The 4 Best Faial Island Tours

1.University Startup Whale and Dolphin RIB Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 225 reviews · 3 hours · from $101Our pick

See sperm whales, dolphins, seabirds and more on a three-hour university-led RIB trip from Horta, with marine researchers on board.

“Amazing experience! Really enjoyed the tour, Guide was really knowledgeable and explained everything in details. We were lucky to sea a massive group of dolphins and 5 sperm whales 🐋😊 Our marine biologist was very knowledgeable and it was just great to hear about animals while we were able to sea them. It was a bit turbulent during the drive, because of the weather. But it all doesn’t matter once you spot a big whale on a surface and shortly after 4 more 🐋 Definitely would recommend! They really care about making sure that you will see the animals - twice after waiting captain was moving the boat to a…”

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2.Full Day Tour – Nature and Local Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 213 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $114Top rated

Explore Faial’s volcanoes, beaches, viewpoints, and local food on a flexible small-group tour led by a local guide.

“Our guide was Ramiro, he speaks very well English and I could practice with him my Portuguese. He is a very good person and knows the Faial well, has a lot of interesting stories to tell. We were picked up at the location of our apartment, that was really nice because the day started with rain. We started our guide in time, together with 4 more people. I really liked the formal of a small group (we were just 6) and felt very comfortable in a group with great people. It was fun! During this day we explored the Faial island, the culture of people who live here and also…”

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3.Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 181 reviews · 4 hours · from $69Best value

See Faial’s volcanic highlights, from Caldeira to Capelinhos, on a small-group tour with hotel pickup and a local guide.

“Kevin was an outstanding guide. He was professional and personable. He had much knowledge around the history of the island. Being a native of the island it was obvious how passionate he was about his home. He was aware and sensitive to understand what was important for us. We appreciate and love nature, he understood this. Highly recommend requesting him as your guide.”

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4.Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

See Faial’s volcanic heart, from Caldeira to Capelinhos, on a flexible 3.5-hour tour with local guide Ramiro and pickup in Horta.

“Ramiro was awesome and the tour was great! He took us to some great sites and was very friendly and provided a lot of insight.”

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