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Full-Day Private Tour of Faial

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Faial Island, Portugal
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7 to 8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Hungarian
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Overview

The full day tour takes about 7-8 hours and leads you to all points of interest of Faial. The Faial, everything in one day is perfect for visitors who want to know more about Faial, its history and its people.
The tour leads you along the southern coast from Horta to the volcano of Capelinhos. At lunch time, we will have a rich picnic in one of the recreational parks of Faial. In the afternoon you will visit the Caldeira, see the lighthouse of Riberinha destroyed by an earthquake and then go to one of the best sandy beaches of the Azores.

What's Included

  • Lunch Rich lunch picnic with drinks
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
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    Meeting and Pickup

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    Pickup details

    Pick up and drop off at the place of your choice in Faial

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    Praça Infante Dom Henrique
    9900-016 Horta, Portugal

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    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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    Faial Island (pass by)

    The first part of the tour follows largely the main road on the southern coast of Faial to the Volcano of Capelinhos. The second part leads up to the Caldeira then to the eastern tip of the Island and from there back to Horta. In-between the attractions there are short drives of 15 to 20 minutes.
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    Miradouro da Laginha

    The cliffs of Lajinha are in Feteira, a small parish on the south coast of Faial. A nice place to view the rocky and south coast of Faial created by lava flows.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Rail Morro de Castelo Branco

    The emblematic white volcanic rock of Morro de Castelo Branco which most visitors might have spotted it just before touchdown of their flight.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Varadouro

    Varadouro is a small coastal resort, in the old days it used to be the summer resort of the wealthy families of Horta who spent their summer holiday there. Nowadays it is a residential area with some very popular natural swimming pools.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Capelinhos

    The volcano of Capelinhos located at the western tip of Faial is a living witness of active volcanism in the Azores. Before its eruption between September 1957 and October 1958, the small port below was one of the most important places for launching whaling boats.
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    45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Praia Da Faja

    The Fajã da Praia do Norte is a headland created by the lava of the eruption of the Cabeço do Fogo volcano in 1672. Nowadays it is a quiet spot with adegas, old agricultural buildings, summer houses and beautiful small gardens.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Reserva Florestal Natural do Parque do Capelo

    The park of Capelo is a well-maintained forest park with small trails on which you can explore the different trees and plants of Faial, for the children there is a playground. The perfect place for having lunch with a rich picnic.
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    1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Caldeira

    The Caldeira do Cabeço Gordo is one of the main landmarks of Faial. Situated in the center of the island it is with its 2 kilometre diameter and 400 meter depth probably the most impressive crater of the Azores.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Lighthouse of Ribeirinha

    The ruins of the lighthouse of Farol da Riberinha is an emblematic memorial of the massive earthquake that hit Faial on the 9th of July 1998. The earthquake which had a magnitude of 6.2 on the Richter scale caused massive destruction on Faial.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Igreja Ribeirinha

    The church São Mateus of of Riberinha is another witness of the devastations of 1998. It is the former parish church of Ribeirinha which has been hit hardly by the earthquake.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Praia do Almoxarife

    The parish Praia do Almoxarife is best known for its long beach with black sand. It used to be the first beachhead of the early settlers, nowadays a popular place to go to the beach in the summer.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao

    From the viewpoint Miradouro da Nossa Senhora da Conceição there is stunning panorama covering the bay of Horta and Praia do Almoxarife on Faial with the Islands of Pico and São Jorge in the background.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full-Day Private Tour of Faial?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-01). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • LunchRich lunch picnic with drinks
    • Snacks
    • Bottled water
    • Private transportation
    • Liability insurance
    • Personal accident insurance
    • All Fees and Taxes
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Lot's of stories on the past and present of Faial

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available

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