Faial Island: half-day or full-day tour
To see the best of Faial from Horta, choose between the half-day tour (3 to 4 hours) and the full-day tour (7 to 8 hours). Both go through Caldeira, Ribeira das Cabras and the Capelinhos volcano, and the listings state an English-speaking guide.
Tours for your route
FaialFaial: half-day tour
Half day around Faial, departing from Horta.
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https://www.civitatis.com/en/horta/faial-island-half-day-tour/?aid=10795&cmp=fajanda-en-ilhaFaialFaial: full-day tour
Full day on Faial with entry to the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre.
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https://www.civitatis.com/en/horta/faial-island-day-tour/?aid=10795&cmp=fajanda-en-ilhaHalf day or full day?
According to the listing, the half-day tour ends around 14:30 and covers the essential stops. The full-day tour, with pickup at 9:30 at your Horta hotel, adds lunch, entry to the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre and the Capelo Forest Park. If you want to visit the interpretation centre and have lunch without organizing it yourself, the longer one fits better.
Which stops does the route make?
It starts at the Nossa Senhora da Conceição viewpoint, with views of Horta and Monte da Guia. It continues to Caldeira, a crater covered in laurel forest, and the Ribeira das Cabras viewpoint. Then comes the Capelinhos volcano, and the tour ends at the Monte da Guia viewpoint.
What language and conditions apply?
The listings state an English-speaking guide, and the itinerary also says guide in English. They include pickup and return to your Horta hotel, and neither is wheelchair accessible. Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before.
What else is worth knowing before you go?
If you also plan to hike, check the official walking trails on Trilhos dos Açores. The half-day listing recommends comfortable clothes, footwear suitable for walking and a camera. To see more islands of the archipelago, have a look at the Pico and Terceira pages.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Faial tour?
The half-day tour lasts 3 to 4 hours and the full-day tour 7 to 8 hours.
Is the guide English-speaking?
Yes. The listings state an English-speaking guide.
What does the full-day tour include?
Pickup and return to your Horta hotel, minibus, English-speaking guide, lunch and entry to the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre.
Where do they pick you up?
At your Horta hotel; the full-day tour leaves at 9:30, according to the listing.
Can you cancel?
Yes, free up to 48 hours before the activity, according to the listings.