta. The guide will be in a gray Opel van.


  • Meeting point at the airport only available on Private Tours.
  • On Private Tours it is possible to start at 9:00am, 9:30am or 10:00am.

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes and shoes, and a waterproof jacket (weather conditions can vary quickly in the Azores).


  • Water (to stay hydrated).


  • During the summer season there is the possibility of going for a swim at Almoxarife beach. Bring clothes and a bath towel. There is a bathhouse at this location. The only rule is to enter the van with dry clothes.
  • Itinerary/ What to expect

    This is a standard itinerary for this tour. There may be changes in the places to be visited taking into account the climate, the season, or simply to meet customer preferences.


    Monte da Guia (15 minutes)


    Monte da Guia is a volcanic cone, with two semicircular craters. From this location you will have a privileged view of Porto Pim beach and the city of Horta.


    Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Viewpoint (15 minutes)


    From this location you can see the city's historic center and Horta bay on one side and Almoxarife Beach on the other. 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!


    Flamengos (passes through)


     On the route to Caldeira do Faial we will travel along a road with excellent views of the entire parish of Flamengos. This is the only parish on the island that does not have direct access to the sea and is surrounded by mountains and volcanoes. Find out why it's called Flamengos!


    Caldeira do Faial Natural Reserve (30 minutes)


    Located in the middle of the island, Caldeira is the true ex-libris of Faial. It is one of the largest volcanic craters in the Azores, and was at the origin of the island, measuring around 2000 meters in diameter, 7000 meters in perimeter and 400 meters deep. In this impressive place you will have the possibility to take a short walk, take unique photos or simply observe what the force of nature can create.


     Almoxarife Beach (30 minutes)


    Visit to one of the most beautiful beaches on the island with views of Pico, São Jorge and Graciosa islands. This is the largest volcanic sand beach in Faial and one of the largest in the Azores. You will have free time at this location. You can choose to have a drink at a local cafe, take a walk along the beach, around the parish, or take a swim in our temperate waters. From here we will head for lunch at a local restaurant, away from the typical tourist routes so you can have a more authentic experience.


    Ponta Furada Viewpoint (10 minutes)


    A coastal location of great beauty where you can observe the contact between the basalt and the sea. Here there are several caves and geological formations that will certainly please you.


    Capelinhos volcano (1 hour)


    Place of great volcanic beauty. The Capelinhos Volcano is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the Atlantic, particularly in the Azores. Its landscape takes us to a lunar environment. Enjoy the contrast between the gray of the sands and the green of the hills and the blue of the sky and sea.


    Natural Pools of Porto do Comprido (15 minutes)


     Still in Capelinhos, we will visit the Natural Pools of Porto do Comprido. These pools were formed by basalt rocks, which resulted from the solidification of incandescent lava in the sea. We will pass by the whale village that once existed in this location but is now almost completely buried by volcanic sand and ash. In the 19th century, Porto do Comprido was one of the most important whaling stations in the Azores archipelago.

  • Additional information

    • Receipt/confirmation will be received at time of booking. A reminder will be sent via email or Whatsapp prior to the tour date.

    • There may be changes to the places to visit depending on the weather or season. Whenever it is not possible to visit a place described in the itinerary, we will go to other places of interest so that you can make the most of your day.

    • This tour will have up to 8 travelers.

    • For families with children aged 0 to 9, booking is only possible privately. This is the way we find to provide the best experiences for families who visit us and, of course, for their children. This way the day will have the right rhythm so you can have a wonderful day in Faial.

    • Private Tours can be customized according to customer preferences.
  • Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund, excluding the booking fee and interbank fees.


    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, or other unforeseen circumstances, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund (excluding the booking fee and interbank fees).

What our customers say

5 stars

Very pleasant tour, worth every penny

We had a great day. It was fun and our guide Ramiro was very friendly and informative. He showed us the most interesting places on the island and gave us a lot of useful information. It was a relaxed and relaxed atmosphere with the other guests too. Lunch was also excellent!

5 stars

Amazing day! Top tour guide!

What a wonderful day with an incredible guide. We were able to see the beautiful island of Faial. Wonderful lunch included. Our guide was very fun and friendly. Do yourself a favor and book this tour!

5 stars

First class experience

Our tour guide was amazing. He grew up on the island and shared his experiences with us. The natural landscapes were magnificent.

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