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An aerial view of a small island with a central lake surrounded by rocky terrain and sparse vegetation. 1
Two crabs on a rocky surface. 2
Three white birds on a rocky cliff. 3
A rocky island with a lighthouse in the distance, surrounded by calm sea and clear skies. 4
A rocky cliff with birds perched on it and a person holding a camera. 5
By Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL

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Free cancellation available
Price is €40 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Enjoy the views on your boat trip to the off-coast Islet of Vila Franca do Campo
    • Explore the ancient Volcano crater on a guided walking tour of the Islet
    • See and learn about the season's fauna and flora living around the crater
    • Tour by boat around the Islet and learn about it's geologic history

Activity location

    • Ponta Delgada
    • Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Marina de Vila Franca do Campo 4, 9680-187 Vila Franca Do Campo, Portugal | Meet your guide by the yellow boats at the Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL™ office in the Vila Franca do Campo marina. By car, drive east from Ponta Delgada city center along the coast. Follow directions to Vila Franca do Campo. Once in Vila Franca do Campo, descend to find the marina. There is free parking at the marina.
    • Vila Franca Do Campo, Açores, Portugal

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Meet Us at the Marina

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Starting time: 13:15
Price details
€40.00 x 1 Adult€40.00
Total
Price is €40.00
Until Wed, 7 Oct

With 12PM Hotel Pickup

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Includes 12PM Hotel Pickup

Starting time: 13:15
Price details
€48.00 x 1 Adult€48.00
Total
Price is €48.00
Until Wed, 7 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Knowledgeable biologist or naturalist guide
  • Inclusions
    Experienced skipper
  • Inclusions
    Custom Zodiac boat
  • Inclusions
    Impermeable full suit and life jacket
  • Inclusions
    All admissions and tickets
  • Inclusions
    Insurance
  • Exclusions
    Personal water supply

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 4 years, People with back problems, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • The tour starts with a short briefing introducing to the volcanic islet’s geology, plant and animal species that can be found, the nature reserve’s rules, and safety. Everyone will follow the Guide and Skipper to their designated boat, for 10 minutes travelling by sea to the Islet.

    You will disembark at the islet’s harbour, for a hour-and-half tour to explore the volcanic marvel and its notorious features. The islet crater is rocky with endemic Azorean Heather, Firetree and other flora species making this a beautiful living habitat for wildlife, and often birds can be observed, such as Buzzards, Turnstones, Sanderlings, Little Egrets, Whimbrels, Canaries, Wagtails, and even Sally lightfoot crab colonies!

    It is life rich all year, especially in Autumn and Winter. Your guide will keep you informed on what you are observing and is available throughout your tour to provide answers to any specific questions - feel free to ask!

    At 16:15 it is time to be back to the Marina for check-out.

Location

Activity location

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    • Ponta Delgada
    • Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Marina de Vila Franca do Campo 4, 9680-187 Vila Franca Do Campo, Portugal | Meet your guide by the yellow boats at the Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL™ office in the Vila Franca do Campo marina. By car, drive east from Ponta Delgada city center along the coast. Follow directions to Vila Franca do Campo. Once in Vila Franca do Campo, descend to find the marina. There is free parking at the marina.
    • Vila Franca Do Campo, Açores, Portugal