Top Praia da Vitória Day Trips

Traditional history relates that the Azores remained undiscovered until the Portuguese arrived in 1427, but Terceira is home to several much older structures. Discover them on this unique tour with a private guide who knows the walking routes—and even discovered one site. Learn about the different theories as you visit a megalithic complex and a Roman columbarium (where urns were stored), and follow an ancient trail carved by oxcarts.

Explore Terceira Island in the Azores at your own pace in this private tour of the top attractions. Pick and choose the attractions that most interest you, or let your guide curate a unique experience for your day. From volcanoes to natural pools, churches to belvederes, you will learn all about the life and history of the Azores.

This is an excellent pick for first-time visitors to Terceira. Get the most out of your time by going on a comprehensive day tour that covers the island’s best views and most spectacular scenery. Avoid the hassle of organizing car rental and enjoy having a driver for the day to take you between dispersed sites.

The tour of Lagoons & Volcanoes is a combination of two activities ( a walking trail and afternoon minivan tour with focus on the volcanology aspect) with lunch with drinks included, in a total of 8 hours of tour. Enjoy the morning part through the hiking trail of Mistérios Negros, a 5-kilometer walk that stands out for its extreme natural beauty, be it lagoons and cryptomeria forests or endemic vegetation (Azoric), or even volcanic landscape. Its level of difficulty is medium, with ap. 100 mt, in an irregular terrain. In the afternoon part you're invited to visit the interior of an empty volcano, walk through a fumarolic field, explore the interior of the lava tunnel of Gruta do Natal, and stroll through the natural pools in the parish of Biscoitos. We inform that the stop of Algar do Carvão is closed since October, and will be for 18 months, due to construction works in their visitors center.

Discover the geological systems of Terceira on a full-day excursion to underground caves. Alongside a private guide, explore the island and see how ancient volcanic eruptions shaped the landscapes that we see today. Visit Christmas Cave and the Algar do Carvão lava tube, or even a few caves that are not open to the public, and learn about each destination from your guide.

The Relax Tour along the coast of Terceira Island is a relaxing tour along the coast, where you can enjoy nature and swim in the best-known places but also in those that few know about, which makes them even more relaxing and peaceful. Lunch will be at a place by the sea.

The beautiful island of Terceira is known for its rugged beauty. Take the stress out of driving on unfamiliar roads by exploring Terceira in a 4x4. Having a driver for the day means you can let someone else navigate, while you focus on taking in the sights. Go down rural roads that are mostly used by farmers, and see pretty flora and fauna. A tasty barbecue lunch is included with unlimited beer and wine.

Spend a day on the water by going on a peaceful fishing trip in the Azores. You won’t have to worry if it’s your first time fishing as you’ll be taught fishing skills from your guide. While you’re fishing, you’ll get access to spectacular views that you wouldn’t see otherwise. No need to bring food with you as the staff on the boat will cook your freshly-caught fish and treat you to a generous lunch with salads, bread, island cheeses, and unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks included.

If you want to spend a day immersed in the beautiful Azorean nature and capture photos of your journey, then this excursion is right for you. Alongside a private guide, enjoy a full day of exploring the volcanic island of Terceira, from sunrise to sunset. You can do one or more trails at a pace that feels right for you and learn several photography techniques to capture photos of your time.

Get in touch with nature on this full-day hybrid tour that pairs whale watching with a Jeep tour on the Island of Bruma (Terceira Island). See giant whales swimming free in their natural environment then drive off the beaten path by way of secondary roads passing by blue hydrangeas, basaltic stone, and green farmer’s pastures. Stop at lookouts along the way to take in the green countryside.