3-hour marine birdwatching expedition from Vila Franca do Campo
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3-hour marine birdwatching expedition from Vila Franca do Campo

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£47.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 3 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • See and learn more about birds and marine wildlife in general
  • Discover hidden places to observe coastal colonies and search for rare species
  • Capture wild behaviours while out at sea and enjoy the view from the ocean
What to expect

Join a marine birdwatching tour with expert biologists and naturalists to discover hidden places where to observe sea birds and coastal colonies, capturing their wild behaviour while at sea and enjoying some incredible views of the ocean.

After meeting at the Marina for checking-in, your experience will start with a short introduction about the bird species you'll be able to observe locally, about their migrations and behavioural patterns, plus onboard safety rules. You'll thus board on a boat to travel the coast amd observe some known colonies, the shorebirds and all wildlife at the protected nature reserve of Vila Franca do Campo. After, you'll head out to sea looking for other species to admire thanks to the lookouts providing you with information and directions via a VHF radio. Don't hesitate to ask your guide what you're most curious about.

Many birds find an oasis in the Azores Islands to breed and raise their babies or a refuge. Marine birds can be observed there yearlong, especially during spring and autumun, with the arrival of migrants and vagrants. Don't miss such a unique opportunity!

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What's included
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  • check Use of equipment
  • check Protective equipment
  • check Insurance
What's not included
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • x_not_included Water
Where

Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL™, Marina of Vila Franca do Campo 4, 9680-187 São Miguel, Azores Island, Portugal

Meeting point:
Coming from Ponta Delgada city center by car, head East along the coast and follow directions to Vila Franca do Campo. Once in Vila Franca do Campo, descend towards the sea level to reach the Marina and your local tour operator's base, where yellow boats are stationed. Free parking nearby.
What to remember
  • The Zodiac RIB Boat can accomodate 12-28 people
  • Minimum age for joining this tour: 4 years old
  • Also, this experience isn't suitable for pregnant women as well as people with reduced mobility and medically fragile
  • Reservations are at all times subject to rescheduling due to availability requirements, weather conditions and safety reasons
  • Please bear in mind that it isn't possible to control animals' behaviour and guarantee that you'll actually be able to see any specific species at any specific time frames. Moreover, this is a high conservational risk activity and for this reason you'll be accompanied by a qualified wildlife guide to ensure the best environmental and conservational standards for the whole duration of the expedition
  • English is the tour's official language, but the local tour operator will do their best to accomodate your language preference (not guaranteed)
  • Hotel pickups aren't included in the tour's price, but you can arrange directly with your local tour operator (contact details in the info voucher you'll receive after booking)
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Provider
Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL™
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

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