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Pico Mountain Day Climb
Climbing Mount Pico will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of the holiday!
It is a real adventure that requires a good basic level of fitness.
We start the climb at Casa da Montanha. From there, it is about three hours to the summit. Once at the top, it’s full of breathtaking views. The descent is the toughest part of the climb, but we are by your side with tips and tricks to make it as smooth as possible.
It is an activity not to be missed and one that will stay with you for the rest of your life. A natural landscape like you’ve never seen before!
Diving with sharks
Join us on this most exciting excursion! These trips take place from July to September, and we go to the dive site in semi-rigid boats, so it's a half-day trip. On this trip, you'll have the opportunity to see one of the fastest fish in the ocean, the blue shark (Prionace glauca). It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience, where you have the chance to be in the world of this incredible predator.
* The trip is shared with other participants and requires a minimum of 4 persons
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.
Coastal Diving
The Azores are undoubtedly one of the best diving destinations in the Atlantic. Our diving season runs from April to October. Our dive sites are very diverse and can cater for all preferences and levels of experience, with more than 20 dive sites between the islands of Faial and Pico.
* The trip is shared with other participants and requires a minimum of 3 persons
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
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
Full Day Corvo Island
A boat trip to Corvo is exciting, to say the least. Starting with getting to know the smallest island in the Azores.
Includes
Insurance
Return boat trip through the caves of the island of Flores
Transfer from the boat to Caldeirão
Transfers on the island of Flores from the accommodation to the port of embarkation and return
Taxes
Lunch (Buffet with soup, dish and drink) or snack in Caldeirão (Two sandwiches, one fruit, one sweet, one water and one juice)
Guide in PT or ING
Recommended to bring:
Footwear suitable for walking (boots), comfortable clothing, light jacket, t-shirt or extra sweatshirt, food reinforcement, water, swimsuit, towel, rucksack, sun cream and hat.
Trip Duration: 6 Hours
Full-Day Private Tour of Faial
The 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.
Goat Islets
Caving Half Day Tour
Immerse yourself in a mysterious and surprising underground world. Explore some of the hundreds of volcanic cavities hidden beneath Pico Island. On a truly exceptional adventure, be dazzled by the geological wonders of extraordinary lava formations and microorganisms that develop deep within the earth and in the heart of nature.
Treat yourself to a gastronomic experience, enjoying lunch and tasting local products that reflect the authenticity of the local cuisine.
Sunrise climb – Pico Mountain
It's a pleasure to invite you to join us on this adventure to the summit of Pico Mountain!
This is the most iconic and remarkable experience in the Azores, perfect for those with good physical fitness, even without any mountaineering experience.
Start time: between midnight and 3am
Average duration: 10 hours
Whale Watching – Private Boat Charter
Whale watching is one of our greatest passions!
We are truly passionate and fascinated by these animals, and every day we try to pass on a little of this passion, and our knowledge, to all those who choose us to live this experience.
We organise morning and afternoon trips, lasting between 3 and 4 hours. The species sighted may vary depending on the time of year, however we do have some species that are "resident" all year round, such as the Sperm Whale.
* Please see our terms and conditions and cancellation policy below
