Walking tours: Circle Caldeira

About the Experience

This route starts exactly at Faial’s Caldeira, the crater of a dormant volcano with a diameter of 2 km and a depth of 400m. This trail will take you to the central part of the island with incredible views and overlooking the villages on the north and south coast.

Endemic flora is prevalent, including Azorean Juniper (Juniperus brevifolia), Azorean Heather (Ericaazorica), Azores Blueberry (Vaccinium cylindraceum), Spurge (Euphorbia stygiana), Angelica Lignescens, Lysimachia Azorica, among others.

Duration: 3 - 4h

Guide: An experienced guide

Period: Year round

Transport: Naturalis Jeep or Van

Departure: Naturalist Headquarters.

Pax Min: 2 pax

Meeting point:
Edifício das Marítimo Turisticas, Loja A1
9900 - Horta

Terms and Conditions

Cancellations only up to 4 days prior to activity.

Activity provider policies

Cancelation

• a) If canceled due to weather conditions, the tour is re-scheduled, and if not possible the activity will be substituted for another outdoor activity, according to the price and availability; applying also to package activities. b) If canceled due to unexpected verified health conditions (COVID19 positive test included); which do not apply to accompanying passengers, the total value will not be charged. c) If canceled by the partner agency more than 4 days prior to the trip, the total value will