FAIAL ISLAND · MADEIRA & THE AZORES
The tours and day trips worth booking.
The 3 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.
3-hour RIB whale and dolphin trip from Horta with university researchers, waterproof gear, and real wildlife spotting for Faial and Pico.
Most Popular“Well-organized group and supporting student research. Fantastic!”
Full-day Faial tour from Horta with volcanic craters, viewpoints, beaches, and Capelinhos. Small group, native bilingual guide, optional lunch.
“Ramiro was an informative wonderful guide. “New” volcano site was a highlight. Highly recommend the tour.”
A 4-hour Faial half-day tour with hotel pickup, a live guide, and volcano highlights across Espalamaca, Caldeira, Fajã, Capelinhos, and Monte da Guia.
“Our guide was great, friendly and informative. The weather was changeable and very wet when we approached the caldera but, despite this, it was an interesting and rewarding few hours”
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