--- title: Full-Day Private Tour of Faial lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/full-day-private-tour-of-faial-326956P3/ type: tour city: Azores country: Portugal price: 125 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 48 languages: [de, en, fr, hu] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 4 of 15 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/full-day-private-tour-of-faial-326956P3/ --- # Full-Day Private Tour of Faial **Guidekin's take:** 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 . ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 12 pickup points - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: Rich lunch picnic with drinks, Snacks - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €125 per person - Rating: 5.0/5 from 48 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Visitfaial ## What's included - Private transportation - Bottled water - Rich lunch picnic with drinks - Liability insurance - Personal accident insurance - Snacks - All Fees and Taxes - Air-conditioned vehicle - Lot's of stories on the past and present of Faial ## Itinerary 1. **Faial Island** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 2. **The cliffs of Lajinha are in Feteira, a small parish on the south coast of Faial** (15m) - A nice place to view the rocky and south coast of Faial created by lava flows. 3. **The emblematic white volcanic rock of Morro de Castelo Branco which most visi...** (15m) - The emblematic white volcanic rock of Morro de Castelo Branco which most visitors might have spotted it just before touchdown of their flight. 4. **Varadouro** (15m) - 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. 5. **Capelinhos** (45m) - 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. 6. **Praia Da Faja** (15m) - 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. 7. **The park of Capelo is a well-maintained forest park with small trails on whic...** (1h 30m) - 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. 8. **Caldeira** (15m) - 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. 9. **The ruins of the lighthouse of Farol da Riberinha is an emblematic memorial o...** (15m) - 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. 10. **The church São Mateus of of Riberinha is another witness of the devastations ...** (15m) - 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. 11. **Praia do Almoxarife** (15m) - 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. 12. **Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao** (15m) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02 - 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 Meeting point is in front of the Casa da Baia tourist information building. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EjVQcmHDp2EgSW5mYW50ZSBEb20gSGVucmlxdWUsIDk5MDAtMDE2IEhvcnRhLCBQb3J0dWdhbCIuKiwKFAoSCc0wlQEgi0cLEYqNE1SSjBJvEhQKEgnzLBACIItHCxGCs-VEIRfYiQ Pickup points listed by the operator: 12 ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 15** | €125 | | 5.0 (48) | private | | [Private Terceira Island Full Day Tour](/portugal/azores/tours/private-terceira-island-full-day-tour/?format=md) | €150 | 7h | 5.0 (257) | private | | [BEST VIEW TOUR(Full Day Private Tour)](/portugal/azores/tours/best-view-tour-full-day-private-tour-68965P2/?format=md) | €190 | | 5.0 (107) | private | | [UNDERGROUNDTOUR (Full Day Private Tour)](/portugal/azores/tours/undergroundtour-full-day-private-tour-68965P3/?format=md) | €180 | | 5.0 (55) | private | Ranked #4 of 15 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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