Pico Full Day Tour
Discover the natural beauty, the cultural heritage of the vineyard landscape - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - and the whaling tradition that come together to create an unforgettable experience. Explore lesser-known places that reveal the authenticity of Pico Island with the possibility of being accompanied by the presence of the majestic and omnipresent Pico Mountain
Princess Alice Bank (Diving with Mantas)
Diving with Mantas (Mobula tarapacana) is classed as one of the best dives in the Azores. It is located on an underwater bank called "Princesa Alice", about 45 nautical miles south of Faial Island, at a depth of 35 metres. In this experience, you'll have the chance to dive into the heart of the ocean with these majestic animals. Occasionally, you'll also have the chance to see Tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), Barracudas (Sphyraena viridensis) and Lilies (Seriola rivoliana).
* The trip is shared with other participants and requires a minimum of 6 persons
Tour Lagoa do Fogo e Nordeste
We leave Ponta Delgada in the direction of Lagoa do Fogo, descend to Caldeira Velha and then go to Salto do Cabrito. We go further down to the Ribeira Grande boilers. On the way to Nordeste, we stop at the Gorreana tea factory and in the municipality of Nordeste we visit the following places:
- Ribeira dos Caldeirões Park
- Nordeste village
- Ponta do Sossego viewpoint
- Ponta da Madrugada viewpoint
This tour is available in Portuguese and English
Furnas, Tea Plantation and Vila Franca do Campo
We set off from Ponta Delgada in the direction of Furnas along the north coast and on the way we stopped at the Gorreana Tea Factory. Once in Furnas we have the following itinerary planned:
- Pico do Ferro viewpoint
- Furnas Lagoon and its boilers
- Terra Nostra Park or Poça da D. Beija
On the way back to Ponta Delgada, we drive along the south side of the island and make the following stops:
- Lagoa do Congro
- Castelo Branco Viewpoint
- Senhora da Paz Viewpoint
- Vila Franca do Campo Queijada Factory
This tour is available in Portuguese and English
Caldeira Descent – Private Tour in Faial
The Caldeira of Faial has been a natural reserve since 1972 (category I – IUCN). It’s a volcanic collapse crater with unique characteristics. Since the Caldeira of Faial Descent is such a special experience, Faial Natural Park controls the access to the bottom, issuing only a limited number of permits. For this reason, a certified guide is mandatory for the Caldeira Descent.
Half day: Passagem das Bestas Hiking Trail with Cheese Tasting
VAN TOUR (Half Day) – West Coast – Terceira Island
Private Full-Day Visit to Pico
This full day excursion to Pico takes about 8-9 hours, during which you will see on a very long day all the highlights of the neighboring Pico island. The tour is perfect for those visitors of Faial who want to get a full picture of Pico.Pico, all you need to see is an all inclusive trip from your accommodation in Faial, including the ferry transfers, to the main landmarks of Pico. Due to the size of the island, Pico is more than 60 km long, you will spend a lot of time in the car, but as a reward we will take you all around Pico island. Depending on the ferry schedules you will leave from Faial between 7 and 9 a.m. and return in the evening at around 4 and 6 p.m. At lunch time we will have a rich picnic in one of the recreational parks of Pico.
Full day: The Best of Terceira Island
GALEÃO – Superior Double Room, Sea View, Ensuite Bathroom
Private Half a Day Faial, a First Impression
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.
