Banana Trip – Private Tour in Pico
The Banana Trip is a full day cultural tour in Pico island. Usually, we focus on the South coast of Pico island. We will learn about the wine culture and the UNESCO World Heritage vineyards landscape. And we will better understand the importance of the Azores Whaling culture, by visiting a few heritage sites, like the Whaling Museum.
A traditional lunch is included at Lajes village. In between, we will appreciate several natural tide pools and visit the interior of the island, Pico Central Plateau. We call it Banana Trip, because the final goal is to visit our own banana plantation. To check and see if there’s a ripe bunch of bananas, ready to harvest.
The Banana Trip is a private cultural tour in Pico island that offers an exclusive experience. The price includes all expenses from Faial island and back.
Trail running on Faial – Private Tour
Trail running on Faial is a fun way to get to know the island. The 10 Volcanoes Trail is arguably the best medium distance trail running route on Faial and is actually part of the Azores Trail Run race. This trail offers an easy way to sight-see for those who carry their running shoes with them wherever they go.
Casa da Boa Vista – Faial
Casas da Boa Vista is located in Horta, 12 km from Caldeira and 24 km from Capelinhos. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property. The accommodation comes with a seating area. Some units include a terrace and/or balcony with sea or mountain views. There is also a kitchen, equipped with an oven, microwave and toaster. A fridge and stovetop are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Every unit has a private bathroom with a bath. Free private parking is available at the holiday home. The area is popular for diving. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including cycling, fishing and hiking. The nearest airport is Horta Airport, 15.5 km from Casas da Boa Vista.
Pink House – Horta
Full day discovering Faial – Private Tour
Sete Cidades, Mosteiros and Ferraria
We set off from Ponta Delgada towards Sete Cidades on the Covoada side with the following itinerary:
- Pico do Carvão viewpoint, Lagoa do Canário, Grota do Inferno viewpoint, Cerrado das Freiras viewpoint, Santiago Lagoon, Vista do Rei viewpoint.
Then we head down to the picturesque town of Sete Cidades, where we'll stroll along the banks of the green lagoon and visit the Church of São Nicolau. Next, we'll head to Mosteiros to enjoy its black sand beach and four islets. Finally, we'll visit Ponta da Ferraria, where you can take a hot dip in the sea, depending on the time of year and the tide.
This tour is available in Portuguese and English.
Lagoa do Fogo, Caldeira Velha and Salto do Cabrito
We set off from Ponta Delgada towards Lagoa do Fogo where we will visit the various viewpoints that give us various angles of this lagoon; then we descend to the Caldeira Velha complex where you can bathe in the warm waters surrounded by the Laurissilva Forest. After this relaxation, we'll descend even further to the Salto do Cabrito waterfall, where our tour ends.
This tour is available in Portuguese and English
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
Suite “Sé Catedral”
The suites at our hostel are spacious and cosy, ideal for couples and/or couples with their families. The decor has been designed to convey the elegance and harmony of Angrense architecture to those who visit us. In these rooms, which are larger than the rest of our hostel, we can accommodate 2 adults and/or 2 children
Double Room “Álamo Oliveira”
Sea House – Flores
Casa do Mar" is a stone house with a panoramic view of the ocean and the sunset, with direct access to the sea.
It has a bedroom with a sea view, a living room with a single bed and television, a bathroom and an equipped kitchen (dishwasher and household utensils). Bed linen and towels are provided.
We ask that you pay 25 euros per person at check-in for taxes and fees not included.
The house is new and cosily decorated
Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour
Meet us at the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo for check-in at the specified time
The journey starts with a short briefing introducing Cetacean (Whales and Dolphins) local species, their migration and behavioural patterns, and onboard safety
Follow the Guide and Skipper to your designated boat, and go out to sea. Lookouts high inland help locate our friends, and provide directions via VHF Radio to where the boat will travel, initially at high speed. Carefully approaching our friends, your Guide will keep you informed, collect field imagery and data for local research, and is always available throughout to provide answers to any specific questions – feel free to ask
Marine Wildlife can be observed yearlong. More than 25 cetacean species are possible to observe, Sperm Whales are resident alongside 3 dolphin species, and abundant marine biodiversity.
