During our tours you will explore hidden places of the Island and drive by landscapes with lots of natural features. We drive along normal roads as well as less known paths and shortcuts.
There are three types of expeditions:
Half Day (4 hours) / Full Day (7 hours) / Exclusive/Private Expeditions: Half Day or Full Day
Half Day Island Tour
Departure times: 9:00 am / 2:30 pm
The half day tour last approximately 4 hours. It starts in Horta, heading straight up to the natural reserve of the Caldeira of Faial. Then we drive mostly on gravel roads, towards the interior part of the Island, continuing to Ribeira das cabras Viepoint, allowing us to appreciate the Volcano “alignment” of the Capelo peninsula.
Next, we drive to the Capelinhos Volcano breathtaking landscape, with it’s desert like appearance covered in volcanic ashes. Going back, we go back to Horta, along the south coast, visiting Varadouro where we can enjoy the view towards Morro of Castelo Branco.
Island Tour
Half Day- 1 person
- 4 hour tour (approx.)
- Guide/driver
- Pick-up & drop-off at the accommodation
- Civil Liability and Personal Accidents Insurances
Island Tour
Half Day- 2 to 8 persons
- 4 hour tour (approx.)
- Guide/driver
- Pick-up & drop-off at the accommodation
- Civil Liability and Personal Accidents Insurances
Island Tour Private
Half Day- EXCLUSIVE
- 1 person
- 4 hour tour (approx.)
- Guide/driver
- Pick-up & drop-off at the accommodation
- Civil Liability and Personal Accidents Insurances
Island Tour Private
Half Day- EXCLUSIVE
- 2 to 8 pax
- 4 hour tour (approx.)
- Guide/driver
- Pick-up & drop-off at the accommodation
- Civil Liability and Personal Accidents Insurances
- Children up to 5 years old: FREE (check availability before trip).
- Children from 6 to 12 years old (inclusive): 50% discount.
Full Day Island Tour
Departure time: 9:30 am
Full day tours last approximately 7 hours. It begins in Horta, heading to the natural reserve of the Caldeira of Faial, always surrounded by the blue hydranges, from which the Island gets it’s “blue island” designation. It keeps going towards Ribeira das Cabras viewpoint, along Serra of Feteira. We then stop for a homemade style meal lunch at Campo dos Sabores.
The afternoon proceeds with the descent to the Fajã in Praia do Norte, with it´s small beach and small stone houses, “adegas”, used for the local production of wine. Then, on to the Capelinhos Volcano. This is the most recent volcano in Europe, since it
erupted in 1957 (continued into 1958). We can observe and enjoy it’s magnificent desert like landscapes as well as make a visit to the Capelinhos Vocano Interpretation Centre.
Going back to Horta along the south coast of the Island, we make a quick stop at Varadouro to admire the amazing Morro of Castelo Branco, ending our day in Monte da Guia, already in Horta, where we can also admire one of the best
views of the city and the Bay of Porto Pim.
Island Tour
Full Day- 1 person
- 7 hour tour (aprox.)
- Guide/driver
- Pick-up & drop-off at the accommodation
- Lunch
- Ticket to the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre
- Civil Liability and Personal Accidents Insurances
Island Tour
Full Day- 2 to 8 persons
- 7 hour tour (aprox.)
- Guide/driver
- Pick-up & drop-off at the accommodation
- Lunch
- Ticket to the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre
- Civil Liability and Personal Accidents Insurances
Island Tour Private
Full Day- EXCLUSIVE
- 1 person
- 7 hour tour (aprox.)
- Guide/driver
- Pick-up & drop-off at the accommodation
- Lunch
- Ticket to the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre
- Civil Liability and Personal Accidents Insurances
Island Tour Private
Full Day- EXCLUSIVE
- 2 to 8 pax
- 7 hour tour (aprox.)
- Guide/driver
- Pick-up & drop-off at the accommodation
- Lunch
- Ticket to the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre
- Civil Liability and Personal Accidents Insurances
- Children up to 5 years old: FREE (check availability before trip).
- Children from 6 to 12 years old (inclusive): 50% discount.
Cancellations can be done at any time, as long as the company is notified in writing (via email or WhatsApp). The customer will receive a refund based on the following cancellation policy:
- Cancellations requested 7 days or more before the activity date, the customer will receive a full refund of the amount paid.
- Cancellations requested between 4 and 6 days before the activity date, the customer will receive a refund of 50% of the amount paid.
- Cancellations requested up to 72 hours before the activity date, the customer will not receive a refund.
No-shows resulting from canceled or delayed flights will be eligible for a refund in accordance with our cancellation policy.
- Island tours can be made by jeep (capacity of 6 clients + guide/driver) or van (capacity of 8 clients + guide/driver).
- Pick up and drop off at the accommodation is included in the price when the accommodation is in Horta. When the accommodation is not in Horta, an extra supplement per trip will be applied.
- Full-day Island Tours include lunch in Campo dos Sabores or another local restaurant when this one is closed (Wednesdays and holidays). The restaurant offers a buffet lunch with homemade food including a vegetarian dish.
- Lunch in other local restaurants: starter, main dish, dessert, drink, coffee or tea.
- Dietary needs on request within a maximum of 72 hours before the tour.
- The itinerary of the tour may suffer small changes depending on the weather conditions in order to offer a better service to the customer.
- The visit to the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Center will take place as long as it is in operation and during opening hours.
- In case of no-show, the total price will be charged.