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Faial Island: Full-Day Premium Private Tour

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Discover Faial Island on a premium, full-day private tour with an experienced local Guide. Enjoy total flexibility, exclusive service and the freedom to explore the main highlights and secret corners of the island at your own pace—perfect for couples, families and groups.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Insured
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch Lunch is not included so you can select where you prefer to go for lunch or just snack.
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• The transfer to the tour will be outside the reception of your hotel/accommodation, at the Terminal Maritime or at Horta Airport (please mention the flight number). The Guide will be in a grey Opel van. • It is also possible to start the Tour sooner or later, in the way that is most convenient to you. Contact us for more information!

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Faial Island

Being a Private Tour, you will have the opportunity to see all the places you want.Explore the island comfortably in private whether you are traveling solo, as a couple, as a family or in a group of friends.* Although we have our pre-established itineraries, it is always possible to adapt to your interests so that you get the most out of your stay in Faial.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monte Da Guia Walking Trail

Monte da Guia is a volcanic cone, with two semicircular craters. From this location you will have a privileged view of Porto Pim beach and the city of Horta.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao

Monument of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, from this place you can see the historic center of the city and the bay of Horta on one side and, on the other, Praia do Almoxarife. You can also see the neighboring Pico Island and the highest point in Portugal, Pico Mountain. On clear days you can still see the islands of São Jorge and Graciosa. Without a doubt, a place with a privileged view!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Flamengos (pass by)

On the route to Caldeira do Faial we will travel along a road with excellent views of the entire parish of Flamengos. This is the only parish on the island that does not have direct access to the sea and is surrounded by mountains and volcanoes.
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Caldeira

Located in the center of the island, Caldeira is the true ex-libris of Faial. It is one of the largest volcanic craters in the Azores, and was the origin of the island, measuring around 2000 meters in diameter, 7000 meters in perimeter and 400 meters deep.In this impressive place you will have the possibility to take a short walk, take unique photos or simply observe what the force of nature can create.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Porto do Comprido

Still in Capelinhos, we will visit the Natural Pools of Porto do Comprido. These pools were formed by basalt rocks, which resulted from the solidification of incandescent lava in the sea.We will pass by the whale village that once existed in this location but is now almost completely buried by volcanic sand and ash. In the 19th century, Porto do Comprido was one of the most important whaling stations in the Azores archipelago.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Praia do Almoxarife

Visit to one of the most beautiful beaches on the island with views of Pico, S. Jorge and Graciosa islands. This is the largest volcanic sand beach in Faial and one of the largest in the Azores.You will have free time at this location. You can choose to have a drink at a local cafe, take a walk along the beach (or around the parish), or take a swim in our temperate waters.From here we will head for lunch at a local restaurant, away from the typical tourist routes so you can have a more authentic experience.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Capelinhos

Place of great volcanic beauty. The Capelinhos Volcano is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the Atlantic, particularly in the Azores. Its landscape takes us to a lunar environment. Enjoy the contrast between the gray of the sands and the green of the mountains and the blue of the sky and sea.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • If you would like to have lunch at a specific restaurant, please mention the name of the restaurant during the Reservation. If you prefer, we can make the Reservation on your behalf. Otherwise, you can choose where to have lunch during the excursion. If you prefer not to stop for lunch, the tour will continue and can end about 1 hour earlier.
  • Please share your number OF WhatsApp to facilitate communication.
  • The tours usually last 7 hours, but we are flexible with the schedule. A good solution for travelers who want to return to Pico at the end of the tour.

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

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 (+00). Read more Apr 2025

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

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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 (+00).
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The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Insured.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Private transportation in comfortable vehicle.
  • Pickup and drop-off at hotel / port / airport.
  • Experienced and professional local Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch. Lunch is not included so you can select where you prefer to go for lunch or just snack.
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Accessibility information for the Faial Island: Full-Day Premium Private Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • Bottled water
  • Insured
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation in comfortable vehicle
  • Pickup and drop-off at hotel / port / airport
  • Experienced and professional local Guide
  • LunchLunch is not included so you can select where you prefer to go for lunch or just snack.

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • If you would like to have lunch at a specific restaurant, please mention the name of the restaurant during the Reservation. If you prefer, we can make the Reservation on your behalf. Otherwise, you can choose where to have lunch during the excursion. If you prefer not to stop for lunch, the tour will continue and can end about 1 hour earlier.
  • Please share your number OF WhatsApp to facilitate communication.
  • The tours usually last 7 hours, but we are flexible with the schedule. A good solution for travelers who want to return to Pico at the end of the tour.
  • If you travel with luggage, you don’t have to worry, the trolley has plenty of space to accommodate everything with comfort, so you can enjoy the experience to the fullest.
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