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.
Sailing tours – Private Full Day Sailboat Trip
Sailing tours – Private Half Day Sailboat Trip
Private Half Day Sailing tour w/ lunch on board
A marvellous trip aboard our modern and comfortable sailing boat, lasting around 4 hours, which can be enjoyed between 9am and 1pm throughout the morning or between 2pm and 6pm in the afternoon.
Includes bed and breakfast and a tasting menu with products from the Azores.
Minimum 1 pax / Maximum 5 pax
Around the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo (April 15 to October 15)
Circle by boat around the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, see and learn about the beautiful submerged volcano’s geology and living habitat!
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.
Sailing tours – Private Sunset Sailboat Trip
Private Sunset Sailing Tour
Enjoy a memorable 2.5 hour sail in the late afternoon, appreciating the beauty of the sunset as you've never seen it before in communion with the sail. Drinks and a tasting menu with products from the Azores included.
Standard time - 6.30pm to 9pm (the start time can be adjusted depending on the time of sunset)
Minimum 1 pax / Maximum 5 pax
House Bali Furnas
Located 2.3 km from Lagoa das Furnas, 6.3 km from Pico do Ferro and 15 km from Lagoa do Congro, House Bali Furnas provides accommodation set in Furnas. This apartment is 27 km from Fire Lagoon and 90 metres from Parque Terra Nostra.
Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Fumarolas is 1 km away.
Accomodates up to 2 persons
Furnas Valley Full-Day Tour with a Local
Discover one of the most emblematic Villages of the Azores where the volcanic activity rises from the mountains
On this tour, exclusively private, you will be in contact with nature in a unique experience on an active volcano.
During this tour to Furnas, I will offer a unique combination of geothermal activities, natural beauty, local culture and relaxation, making it an attractive destination for visitors who want to experience something different and authentic with a local guide.
We will also visit the one and only beautiful tea plantation of Europe, "A Plantação de Chá da Gorreana".
Pick up at your hotel or accommodation
Vila Franca Islet Reserve (October 16 to April 14)
See upclose a volcanic marvel – the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo off-coast protected natural reserve. Learn more about its geology, and living fauna and flora!
The tour starts with a short briefing introducing to the volcanic islet’s geology, plant and animal species that can be found, the nature reserve’s rules, and safety. Everyone will follow the Guide and Skipper to their designated boat, for 10 minutes travelling by sea to the Islet.
