E-BIKE TOUR – West Side – Terceira Island
Pico East Coast Hike
Hike along the untouched western coastline of Pico Island, where dramatic cliffs meet the endless Atlantic. Traverse scenic trails, explore hidden volcanic landscapes, and immerse yourself in the island’s raw natural beauty. A journey through nature, history, and breathtaking ocean views awaits!
Duration: 4 Hours
Meeting point: Tripix Azores Officet
Age: 6+
Full day: Rocha do Chambre Hiking Trail with Picnic + Biscoitos + Pico Matias Simão
Whale Watching in Faial
Depart from Horta Marina and embark on an unforgettable 4-hour adventure dedicated to whale and dolphin watching in the stunning waters around Faial Island. Guided by a team truly passionate about marine life, you’ll have the chance to witness various species of whales and dolphins, including resident sperm whales that can be seen year-round.
Jeep Safari Tour – Full Day – Terceira Island
Connect with the interior of the Laurissilva forest; with its unique flora and fauna in a completely different and adventurous way aboard our 4x4 convertible vehicles prepared to access different places. You'll also discover our island's most interesting cultural and scenic spots.
(EN) Connect with the interior of the Laurissilva flowers; with its unique flora and fauna in a completely different and adventurous way aboard our 4x4 convertible vehicles prepared to access different places. In addition, get to know the points of greatest cultural and scenic interest on our island.
VAN TOUR (Half Day) – East Coast – Terceira Island
The East Coast is known for its long stretches of green countryside, rich in Azorean heritage, history and culture. On this tour, we can delve into the heart of the island and visit viewpoints and hidden spots known only to the locals.
Duration: 3H
Meeting point: office Azores Nature Tours
Cancellations: 48 h before
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.
Pico West Coast Hike
Hike along the untouched western coastline of Pico Island, where dramatic cliffs meet the endless Atlantic. Traverse scenic trails, explore hidden volcanic landscapes, and immerse yourself in the island’s raw natural beauty. A journey through nature, history, and breathtaking ocean views awaits!
Duration: 4 Hours
Meeting point: Tripix Azores Office
Age: 6+
Garden House
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.
Full Day: Mistérios Negros & Mistério Novo Hiking Trail + picnic
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).
Duration - 12 hours
