--- title: West Coast Van Tour (Half Day) | Terceira Island lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/west-coast-van-tour-half-day-terceira-island/ type: tour city: Azores country: Portugal price: 50 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 52 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 7 of 14 (Terceira) schedule_checked: 2026-08-31 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/west-coast-van-tour-half-day-terceira-island/ --- # West Coast Van Tour (Half Day) | Terceira Island **Guidekin's take:** A short van tour of the west of Terceira with a guide, pickup, insurance and a cheese tasting included, built around the viewpoints spread across the western parishes. Three hours, no meal beyond the cheese. 4.98 from 52 reviews at €50 per person for 3h. ## Overview The western area of Terceira Island is one of the most coveted areas, has beautiful landscapes provided by viewpoints spread across various parishes, is composed of leisure zones and has many wonderful places to explore. This tour includes cheese taste. ## Key facts - Price: from €50 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 52 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Azores Nature Tours ## What's included - Pick up & drop off - Taste of Cheeses - Personal Accident Insurance - Air-conditioned vehicle - Tourist Guide ## Itinerary 1. **Monte Brasil** (20m) - is located in Angra do Heroísmo, on the south coast of Terceira Island, in the Azores. It comprises a caldera surrounded by four peaks: Pico das Cruzinhas, Pico do Facho, Pico da Quebrada (where the whale watch is located) and Pico do Zimbreiro. 2. **Sao Mateus Da Calheta** (10m) - Stop in the parish of São Mateus, known by the people as the parish of fishermen, here we have a fantastic view of the Atlantic Ocean and we have a brief passage through the church and fishing port. 3. **Queijo Vaquinha** (15m) - Visit to the first cheese factory on Terceira Island, with a cheese tasting and the opportunity to purchase top quality regional products. 4. **Biscoitos** (20m) - Visit the magnificent natural pools of Biscoitos! Pure, crystalline water, volcanic rock and fantastic views of the sea. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-08-31 - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 11 ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Terceira | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 14** | €50 | 3h | 4.98 (52) | shared | | [Private Terceira Island Full Day Tour](/portugal/azores/tours/private-terceira-island-full-day-tour/?format=md) | €150 | 7h | 5.0 (257) | private | | [Terceira Island: Full Day Tour](/portugal/azores/tours/terceira-island-full-day-tour-88199P11/?format=md) | €90 | 7h | 5.0 (74) | shared | | [Wines and Moonshines of Terceira](/portugal/azores/tours/wines-and-moonshines-of-terceira-48819P16/?format=md) | €139 | 8h | 5.0 (61) | shared | Ranked #7 of 14 in Terceira by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €39 to €150, median €78; typical length 5h 30m. 2 of 14 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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