Full Day tour with hike on Moinhos do Félix Waterfalls Trail
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Full Day tour with hike on Moinhos do Félix Waterfalls Trail

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£56.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Visit Europe's oldest tea plantation, and taste the local tea
  • Explore the valleys with old watermills, waterfalls and streams
  • Get to know the Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park
What to expect

The activity begins with a visit to the Gorreana Tea Plantation and Factory, which is currently the oldest in production in Europe. Enjoy a guided tour of the tea production process, where you can also taste the local tea.

After that you will reach the trail, located in Lomba de São Pedro, where you can find the Moinhos do Félix Waterfalls Trail. Begin the hike with a steep descent, passing through hydrangeas, where you will encounter the first waterfall, Cascata do Homem.

Next you'll see the Moinho do Félix, whose purpose was to grind corn and wheat. Descending towards the stream, you'll come to the viewpoint of the palm of the hand, where also the second waterfall is located, Cascata do Teófilo, passing through a forest of cryptomeria.

Using a secondary path, you come across the last waterfall on the trail, Cascata da Gruta, and its natural pool, Poço da Truta.

Complementing the last climb up the staircase, you'll pass by several springs and green areas where you can see different types of vegetation, including morning glories. At the end of the trail, you'll cross the parish, observing the local activity and the fountain

Following on from this experience, you will visit the Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park, where you can enjoy the waterfalls and a visit to the Santa Iria viewpoint.

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What's included
  • check Lunch
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • check Trekking poles
  • check Multilingual guide
  • check Insurance
Where
Meeting point:
The transfer service (pick-up and drop-off) is included in this tour. Pick-up will be provided at or close to the place of your accommodation. When the activity is over, you will be dropped off at the same place. Consider this for the city of Ponta Delgada (for other areas, please contact the local operator). Approximate pick-up time: Between 8:50 and 9:10 a.m.
What to remember

Not suitable for

  • This activity is not recommended for people with problems with their knees or ankles. Please let the local operator know of any previous injuries, medical conditions or health problems when booking

Know in advance

  • It is recommended that you are in good physical shape as this tour sometimes includes walking on unstable terrain, muddy areas and slopes with gravel and slopes
  • Children are under the responsibility of an adult

Remember to bring

  • Comfortable clothes and shoes: sneakers or hiking boots
  • Lightweight waterproof and windproof jacket
  • Individual water bottle
  • Small backpack: to carry your belongings and the lunch that is provided
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat
  • Medication: Any personal medication you may need during the tour (e.g. asthma inhaler, sugar packets for diabetics, anti-inflammatory gel, etc.)
  • Knee or ankle support: For anyone suffering from joint problems, it is recommended to use an elastic support for the best stability and to prevent further injury
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Provider
F.Activities - Azores Adventure, Lda
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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