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Full Day Private Trip Faial

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| Horta, Portugal
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from $154.98 per person

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Full Day Private Trip
Capelinhos Volcano Full Day
Capelinhos Volcano Natural Pools
Caldeira of Faial
Praia do Norte
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On average, this is booked 21 (0) days in advance.
8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Our full-day car tour on Faial will take us all around the island in a fun and engaging way. We will visit Caldeira do Faial, Capelinhos Volcano, Fajã da Praia do Norte, as well as a few other places. Our itinerary is always a surprise. Since the tour is private, we have the flexibility to adapt each tour to our clients’ preferences and to the weather conditions. Our Guides love to share our island’s history and culture, and their knowledge about Azores in general. If you’re interested, we are happy to stop for a swim in the ocean during the summer or for a small hike. Our car tour on Faial is an 8 hours tour with traditional lunch included.

What's Included

  • Lunch Traditional lunch
  • Private transportation
  • Certified Guide

    Meeting and Pickup

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    Since our tours are private, we have the flexibility to adapt each tour to our client’s preferences, our clients can specify their own pickup point. Our guide will pick them up at their location. The tour starts when the guide picks up the client. To find our guide it's easy with Our island logo and our identification plates.

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    Caldeira

    The Caldeira of Faial has been a natural reserve since 1972 (category I – IUCN). Caldeira is a very unique volcanic collapse crater because the high altitude allows for a geological interpretation of most of Faial’s characteristics. The interior of the Caldeira is one of the most important nature preservation sites in the Azores. The Caldeira bio-diversity is composed of different humid habitats. Therefore, it’s common to find mud and flooded areas at the bottom.
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    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Capelinhos

    The Capelinhos Volcano, is located on Faial Island, in the Azores. It is one of the tourist attractions in the Atlantic, namely in the Azores, due to the uniqueness of its scenic beauty, of very recent origin. The volcano remained active for 13 months, between September 27, 1957 and October 24, 1958. The eruption was characterized by two main phases, an underwater phase, characterized by the emission of volcanic ash and steam from water and a subaerial phase that alternated between more explosive periods, with the emission of volcanic bombs, and more effusive periods, to which the emission of lava flows is associated.
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    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Monte da Guia

    Monte da Guia consists of a Surtseian tuff cone, resulting from underwater basaltic volcanism, with a predominant projection of volcanic ash. It rises to 145 meters and is connected to the island by an isthmus with a dune system called Entre Montes. It has two craters that are twinned and open to the south towards the sea – the Caldeirinhas –, which are classified as a Nature Reserve and constitute nursery areas for fish species. On the other hand, Monte Queimado is a cone of basalt slag, associated with a subaerial eruption of the Strombolian type and rises to an altitude of 81 meters. On the slopes of this cone, partially dismantled by the action of marine erosion, it is possible to observe the pyroclastic materials that constitute it (ash, lapilli and volcanic bombs) and basaltic veins. This area is home to endemic species.
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    Praia Da Faja

    Fajã da Praia do Norte is located on the north coast of the island of Faial, in the parish of Praia do Norte and illustrates the eternal duel between the sea and the volcanoes. Overlooking an imposing cliff covered by Laurissilva forest vegetation, its extension arises as a result of a lava flow from the historic eruption of Cabeço do Fogo (1672/73). A small beach, Praia do Norte, which gave its name to the town, boasts magnificent dark sand. This beach is sought after by surfers, given the good sea conditions for this type of practice. In the area we also find a small port, carved into a magnificent lava flow that contains one of the most beautiful geological treasures in the region, the olivine xenoliths.
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    Varadouro

    Varadouro is a small coastal resort in the parish of Capelo. In the old days it used to be the summer resort of the wealthy families of Horta who spent their summer holiday there. The Varadouro Natural Pools are formed by black balsatic rocks, which are lava flows that after the eruption reached the sea and gave rise to the rocks. The Varadouro Natural Pools have salty and warm waters. In summer, the average temperature is around 22ºC.
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    Praia do Almoxarife

    The Almoxarife beach has a long black sand framed in a green setting of great beauty and is considered one of the best beaches in the Azores. It was on this beach that Joss van Hurtere landed for the first time with 15 Flemings, in 1465. According to Friar Diogo de Chagas, in 1643, the parish had 305 inhabitants spread over 43 dwellings. (Espelho Cristalino, p. 478). The eruption on the Pico Mountain, on February 1, 1718, associated with a series of diseases that brought the people of Faial afflicted, led the officials of the Municipality of Horta and other illustrious people of the island on the same day. 20 April 1718, making a solemn vow to hold “while the world lasted” at the expense of the Council a thanksgiving feast to Senhor Santo Cristo, in the church of Praia do Almoxarife. In 1758, the church was rebuilt just as we know it today, by Father Mateus Rodrigues. It was also a landing site for Liberal troops under the command of the Count of Vila-Flor, on April 23, 1831.
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • 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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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Private Trip Faial?

    A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Private Trip Faial?
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    This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is included:
    • Lunch. Traditional lunch.
    • Private transportation.
    • Certified Guide.
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    Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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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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    The minimum age to participate is 13. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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