3-hour tour of Vila Franca do Campo's protected nature reserve
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3-hour tour of Vila Franca do Campo's protected nature reserve

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£32.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Let the biologist or naturalist you'll have as a guide answer all your questions
  • Capture some oceanic views from the islet
  • Enjoy a bout tour of the whole Vila Franca do Campo
  • Learn more about the volcanic islet's geology, flora and fauna
What to expect

Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour of the volcanic islet of Vila Franca do Campo and learn more about this protected nature reserve's geology and living fauna and flora.

After meeting at the Marina for checking-in, your tour will start with a short introduction about the islet, with its plant and animal species, including the nature reserve’s safety rules. The sail to the islet will then take you about 10 minutes. Once landed, you'll be able to reach the rocky crater and to admire the endemic Azorean Heather and Firetree as well as other species making a beautiful living habitat for the wildlife. Often, birds can be observed such as Buzzards, Turnstones, Sanderlings, Little Egrets, Whimbrels, Canaries, Wagtails, and even Sally Lightfoot Crab colonies.

Your guide will keep you informed on what you'll be observing and will always be available throughout your tour to answer any of your questions. Around 4.15pm, before heading back to the Marina for checking-out, you'll enjoy a bout tour all around the islet. Don't miss such a unique opportunity!

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What's included
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Guided tour
  • 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
  • Please note bathing isn't permitted at this time of the year for protection of the species
  • Reservations are at all times subject to rescheduling due to availability requirements, weather conditions and safety reasons
  • English is the tour's official language, but the local tour operator will do their best to accomodate your language preference (not guaranteed)
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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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