Azores Holiday Faial Experience – 7 nights
From your base in the cosmopolitan yachty capital, Horta, you’ll have the opportunity to spend half a day exploring the island offroad in a jeep. You’ll also go out for a wonderful day sailing aboard a beautiful 12m yacht (full crew provided). Half a day is spent whale and dolphin watching and then a trip over to Pico on the ferry for a full day driver guided tour of this impressive island.
Itinerary
All itineraries can be tailored to suit your interests.| > Day 1 | Arrive Faial. Private transfer to accommodation. Overnight Horta |
| > Day 2 | Half day jeep tour. Overnight Horta |
| > Day 3 | Half day whale and dolphin watching trip. Overnight Horta |
| > Day 4 | Full day sailing. Overnight Horta |
| > Day 5 | Day trip to Pico – full day driver guided taxi tour. Overnight Horta |
| > Day 6 | Free day Overnight Horta |
| > Day 7 | Fly to Sao Miguel Overnight Sao Miguel |
| > Day 8 | Depart Faial |
Dates & Prices
| All prices are per person (£) based on twin sharing but we can also quote for single supplements. Prices based on direct flights from Manchester or Gatwick to Sao Miguel. |
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2009 Prices with direct flights |
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Accommodation |
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Hotel Fayal |
870 |
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997 |
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1154 |
1179 |
1179 |
1154 |
997 |
870 |
870 |
| If the accommodation detailed is not available when booking, we will find a similar alternative. Flights also available via Lisbon |
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Price includes:
Accommodation on B&B sharing basis, international flights, half day jeep tour, full day sailing trip, full day taxi tour on Pico, half day whale and dolphin watching trip, return airport transfers, pre-departure information booklet.
Price excludes:
Meals (other than breakfast), excursions on free days, ferry to Pico (£4pp), travel insurance.
Useful Information
What to take:
Waterproof, water bottle, day pack, camera (and polarising filter recommended), lightweight fleece, sunglasses, sunblock, swim wear, small first aid kit, hat, binoculars, driving license.
Minimum age:
Not applicable (minimum age for driving is 21yrs)
Duration:
7 nights
Accommodation:
Hotel Fayal
Operates:
Daily – All year
Island Information
Length:
21km
Breadth:
14km
Surface area:
173kmē
Population:
15,000
Main Festivals:
Carnival 16/20 Feb
Peter’s café sport triathlon – April
Holy Spirit Sunday – 27 May (7th Sunday after Easter)
Festivals of St John – 24 June
Sea week – 5-12 August
