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What's included, what's not
- Knowledgeable biologist or naturalist guide
- Experienced skipper
- Custom Zodiac boat
- Impermeable full suit and life vest
- All admissions and tickets
- Insurance
- Personal water supply
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: Children under 4 years, People with back problems, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users
What you can expect
The tour starts with a short briefing introducing to the volcanic islet’s geology, plant and animal species that can be found, the nature reserve’s rules, and safety. Everyone will follow the Guide and Skipper to their designated boat, for 10 minutes travelling by sea to the Islet.
You will disembark at the islet’s harbor, for a hour-and-half tour to explore the volcanic marvel and its notorious features. The islet crater is rocky with endemic Azorean Heather, Firetree and other flora species making this a beautiful living habitat for wildlife, and often birds can be observed, such as Buzzards, Turnstones, Sanderlings, Little Egrets, Whimbrels, Canaries, Wagtails, and even Sally lightfoot crab colonies!
It is life rich all year, especially in Autumn and Winter. Your guide will keep you informed on what you are observing and is available throughout your tour to provide answers to any specific questions - feel free to ask!
At 16:15 it is time to be back to the Marina for check-out.
Location
Activity location
- Ponta Delgada
- Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Marina de Vila Franca do Campo 4, 9680-187 Vila Franca Do Campo, Portugal | Meet your guide by the yellow boats at the Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL™ office in the Vila Franca do Campo marina. By car, drive east from Ponta Delgada city center along the coast. Follow directions to Vila Franca do Campo. Once in Vila Franca do Campo, descend to find the marina. There is free parking at the marina.
- Vila Franca Do Campo, Açores, Portugal