São Miguel: Azores Whaling & Lookout Legacy Tour
Overview
Taking you back to how ancient azorean whaling traditions were, and how they transitioned to nowadays wildlife observation & research, and even to a unique sport!
What's Included
- Local Whaling History Session
- Lighthouse Keeper Tour
- Insurance
- Knowledgeable Guide
- Guided Van Tour (air-conditioned) & Whaler Lookout Tour
- Personal Water supply
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the option “With 12PM Pickup”.
Hotel pickups are are subject to availability, and commence prior to designated time. Contact us to book and confirm your exact pickup time.
For the option “Meet Us at the Marina”.
Marina de
9680-187 Islands, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Meet us at the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo for check-in at the specified time.
The tour starts with a short briefing and presentation about the local Whaling culture, then visit the authentic 1945 whaleboat “Senhora de Fátima”, the single fully operational and sea-worthy evidence of the era in São Miguel.
Take a van tour to the whaler lookout “Vigia da Furada”, and learn the ancient 1830 whale spotting techniques which helped evolve Azorean Whale Watching to one of the world’s best. Experience searching for whales yourself using specialised long-range binoculars in the lookout role!
Visit Ponta Garça’s 1957 Lighthouse, for a lighthouse keeper guided tour with interesting facts about the building, its importance for maritime activities and sea men, and to appreciate the beautiful island and ocean views.
Then head back to the Marina for check-out.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Eat light, your personal water supply, sunscreen and chap-stick for the Sun, and warm clothing since temperatures may vary. Light food is permitted, and a Camera is essential, specially for photography lovers - protect any personal equipment!
- English is the official language, but our team is multinational and will do their best to accommodate your preferred language (this is not guaranteed).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-58075P18
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Local Whaling History Session.
- Lighthouse Keeper Tour.
- Insurance.
- Knowledgeable Guide.
- Guided Van Tour (air-conditioned) & Whaler Lookout Tour.
- Personal Water supply.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the São Miguel: Azores Whaling & Lookout Legacy Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for São Miguel: Azores Whaling & Lookout Legacy Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Local Whaling History Session
- Lighthouse Keeper Tour
- Insurance
- Knowledgeable Guide
- Guided Van Tour (air-conditioned) & Whaler Lookout Tour
- Personal Water supply
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Eat light, your personal water supply, sunscreen and chap-stick for the Sun, and warm clothing since temperatures may vary. Light food is permitted, and a Camera is essential, specially for photography lovers - protect any personal equipment!
- English is the official language, but our team is multinational and will do their best to accommodate your preferred language (this is not guaranteed).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
