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Whale watching & Lagoa do Fogo Volcano [Oct-Jun]

São Miguel Island, Azores

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  • Whale watching & Lagoa do Fogo Volcano [Oct-Jun]
  • Whale watching & Lagoa do Fogo Volcano [Oct-Jun]
  • Whale watching & Lagoa do Fogo Volcano [Oct-Jun]
  • Whale watching & Lagoa do Fogo Volcano [Oct-Jun]
  • Whale watching & Lagoa do Fogo Volcano [Oct-Jun]
  • Whale watching & Lagoa do Fogo Volcano [Oct-Jun]

1 day

Free cancellation 24h before start time

Overview

This day trip is a combo tour of whales and dolphins watching and visiting the Lagoa do Fogo Volcano. Enjoy local food and magnificent island views, learn about volcanoes, and bathe at Caldeira Velha hot springs or Salto do Cabrito cold waterfall!

See them in the wild

What you will be doing

Wildlife tour

The day starts with a short briefing on Cetaceans (Whales and Dolphins), local species, behavioral patterns, and onboard safety. Everyone will then follow the Guide and Skipper to their designated boat for an approximately 3-hour Marine Wildlife tour

11:30 Lunch

Return to the Marina for a local food lunch at a seafront village restaurant - at walking distance from our base

13:15 Meet back at the Marina & afternoon tour

We'll go on a van tour up the Volcano crater and protected Natural Reserve of Lagoa do Fogo, stopping at Pico da Barrosa, Lagoa do Fogo, and Bela Vista viewpoints - for photos, and some of São Miguel's best island views over the beautiful turquoise lake of fire's 15 thousand year-old crater, its endemic flora, dramatic surroundings, and the Atlantic

15:00 Caldeira Velha's environmental centre & thermal bath

At 15:00 you will then head down the mountain northbound, passing by Caldeira Velha's environmental centre for educational information on the volcanic origin of the islands, biodiversity, geodiversity, and geothermal resources. Optionally you have the opportunity for a thermal bath in Caldeira Velha's hot springs, or alternatively further ahead on the refreshing cold waterfall of Salto do Cabrito, surrounded by untouched beautiful lush green flora. With any time left, further down the mountain you can visit Ribeira Grande's historical centre and 16th century fountain of Largo de São Pedro, ending at northern Santa Barbara Beach

17:15 Return

Time to head back to the Marina for check-out

Where we'll meet

🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: São Miguel - Azores Islands, 9680-187 Vila Franca Do Campo, Portugal

🗺️ Instructions: You will meet us at the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo for check-in at the specified time.

Things to know

Accessibility:

Children friendly

Fitness requirement

Moderate fitness level

Tour Language

English

License requirement

None

Additional information:

  • Eat light, and bring your personal water supply, sunscreen and chap-stick for the sun, and warm clothing since temperatures may vary. Light food is permitted onboard, a camera is essential (pref. with zoom), binoculars are recommended - protect any personal equipment

  • Minimum age is 4

  • NOT FOR anyone with weak back or in delicate health condition.

Inclusion ✅

  • Lunch

    Lunch

  • Refreshments

    Refreshments

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

    Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Entrance ticket

    Entrance ticket

  • Marine biologist

    Marine biologist

Exclusion ❌

  • Water

    Water

  • Pick up and drop off transport

    Pick up and drop off transport

About your host

Terra Azul

Based at the Marina of the coastal village of Vila Franca do Campo, in São Miguel Island - Azores Islands, Portugal, we have 20+ years in operating marine ecotours such as whale watching, and interactive and educational tourism experiences. All equipment is professional graded and all our staff are accredited and experienced, and committed to actively contribute to wildlife conservation research & education. Every tour is accompanied by an experienced Skipper, and a Marine Biologist or Naturalist Guide, and data collected during outings contribute towards the Azores Islands’ Cetaceans Conservation & Research project. With deep rooting to the culture of the Azores Islands, TERRA AZUL applies the authentic azorean techniques used for Whaling until 1984, now to the service of culture and education in leisure, and an even better chance to see marine Wildlife. The Azores Islands are a unique place when it comes to wild marine animals. With 4 resident Cetacean species (including Sperm Whales) from total 28 sighted every year, we register a 98% chance of spotting Cetaceans in an average of 3 different species per outing.

For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.

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