Two-night tour of Faial’s volcano and marina with Atlantic views

3 days + 2 nights
3 meals included
Light intensity
Hotel

Faial is one of the nine Azores islands, a volcanic dot in the mid-Atlantic where sailors have stopped for centuries on transatlantic crossings. This three-day tour gives you two nights in Horta, the island's capital, and a full day circling Faial by road. You visit the Capelinhos volcano, the Caldeira crater, the painted marina walls and seafood restaurants where the catch arrives that morning. The hotel is built with volcanic stone and frames the Atlantic from wide windows.

Your route

What makes the night special

The hotel sits in Horta overlooking the Atlantic, built from volcanic stone with maritime colours that tie it to the island outside. From your room the view is open ocean, with Pico's volcanic peak rising from the water on the opposite side of the channel. Horta itself is a small port town where the pace drops after dark. Two nights here means you have time to walk the marina at your own speed and sit in the harbour-side cafes after the tour groups have gone. You'll get to see the island in early morning light before the day visitors arrive from other islands.

On arrival at Faial Airport or Horta Port, you'll be met and transferred privately to your hotel in Horta. The rest of the day is yours to settle in, walk the harbour front or sit in one of the port-side cafes. The hotel is a superior-category property (Pousada Forte Horta or similar 4*) with volcanic stone, maritime decor and Atlantic views from the rooms.

Capelinhos volcano, black ash landscape, lighthouse visible. Faial Island. Daylight. People- no.

The guided tour starts at Horta marina, where colourful murals painted by visiting sailors cover the sea walls like an open-air gallery. From there you'll climb Monte da Guia for views across the bay towards Pico's volcanic peak, with an optional visit to the former whaling station museum nearby. The main stop is Capelinhos volcano, where a 1957 eruption expanded the island and left a lunar landscape of black ash. The underground visitor centre tells the story through accounts from locals who lived through it. Lunch is at a seafood restaurant serving the day's fresh catch. In the afternoon, hydrangea-lined roads lead into Faial's green interior and up to the Caldeira crater. If weather allows, you'll walk the rim for panoramic views across the island and the Atlantic. The return passes through peaceful villages and rolling hills.

After breakfast at the hotel, a private transfer takes you to Faial Airport or Horta Port for your onward journey.

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Why you’ll love this…

You’ll spend two nights on the transatlantic hotspot of Faial in the Azores
At Horta Marina, the sea walls are like an open-air art museum with murals from visiting sailors
You’ll learn about the island’s volcanic history with a visit to the lunar-like landscape of Capelinhos
Your hotel embodies Faial with volcanic stone, maritime colours and wide windows framing wild Atlantic views
Your guide will introduce you to the people and places that make the Azores so special

Important to know

We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons.
Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
There is no refund for unused services
Splitting of the package is not allowed
You'll have accommodation in a superior‑category hotel (Pousada Forte Horta or similar 4*)

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 31 days before the experience begins., Receive a 20% refund if you cancel up to 21 days before the experience begins.

What’s included

All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Faial Island full-day tour including entrance fees on day two
Two nights’ accommodation
Two breakfasts
One lunch on day two
Private transfer on arrival from Faial Airport or Port to the hotel in Horta on day one
Shared transportation in an air-conditioned bus during the tour
Private transfer to depart from the hotel in Horta to Faial Airport or Port on day three
An English, Spanish, French and Portuguese-speaking local guide

What’s not included

Visa fees
Domestic flights
International flights
Drinks during meals, unless specified otherwise
Optional tours
City tax not included, payable on the spot
Any visit not mentioned in the program
Tips and gratuities
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water
Camera or video camera fees (if any)
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

Pick-up service is offered from the following places for this experience: Horta Airport HOR or Horta Port. Please choose your preferred pick-up place in the calendar.

Provider

TUI PORTUGAL

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. This tour is operated by TUI Portugal, an established operator in the Azores. You travel in an air-conditioned bus with a local guide on the full-day tour. The hotel is a superior-category property (4*) in Horta. Private transfers to and from the airport or port are included. Faial is a safe, well-visited island in the Azores archipelago.

This product is a standalone two-night stay on Faial Island. It is not an add-on to a hotel booking elsewhere. Your accommodation for two nights in Horta is included in the package. If you have a hotel booked on another island, let them know you will be away for two nights.

The package includes two nights in a superior-category hotel in Horta (Pousada Forte Horta or similar 4*), two breakfasts and one lunch on day 2 at a seafood restaurant. A full-day guided tour of Faial on day 2 with all entrance fees is included. Private transfers from Faial Airport or Port to the hotel on day 1, and from the hotel to the airport or port on day 3, are included. A local guide in English, Spanish, French or Portuguese accompanies the tour. Drinks during meals, city tax, flights and personal extras are not included.

The Azores have a mild oceanic climate year-round. June to September offers the warmest temperatures and longest days, with the best chance of clear views from the Caldeira rim and Capelinhos. Spring (April to May) brings green landscapes and hydrangeas beginning to bloom. Weather can change quickly on the islands, so layers are useful in any season.

No particular fitness level is required. The full-day tour is mostly by bus with short walks at each stop. The Caldeira rim walk is optional and weather-dependent. Walking at the marina, Capelinhos visitor centre and Monte da Guia viewpoint involves easy, paved paths. The tour is not physically demanding.