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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

Observation of the Capelinhos Volcano from Porto do Comprido.

Are you passing through Faial or prefer a shorter tour, but want to see the island’s most iconic sites? This is the ideal walk! In a few hours, discover the imposing Caldeira, the Volcán dos Capelinhos and viewpoints with stunning views of the nearby islands: Pico, São Jorge and Graciosa. Enjoy a guided tour with professionalism, good disposition and dedication, ensuring that every moment becomes a memorable experience at Faial.

Faial Island: Half Day Tour

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Guided Swimming Experience with Sharks in Portugal

The specie we mostly see during our activity is the Blue Sharks and you will enjoy to swim with them at their own natural habitat or look at them from the boat. Blue Sharks are very curious and pass very close to the boat, spend long periods of time surface swimming, just floating at the surface or in the boat you will experience very close interactions with these beauties. A very friendly species and one of the most beautiful animal around. We also happen to see Mako sharks, the fastest shark of the Ocean ! The activity have a maximum of 6 people on board to insure that marine life is comfortable and to provide closer interactions with the animals. Book this lifetime Shark Adventure directly with your guide Silvio!

Guided Swimming Experience with Sharks in Portugal

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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

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

Banana Flower

Visit an Organic Banana Plantation and Agroforest

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

Faial

Private half a day Faial, a first impression

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Horta

Begin a marvelous journey with a private half-day walking tour of Horta. In just a few hours, uncover the captivating history and discover hidden gems along the charming streets of Horta. As you stroll through this picturesque city, your guide will regale you with fascinating tales, revealing the stories behind the landmarks. Don't settle for mere pretty pictures, delve deeper into the rich narratives that lie beneath. Join this scenic adventure.

Private Half-Day Walking Tour of Horta Experience

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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