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Half-Day Tour around Faial Island

4.8 Great 43 reviews
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4h
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Portuguese, English, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.8
43 reviews
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Overview

Guidekin summary

A compact half day around Faial to the Caldeira and the Capelinhos volcano, the island's youngest, with viewpoints in between and water on board. Lunch is not included. 4.77 from 43 reviews at €69 per person for 4h.

From the guide

The half-day tour consists of an excursion lasting approximately 4 hours, where we can explore the main points of the island.
We visited the famous Caldeira, as well as the most recent volcano on the island of Faial, the Capelinhos Volcano, passing through various viewpoints with unique beauty.
Our team, on this tour, will do everything to give you a compact experience, so that you can get to know the best of Faial.
Book our tour now, which includes not only the guide and insurance, but also their good disposition and professionalism.
You can still enjoy some drinks on board our vehicles.

Compared with other Faial

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #5 of 5€694h4.77 (43)shared
Faial Island: Full Day Tour – Nature and Local Culture€1007h4.97 (248)shared
Full-Day Private Tour of Faial€1255.0 (48)private
Faial Island: Half Day Tour€753h 30m4.92 (107)shared

Ranked #5 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. Compare all 5 Faial

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 08:45, 14:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 08:45, 14:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked August 31, 2026.

What's Included

Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Lunch

Itinerary

Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Stop 1
Stop at the Nossa Senhora da Conceição viewpoint, with a panoramic view of the city of Horta and the east coast of Faial
30 min
Caldeira Stop 2
Passage through the central area of the island, until we reach one of the most iconic places on the island, the large Faial caldera, 2,000 meters in diameter and with its highest point at 1,043 meters above sea level.
1h
Praia Da Faja Stop 3
We went down through the central area of the island to Praia da Fajã, facing north, where we were able to appreciate the famous black sand, with a green slope.
45 min
Capelinhos Stop 4
We continue through the west, towards the most recent eruption on the island of Faial, in 1957/58
1h
Monte Da Guia Walking Trail Stop 5
We continue along the south coast, admiring the parishes of Capelo, Castelo Branco and Feteira, until we reach Monte da Guia, where we make our last stop.
45 min

Departure & Return

Pickup included

Wait outside the meeting place

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 69 / person