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5 Day itinerary in Portugal, Europe

Inside the island of Faial in the Azores

Come and discover the beautiful island of Faial in the Azores, where the countryside and sea merge into one, and where you can contribute to the conservation of the Ocean and the endemic species in a unique travel experience! Spend up to 5 days on this beautiful island and help preserve its magical... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Light
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Horta

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Skiing/Snowboarding

Kayaking

Cycling

Outdoors & Nature

Adventure

Classic Sights

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Learn more about the enormous marine biodiversity and dive into the Azorean Atlantic

2

Explore the flavors and scents of the local gastronomy and get to know the works of the artisans

3

Help preserve the island and its fauna and flora, collecting trash from the beaches and seabed

4

Discover the most iconic places on the beautiful island of Pico

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Visit to beach of Porto Pim, Whale Factory, Climb Monte da Guia and Capelinhos Volcano.

The third most inhabited island of the archipelago, Faial is part of the central group, alongside the islands of São Jorge and Pico. With its unique landscapes, fascinating cliffs to the sea, crystal clear waters, endless green fields, volcanos as well as its richness in biodiversity, culture and tradition, this small island gathers all the conditions for the most unforgettable holidays. Walk to the beach of Porto Pim, where you will receive an introduction to microplastics before commencing to help clean the beach for half an hour. After this, you will visit the whale factory (information on whaling and cetaceans of the Azores) and climb of Monte da Guia along the Neptuno trail, where you will be in touch with the protected marine areas of the Azores in the bay of Caldeirinhas (the first marine reserve of the Azores). Enjoy a Picnic in Feteira park before visiting the Capelinhos volcano with entrance to the Interpretation Center. At 5:00 pm return to the city and enjoy free time for personal activities.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Lunch

Day 2

place Snorkelling and collection of trash from the seabed

Besides indulging in this magical natural environment, you will have the chance to help preserve the island and its fauna and flora, collecting trash from the beaches and seabed and learning more about how we can reduce the ecological footprint to keep this paradise in the middle of the ocean alive. And in the midst of this adventure, of course, you will also find enough time to simply relax, have a peaceful stroll around your surroundings, and interact with the locals. Today's morning is dedicated to snorkeling, with the identification of marine species and collection of trash from the seabed. Enjoy a delicious sea view lunch at Porto Pim Beach and then go back for trash collection on the beach or on a river, contributing to the preservation of the fauna and flora of the region. At 05:00 pm return to the city and free time for personal activities.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Lunch

Day 3

place Visit to the Botanical Garden of Faial and Trekking with trash collection along the way

In the morning, visit the botanical garden of Faial for an introduction to the endemic plants, and then start your trekking from the Caldera Perimeter or the North Beach (according to the weather) with trash collection along the way. Enjoy a picnic and then continue with the second part of the trekking trail or visit to Ribeirinha Lighthouse and other interesting points of the island. At 05:00 pm return to the city and free time for personal activities.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Lunch

Day 4

place Cetacean Observation and cleaning of cigars on the beach

Start your day with an exciting Cetacean Observation. Have lunch at the beach of Porto Pim. This afternoon, you will help by cleaning of cigars on the beach of Porto Pim. At 04:00 pm, return to the city and free time for personal activities.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Lunch

Day 5

place Visit the island of Pico

On this day, you will discover the most iconic places on this beautiful island. You will be able to visit Laje das Rosas, Pico Vineyards (protected by the UNESCO) Maroissos (volcanic rock pyramids), Lajes village and the Beleiros Museum, among other wonders of the island of Pico. At 05:00 pm return to Faial.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Lunch

What’s Included

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  • Lunch (5)

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  • Transportation during the tours

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  • All guided activities as per itinerary

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  • Insurance

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  • Transportation from/to your accommodation

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FROM PRICE PER TRAVELER

$805.00 USD