Azores Holiday Faial Experience – 7 nights

Azores Experience

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 Free day
Overnight Horta
> Day 8 Depart Faial
   

Dates & Prices

All prices are per person (£) based on twin sharing but we can also quote for single supplements. 
 
Via Lisbon
Direct flights
Via Lisbon
Accommodation
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Pousada Santa Cruz
498
498
498
642
642
642
642
734
642
642
498
498
Hotel Fayal
498
498
498
574
574
579
579
612
579
574
574
574
If the accommodation detailed is not available when booking, we will find a similar alternative.

Price includes:
Accommodation on B&B sharing basis, full 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), international flights, 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

Waves
Relax, walk, whale watch, cycle.. the choice is all yours