Faial Island Tours

Go beyond the beaches of Faial Island and discover its history and culture on this small-group day trip. In a group of just eight people, you'll enjoy intimate visits to the island's landmarks such as the Capelinhos Volcano and the Caldeira do Faial Nature Reserve, along with stops for swimming, sightseeing and eating too. Helpful tip: the route is flexible and can be adapted to the interests of the group.

A natural reserve since the 1970s, the volcanic Caldeira of Faial boasts unique geological characteristics. To aid its preservation, the Faial Natural Park controls access to the site, and so entry is only granted to those who visit with a certified guide. This option makes it easy for you to complete the descent, with a guide to help you hike and scramble over the challenging, yet rewarding, terrain.

Without a private vehicle, it’s difficult to tour Faial Island in a day. By providing private transportation and guided commentary, this guided tour is a great solution for visitors. It includes all of the Faial Island locations you most want to see such as the Faial Caldeira, Capelinhos volcano, and plenty of viewpoints overlooking the beautiful Blue Island, plus fun facts and Faial history from your guide.

Explore the lush island of Faial and learn about its rich ecosystem on a half-day tour. Join a small group and your biologist guide to explore endemic forests, volcanoes, and viewpoints. Visit the central caldera, which is a protected area, as well as the Capelinhos Volcano to learn about the creation of the Azores islands.

This tour takes you on a full-day tour to Pico from Faial, with both car and ferry transfers included. You’ll see all the major landmarks of Pico, including volcanic vineyards, Porto do Calhau for great views of Faial, the Farol de Sao Mateus lighthouse, and much more. Your guide will tell you all about the area’s whaling history, too. At lunchtime, you’ll enjoy a rich picnic provided for you.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this private tour covers many of the top highlights of Faial Island in about four hours of sightseeing. After pickup from Horta, see major points of interest along the southern coast of the island from the Varadouro Natural Swimming pools to the Cabeço Gordo Crater and the Capelinhos Volcano.

Are you passing through Faial and want to see the most emblematic places on the island? This is the tour for you! With this semi-private tour you will discover the imposing Caldeira, the Capelinhos Volcano and the viewpoints with privileged views of the nearest islands, Pico, São Jorge and Graciosa. From us, you can count on a high level of professionalism, good disposition and dedication to ensure you enjoy a unique experience.

If you want to visit Pico but aren't planning an overnight stay, see the best of the Azores’s most dramatic island on a day trip from Horta on neighboring Faial. Learn about Pico's whaling and winemaking heritage, and get fantastic perspective on the cone of Mount Pico and its lava fields. A guide ensures you soak up local island culture, too, with stops to browse handmade Azorean products and savor Pico’s fresh seafood and dairy.

Go beyond the tourist sights on Faial and enjoy an insider’s glimpse into the island’s history and culture with this private driving tour. Set off from Horta with your guide and admire the black-sand beaches of Praia do Almoxarife, learn about the whaling history of Salão, visit the volcanic slopes of Fajã da Praia do Norte and Capelinhos, and swim at Varadouro. Cap off your day by visiting a local cheesemaker and organic banana plantation.

Our original, 1974 VW Samba Bus equipped with enhanced suspension offers truly comfortable and unique 23 window panoramic rides. Carefully curated tours will take you to magnificent places with your driver telling entertaining stories and looking after your needs. It is our passion to create memories that will put a smile on your face long after you left the island.

Begin a marvelous journey with a private half-day walking tour of Horta. In just a few hours, uncover the captivating history and discover hidden gems along the charming streets of Horta. As you stroll through this picturesque city, your guide will regale you with fascinating tales, revealing the stories behind the landmarks. Don't settle for mere pretty pictures, delve deeper into the rich narratives that lie beneath. Join this scenic adventure.

Trough the green meadows to the wild cliffs of the north coast. Ride thru beautiful scenery on our beautiful Lusitano horses. Our experienced guides will tell you all about the history of the Island and make you feel safe and well taken care of. You will either ride down the coast line or up the lush greenery on the volcanic hills. The Lusitano horses are steady climbers and will take you safely on these gorgeous trails. Faial Island also called the blue Island is a volcanic island with a lot of history and nature. Its a small island but there´s a lot to do and explore.

Explore the Caldeira, a collapsed volcanic cone, on this private half-day tour. This is a must-do when you’re in Faial. The trail is relatively easy, and takes about two to three hours. You’ll also have round-trip transport from Horta provided for you, so no need to organize that separately.

The Levada hiking trail on Faial Island follows an abandoned water line through forests and across bridges and tunnels—making it easy for first-time visitors to get lost. With this private half-day tour, hike the trail with a guide who makes sure you don’t get off trail and can pass through wet and tunneled sections.

The History of Horta told like a story, along your steps, in the hidden corners and the old alleys of the city. A unique opportunity to discover the island off the beaten track.

Rent a motor yacht Rodman in the Azores (Faial, Pico and São Jorge) Enjoy a complete charter to discover the islands of the triangle in the Azores. Charter with license in tourist activities. Vessel with capacity for 10 people + 2 crew members.

We provide for the practice of Paintball a field created from scratch for this purpose. It has several towers, numerous trenches, different types of obstacles for you to enjoy a true strategy and action game.

You will have the opportunity to visit the 3 islands of the Azores triangle (Faial, Pico and São Jorge) in just one day. We will leave the Horta Marina in Faial towards the island of São Jorge where we will stop in the morning on this island and a half day van tour. After the tour we stopped for lunch at Velas in São Jorge. On the way back we will go to the island of Pico where we will stop at the marina of Madalena. In the afternoon we will take a van through the countryside of the vineyard of Criação Velha in Pico and we will go to the Wine Museum in Pico. On the return to the island of Faial we will stop for a swim in the sea.

A storytelling walk to learn everything about pirates and corsairs in the Azores! But also a riddle to solve, which will lead the most discerning young adventurers to a little treasure.