Full-Day Private Tour of Faial
€125.00 Per Person
Andreas from VisitfaialThe 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.
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Highlights of the tour:
- Monte da Guia
- Miradouro da Lajinha
- Morro de Castelo Branco
- Varadouro
- Capelinhos
- Praia da Fajã
- Caldeira
- Farol da Ribeirinha
- Praia do Almoxarife
- Miradouro da Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Meeting point / pick up:
This full day tour starts normally at 9:00. We pick you up directly at your place of accommodation or any place of your choice in Faial. Alternatively we can meet in the city of Horta at the Largo Dr. Manuel de Arriaga on the square in front of Hotel do Canal. Please let us know your preference!
Important information:
- Do not forget your camera and charge it fully
- Wear adequate clothing, the weather can change quickly
- Wear good and comfortable shoes
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Private guided tour for up to 6 participants
- Please contact us directly for larger groups and for children’s rates
Included in the tour:
- Lots of stories
- Rich lunch picnic with drinks
- Snacks and drinks
- Personal accident insurance
- Liability insurance
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Hotel do Canal Faial, Largo Dr. Manuel de Arriaga, Horta, Azores 9900-017, Portugal More Products
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