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Full-Day Private Tour of Faial

5.0 Excellent 48 reviews
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German, English, French, HU
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Overview

Guidekin summary

A private full day around Faial from Horta to the Capelinhos volcano and the Caldeira, with a picnic lunch with drinks in a recreation park included. Priced per person on tiers from one to six adults, so small parties pay more each. 5 from 48 reviews at €125 per person for .

From the guide

The full day tour takes about 7-8 hours and leads you to all points of interest of Faial. The Faial, everything in one day is perfect for visitors who want to know more about Faial, its history and its people.
The tour leads you along the southern coast from Horta to the volcano of Capelinhos. At lunch time, we will have a rich picnic in one of the recreational parks of Faial. In the afternoon you will visit the Caldeira, see the lighthouse of Riberinha destroyed by an earthquake and then go to one of the best sandy beaches of the Azores.

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Ranked #4 of 15 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €70 to €300, median €150; typical length 6h. 15 of 15 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 15 Private Tours

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 09:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 2, 2026.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Lunch: Rich lunch picnic with drinks
Liability insurance
Personal accident insurance
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Lot's of stories on the past and present of Faial

Itinerary

Faial Island Stop 1
The first part of the tour follows largely the main road on the southern coast of Faial to the Volcano of Capelinhos. The second part leads up to the Caldeira then to the eastern tip of the Island and from there back to Horta. In-between the attractions there are short drives of 15 to 20 minutes.
Pass by
The cliffs of Lajinha are in Feteira, a small parish on the south coast of Faial Stop 2
A nice place to view the rocky and south coast of Faial created by lava flows.
15 min
The emblematic white volcanic rock of Morro de Castelo Branco which most visi... Stop 3
The emblematic white volcanic rock of Morro de Castelo Branco which most visitors might have spotted it just before touchdown of their flight.
15 min
Varadouro Stop 4
is a small coastal resort, in the old days it used to be the summer resort of the wealthy families of Horta who spent their summer holiday there. Nowadays it is a residential area with some very popular natural swimming pools.
15 min
Capelinhos Stop 5
The volcano of Capelinhos located at the western tip of Faial is a living witness of active volcanism in the Azores. Before its eruption between September 1957 and October 1958, the small port below was one of the most important places for launching whaling boats.
45 min
Praia Da Faja Stop 6
The Fajã da Praia do Norte is a headland created by the lava of the eruption of the Cabeço do Fogo volcano in 1672. Nowadays it is a quiet spot with adegas, old agricultural buildings, summer houses and beautiful small gardens.
15 min
The park of Capelo is a well-maintained forest park with small trails on whic... Stop 7
The park of Capelo is a well-maintained forest park with small trails on which you can explore the different trees and plants of Faial, for the children there is a playground. The perfect place for having lunch with a rich picnic.
1h 30m
Caldeira Stop 8
The Caldeira do Cabeço Gordo is one of the main landmarks of Faial. Situated in the center of the island it is with its 2 kilometre diameter and 400 meter depth probably the most impressive crater of the Azores.
15 min
The ruins of the lighthouse of Farol da Riberinha is an emblematic memorial o... Stop 9
The ruins of the lighthouse of Farol da Riberinha is an emblematic memorial of the massive earthquake that hit Faial on the 9th of July 1998. The earthquake which had a magnitude of 6.2 on the Richter scale caused massive destruction on Faial.
15 min
The church São Mateus of of Riberinha is another witness of the devastations ... Stop 10
The church São Mateus of of Riberinha is another witness of the devastations of 1998. It is the former parish church of Ribeirinha which has been hit hardly by the earthquake.
15 min
Praia do Almoxarife Stop 11
The parish Praia do Almoxarife is best known for its long beach with black sand. It used to be the first beachhead of the early settlers, nowadays a popular place to go to the beach in the summer.
15 min
Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Stop 12
From the viewpoint Miradouro da Nossa Senhora da Conceição there is stunning panorama covering the bay of Horta and Praia do Almoxarife on Faial with the Islands of Pico and São Jorge in the background.
15 min

Departure & Return

Pickup included

Pick up and drop off at the place of your choice in Faial

12 pickup points listed by the operator, 10 of them hotels

Start point

Meeting point is in front of the Casa da Baia tourist information building.

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End point

Meeting point is in front of the Casa da Baia tourist information building.

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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