Azores Marine Birdwatching Expedition & Islet w/ Biologist Guide

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Sao Miguel, Portugal

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The coast along São Miguel is home to notable birdlife, from petrels and terns to buzzards and gannets—a bird-watcher's dream, if you can get close enough. With this small-group tour, cruise out of the marina in Vila Franca do Campo with naturalists and biologists on a marine birding expedition gathering field data for research—approach bird colonies slowly and view them from a distance and through provided binoculars.

Join a marine birding expedition with a small group
View marine bird colonies through provided binoculars
Travel with biologists who know where to find bird colonies
Your zippy Zodiac boat can get up close to bird colonies

What's Included

Opticron 8x42 Binoculars
Knowledgeable Wildlife Guide
Experienced Skipper
Zodiac RIB Boat (for up to 9 each)
Impermeable Top and Life Vest
Insurance

Personal Water supply

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

All pickups are are subject to availability, and commence prior to designated time. Contact us to book and confirm your exact pickup time.

Meeting point

Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL
Marina de Vila Franca do Campo 4, 9680-187 Vila Franca Do Campo, Portugal
From Ponta Delgada city center by auto, head East along the coast and follow directions to Vila Franca do Campo. Once in Vila Franca do Campo, descend towards sea level and the Marina where our Base and Yellow Boats are stationed, and Free Parking can be found.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

What To Expect

Islet of Vila Franca do Campo

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 14 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT it is not possible to control animals' behavior in the wild, or to guarantee that you will see a specific species at a specific time frame.
This is a high conservational risk activity - a qualified Guide will always be there to ensure the best environmental & conservation standards during tour.
English is the official language, but our team is multinational and will do their best to accommodate your preferred language (this is not guaranteed).
No Children under the age of 4
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers