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Capelinhos volcano.

Discover the best of Faial Island on a full-day tour with your local Guide Ramiro, combining stunning landscapes, stunning volcanoes and authentic culture. Explore the most iconic spots in a comfortable vehicle while enjoying a relaxed pace. Visit Caldeira, the huge volcanic crater, and admire panoramic views, then head to the Volcano dos Capelinhos, where the 1957 eruption remodeled the coast. Along the way, discover panoramic viewpoints, beaches, traditional villages and island secrets, with stories and curiosities that give life to Faial. With flexible time at each stop and multiple opportunities for photographs, this tour is the ideal way to enjoy Faial in a single day. The groups are small to ensure a more personalized experience, so the places are limited - we recommend booking in advance to secure your seat.

Faial Island: Full Day with Local Guide, Volcanoes and Landscapes

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Faial

See Faial’s top sights in a single day without the hassle of arranging logistics with this private, all-inclusive tour. Save hours with full-day transportation, giving you time for a scenic drive along the southern coastline to Capelinhos. Learn about the history of this active volcano from your guide before stopping for a picnic lunch at a nature reserve. End your day with stops at the Cabeço Gordo caldera and Almoxarife black-sand beach.

Full-Day Private Tour of Faial

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

If you want to visit Pico but aren't planning an overnight stay, see the best of the Azores’s most dramatic island on a day trip from Horta on neighboring Faial. Learn about Pico's whaling and winemaking heritage, and get fantastic perspective on the cone of Mount Pico and its lava fields. A guide ensures you soak up local island culture, too, with stops to browse handmade Azorean products and savor Pico’s fresh seafood and dairy.

Full-Day Pico Island Tour from Horta

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Pico

This tour takes you on a full-day tour to Pico from Faial, with both car and ferry transfers included. You’ll see all the major landmarks of Pico, including volcanic vineyards, Porto do Calhau for great views of Faial, the Farol de Sao Mateus lighthouse, and much more. Your guide will tell you all about the area’s whaling history, too. At lunchtime, you’ll enjoy a rich picnic provided for you.

Private full day visit to Pico, a first impression

Price varies by group size

Banana Plantation

Go beyond the tourist sights on Faial and enjoy an insider’s glimpse into the island’s history and culture with this private driving tour. Set off from Horta with your guide and admire the black-sand beaches of Praia do Almoxarife, learn about the whaling history of Salão, visit the volcanic slopes of Fajã da Praia do Norte and Capelinhos, and swim at Varadouro. Cap off your day by visiting a local cheesemaker and organic banana plantation.

Private full day Faial, life on the island

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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