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Private half a day Faial, a first impression
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3 to 4 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: German, English, French, Hungarian
Overview
This half day tour of about 3-4 hours, gives you a first impression of the major points of interest of the island. The tour is perfect for those who only stay a short time in Faial and do not want to miss anything.
The tour leads you along the southern coast from Horta to the volcano of Capelinhos with a number of stops in between. On the way back we will take a minor road high above the villages. Depending on the weather conditions, you will either visit the Caldeira or some view points above Horta.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Liability insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- A lot of stories about Faial
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Meeting point is in front of the Casa da Baia tourist information building.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Pick up and drop off at the place of your choice in Faial
What To Expect
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.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piscinas Naturais do 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.
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. It is the result of an eruption which lasted from September 1957 until October 1958, it was the latest terrestrial eruption in the Azores.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
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.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Visitfaial
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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