The tour starts with a short briefing introducing the islet’s geology and wildlife, the nature reserve’s, and boat safety. Follow the Guide and Skipper to your designated boat for 5-minute travel by sea to the Islet.

Enjoy a boat exploration to see and admire the volcanic marvel and its notorious geological features and the seasonal highlights of marine life, with an enchanting narrative while circling the Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo.

A beautiful exposed relic of an oceanic volcanic cone and unique wildlife-thriving maritime sanctuary sculpted by the forces of sea and seismic activity, for Birds and Fish to even Lightfoot Crabs, it is especially life-rich from Fall to Spring! It is also a prominent influential factor in Vila Franca do Campo and the island’s history, a representation of the resilient embrace of life on the edge of the Atlantic.

Your guide will keep you informed on what you are observing and is available for any specific questions – feel free to ask! After the boat tour it is time to head back to the Marina for check-out.

We recommend you to be at the specified time registration and briefing. Eat light, bring your personal water supply, sunscreen and chapstick for the Sun, and warm clothing since temperatures may vary. Light food is permitted onboard, and a Camera is essential, specially for photography lovers – please protect any electronics and personal equipment.

We do not recommend this tour to anyone pregnant, with weak back, in delicate health condition, nor to children under the age of 4.

Bathing is not permitted on this tour.

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Our Half-Day Jeep Safari promises an off-road adventure like no other. Leave the ordinary.

Itinerary
Lagoa das Patas
Gruta do Natal
Furnas do Enxofre
Algar do Carvão
Highlights
Visit to the lava tube
Visit to the interior of a volcano
Fumaroles

Highlights
– Lagoa do Capitão
– Miradouro Pico da Urze
– Lava tunnel
– Criação Velha Vineyards
– Cachorro
– Lajido
– Visit to Vigia
– Lajes do Pico
– Picnic with local products

Meeting point
– The tour starts at 9:00 am at our office in Lajes port. 

Included in the tour
– Picnic with local products
– Transport
– Guide of the natural park of Pico
– Personal accident insurance

The tour takes you past the beautiful lakes and stunning viewpoints of the central plateau. You will also go on an adventure underground and explore the mesmerising lava tunnels. 

Highlights
– Lagoa do Capitão
– Lagoa Seca
– Lagoa do Paul
– Miradouro Pico da Urze
– Lava tunnels several hundred metres long

Meeting point
– The tour start at 9:00 at our office in the harbour of Lajes do Pico

Included
– Transportation
– Guide of the Natural Park of Pico
– Insurance
– Helmet, headlight and gloves

Level: Difficult
Highlights
Walk through the forest
Lagoa do Negro
Vale do Fundo
View of Pico Gaspar

Includes: 3h30 hours (approx.) • Pick up & Drop off* • Portuguese, English and Spanish • Minibus/Minivan

Departure:

Time: 09h00 AM

Arrival:

Time: 12h30 PM

Difficulty

Easy

Description

We start our visit at Monte Brasil, enjoying a panoramic view over the city of Angra do Heroísmo at the Pico das Cruzinhas viewpoint. We continue along the east coast towards the Serretinha viewpoint, with a panoramic view over the Cabras Islets. 

A little further we will go to Salga Bay and Mós Bay, which were places with a big importance in the history of Terceira. 

The next stop is the village of São Sebastião, which has one of the oldest churches on the island. 

After this stop we go towards the city of Praia da Vitória, where we will stop at the Serra do Facho viewpoint, that offers a privileged view over the city.  

Finally, we go up to the Serra do Cume viewpoint, where we can see the famous ‘Manta de Retalhos’, the largest caldera in the Azores (learn more about the Azores Islands paradise).

• Monte Brasil 
• Miradouro da Serretinha 
• Salga Bay 
• São Sebastião Church 
• Serra do Facho Viewpoint
• Serra do Cume Viewpoint

What’s included?

• Professional certified driver/guide;
• Civil liability insurance;
• Personal accident insurance;
• *Pick up and drop off at hotels and guesthouses close to the center of Angra do Heroísmo. Outside this area, it is possible but there is an extra fee.

What should you be aware of?

• Minimum 2 people;
• Children aged 6 to 10 years old 50% discount;
• Children up to 5 years old free.

Cancellations

Customers will receive a full refund or credit if cancellation is made up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding cancellation and refund options. In case of no-show, the full amount will be charged.