Faial Island


FAIAL ISLAND · MADEIRA & THE AZORES

5 Best Things To Do in Faial Island

The tours and day trips worth booking.

The 5 top-rated things to do in Faial Island — the boat trips, beach days, volcano hikes and old-town wanders worth building a day around, with real prices and who to book each one with.

5 Best Things To Do in Faial Island

Horta: University Startup Whale and Dolphin RIB Boat Trip - RIB boat setup: what 3 hours on a 16-passenger semi-rigid feels like
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Horta: University Startup Whale and Dolphin RIB Boat Trip

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1.Horta: University Startup Whale and Dolphin RIB Boat Trip

3-hour RIB whale and dolphin trip from Horta with university researchers, waterproof gear, and real wildlife spotting for Faial and Pico.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“My wife and I did the whale watching tour on October 11, and we had an amazing time. We were able to see three Sei Whales, one Bryde's Whale and a lot of different species of dolphins. The group size was perfect, consisting of a total number of 11 tourists, and the tour was accompanied…”

225 reviews3 hoursFrom $101by NATURALIST - SCIENCE & TOURISM

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Faial Island: Full Day Tour – Nature and Local Culture - Viewpoints on the Road: What Flamengos and Ponta Furada Add
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Faial Island: Full Day Tour – Nature and Local Culture

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2.Faial Island: Full Day Tour – Nature and Local Culture

Full-day Faial tour from Horta with volcanic craters, viewpoints, beaches, and Capelinhos. Small group, native bilingual guide, optional lunch.

★ 5.0

“Ramiro was knowledgable about the island and good company too. It was a relaxed and enjoyable day - the dramatic moment was the visit to the land which has been created by volcanic eruption in recent times.”

213 reviews7 to 8 hours (approx.)From $114.93by Trilhos R - Azores Tours

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Faial Island: Half Day Tour - Who this tour fits best (and who may want a rental car instead)
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Faial Island: Half Day Tour

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4.Faial Island: Half Day Tour

A 3.5-hour Faial island loop with Ramiro Paz: crater views, Caldeira and Capelinhos, plus natural basalt pools by the sea.

★ 5.0

“What a pile of rubbish. Van never turned up at pick up point. Stole my money and won’t refund. Corrupt criminal business.”

99 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $90.70by Trilhos R - Azores Tours

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