Horta: all 6 tours and excursions for your cruise

This eco experience is designed for active people in good health who are able to swim, have a spirit of adventure and wish to get close to nature.A 10-minute drive takes guests to the Whale Watching Base, whose staff will be pleased to answer questions and share their knowledge of marine life and the fascinating history of whaling in and around the Azores. After an introductory briefing jump into a RIB with your skipper and marine biologist and head out to sea.The northeast mid-Atlantic location...

CALDEIRA RIM WALK: Experience stunning views of the volcanic caldera from the circular trail along the rim, starting from a viewpoint that offers panoramic vistas of the entire caldera and surrounding landscape. CAPELINHOS VOLCANO & INTERPRETATION CENTRE: Discover the dramatic history of the Capelinhos eruption through engaging exhibits and a short film, then walk to the lighthouse or volcanic sand for spectacular landscape views—an iconic Faial experience. HORTA HISTORIC WALK: Stroll...

Depart the pier for a 50-minute coach ride to the Capelinhos volcano via the island's southern route through the towns of Feteira and Castelo Branco offering glorious views of Pico Island and its soaring mountain.The Capelinhos submarine eruption occurred in 1957, with the volcano rising from the sea and remaining active for 13 months. This natural phenomenon created one of the most remarkable volcanoes in the world and became a significant part of Faial island's history. Today the site houses a...

Drive along the south coast of the island to the Capelinhos Volcano, emerging from the sea in an eruption which occurred in 1957-58 and lasted for 14 months. Then travel to the Bay of Varadouro and explore this summer resort all on this half-day excursion.Capelinhos and VolcanoDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive along the south coast of the island en-route to the Capelinhos Volcano. Marvel at the new land created by the volcano's eruption in the late 1950s, and see the ruins...

Meet your driver/guide and depart on this half day jeep tour around the Island of Horta giving you an opportunity to see the beauty and landscape up close and personal.EspalamacaAfter setting off in the jeeps you will begin your journey into the hills of the island. Your first stop will be at the Espalamaca look-out point, where you will have incredible views of Horta and the harbour.CaldeiraAfter leaving the Espalamaca you will continue to climb higher to Caldeira at 3024 ft. (922 meters). Depending...

Admire beautiful green pastures as you drive along roads bordered with flowers on your excursion to Caldeira and the volcano of Capelinhos on this half day island tour. EspalamcaDepart the port for a short drive to the belvedere at Espalamaca; from here view the splendid scenery of the Port and the charming old town of Horta. On a clear day you can see the Islands of Pico, São Jorge and Graciosa, which make up part of the Central Group of Islands that include the Island of Terceira.CalderiaProceed...