--- title: Faial Island: Full Day Tour – Nature and Local Culture lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/faial-island-full-day-tour-nature-and-local-culture/ type: tour city: Azores country: Portugal price: 100 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 248 duration_minutes: 420 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 1 of 5 (Faial) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/faial-island-full-day-tour-nature-and-local-culture/ --- # Faial Island: Full Day Tour – Nature and Local Culture **Guidekin's take:** A full day on Faial with a native guide, from the Caldeira crater to the Capelinhos volcano and the villages between, with a summer swim stop at Almoxarife beach. Three tiers: without lunch, with lunch, or private; the tour can end early for the Pico ferry. 4.97 from 248 reviews at €100 per person. ## Overview Discover the best of Faial Island on a full-day tour with a local Guide, combining stunning landscapes, stunning volcanoes and authentic culture. Explore the most iconic spots in a comfortable vehicle while enjoying a relaxed pace. Visit Caldeira, the huge volcanic crater, and admire panoramic views, then head to the Volcano dos Capelinhos, where the 1957 eruption remodeled the coast. Along the way, discover viewpoints, beaches, traditional villages and secrets of the island, with stories and curiosities that give life to Faial. With flexible time at each stop and multiple opportunities for photographs, this tour is the ideal way to enjoy Faial in a single day. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Max 8 people: small group - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 4 start times: between 09:00 and 10:30 - Food included: see what is included ## Key facts - Price: from €100 per person - Duration: 7h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 248 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Trilhos R - Azores Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Lunch not included | €100 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Portuguese | Shared Tour: Explore in small groups – up to 8 people.
Important: Lunch is not included, but you can join the group at the restaurant and pay for your meal directly on site.
Pickup included | | Lunch included | €130 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Portuguese | Shared Tour: Explore in small groups – up to 8 people.
Tasty and authentic food: Regional buffet at a local restaurant, including dishes, drinks, dessert and coffee.
Pickup included | | Private Tour | €250 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Portuguese | Important: Exclusive experience for your group. Enjoy the day at your own pace, following your preferences and interests.
Lunch not included: The Guide will recommend local options tailored to your... | ## What's included - Professional, experienced and native Guide of Faial. - 3 options. 1st lunch not included; 2nd lunch included; 3rd private tour. - Mineral water - Air-conditioned vehicle - Round-trip transportation to the hotel - Bilingual guide (Portuguese and English) ## Not included - Anything that is not specified. ## Itinerary 1. **Faial Island** (1m) - The suggested itinerary is the normal for this tour. However, there may be changes (in the duration of the places to visit and the places to visit), taking into account the season of the year and the state of the weather. In case we have to change any of the places to visit,... 2. **Monte Da Guia Walking Trail** (15m) - Monte da Guia is a volcanic cone with two semicircular craters. From this place you will have a privileged view to the beach of Porto Pim and to the city of Horta. 3. **Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao** (10m) - Monument of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, from this place you can see the historic center of the city and the bay of Horta on one side and, on the other, Praia do Almoxarife. You can also see the neighboring Pico Island and the highest point in Portugal, Pico Mountain. On days... 4. **Flamengos** (5m) - On the route to Caldeira do Faial, we will take a road with excellent views of the entire parish of Flamengos. This is the only parish on the island that does not have direct access to the sea and is surrounded by mountains and volcanoes. 5. **Caldeira** (30m) - Located in the center of the island, the Caldeira is the true ex-libris of Faial. It is one of the largest volcanic craters in the Azores, and which was at the origin of the island, measuring around 2000 meters in diameter, 7000 meters in perimeter and 400 meters deep. In... 6. **Praia do Almoxarife** (30m) - Visit to one of the most beautiful beaches on the island with views of Pico, S. Jorge and Graciosa islands. This is the largest volcanic sand beach in Faial and one of the largest in the Azores. You will have free time at this location. You can choose to have a drink at a... 7. **Miradouro Ponta Furada** (10m) - Coastal site of great beauty where you can observe the contact of basalt with the sea. Here there are several caves and geological formations that will certainly please you. 8. **We will visit the Natural Pools of Porto do Comprido** (15m) - These pools were formed by basalt rocks, which resulted from the solidification of incandescent lava in the sea. We will pass by the whaling village that once existed in this location but is now almost completely buried by sand and volcanic ash. In the 19th century, Porto do... 9. **Capelinhos** (1h) - A place of great volcanic beauty. The Capelinhos Volcano is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the Atlantic, particularly in the Azores. Its landscape takes us to a lunar environment. Enjoy the contrast of the grey sands with the green of the mountains and the blue of... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point For those staying in the central area of Horta this may be a good option, as some places do not allow safe parking, such as the International Azores Boutique. Please, at the time of pick up be outside the garden. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please share your WhatsApp number to facilitate communication. - The tours usually end at 16:30, but we are flexible with the schedule. A good solution for travelers who wish to return to Pico at the end of the tour. - In the summer, there is the possibility of taking a dive at Almoxarife Beach! Don't forget to bring bathing suit and a towel. There's a place to swap on the beach. There is only one rule: you have to be dry before you go back to the cart. - For reservations without lunch included, the tour includes a stop at a local restaurant for about 1 hour. Lunch is optional. Those who choose not to have lunch should wait during this period. If the whole group prefers not to stop for lunch, the tour will continue and can end about 1 hour earlier. ## Compared with other Faial | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 5** | €100 | 7h | 4.97 (248) | shared, max 8 | | [Full-Day Private Tour of Faial](/portugal/azores/tours/full-day-private-tour-of-faial-326956P3/?format=md) | €125 | | 5.0 (48) | private | | [Faial Island: Half Day Tour](/portugal/azores/tours/faial-island-half-day-tour/?format=md) | €75 | 3h 30m | 4.92 (107) | shared | | [Full Day Tour of Faial Island](/portugal/azores/tours/full-day-tour-of-faial-island-406247P1/?format=md) | €119 | 8h | 4.91 (43) | shared | Ranked #1 of 5 in Faial by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €69 to €125, median €100; typical length 5h 30m. 1 of 5 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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