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Plenty of choices available to suit your pace and passions.
FAIAL CALDEIRA PERIMETER
Hiking in the heart of a sleeping volcano
At the top of Faial Island lies one of nature’s most breathtaking secrets: the majestic Caldeira. This circular trail, around 7 km long (about 2.5 hours of walking), follows the rim of an ancient volcano and is rated as moderate difficulty. Along the way, you’ll be surrounded by lush mosses, endemic birds, and sweeping views over the Atlantic Ocean and neighboring islands. Here, we hike literally in the clouds… or even above them.
The experience is led by a marine biologist and certified mountain guide, who will share insights into the geology, flora, and fauna of this unique ecosystem. There’s always time for photo stops and environmental interpretation — because every detail matters in such a vivid, living landscape.
If you're looking for that rare silence, the altitude, and the feeling of walking in a place where nature still sets the pace — this is the trail that will stay with you.
- Share with us where you will be staying and we can pick you up anywhere on the island, airport, ferry, however if it is a long distance, we charge an extra.
- If requested in advance, we can provide walking sticks.
VALUE
2-3pax: 60€ per person
4-6 pax: 55€ per person
For private tours, contact us in advance
ROCHA DA FAJÃ TREK FAIAL ISLAND
Over the course of 4 hours, we’ll follow an old trail that leads us to one of the island’s most stunning beaches. When we arrive, the view is unforgettable: lush green cliffs dive into black basalt sands, all embraced by the deep blue of the Atlantic. A striking and soulful landscape that stays with you.
The trail is about 5 km, with moderate difficulty, winding through ancient slopes, native forest, and natural viewpoints where time seems to slow down. Along the way, we pause for photos, birdwatching, and environmental interpretation, guided by a marine biologist and certified mountain guide, who shares fascinating insights into the island’s nature and geology.
Perfect for those who want more than just a hike — this is a trail to be felt with every sense.
VALUE
2-3pax: 60€ per person
4-6 pax: 55€ per person
For private tours, contact us in advance
LEVADAS TRAIL FAIAL ISLAND
A waterline, an enchanted forest, and a silence broken only by the sounds of nature. The Levada Trail in Faial is a journey of quiet wonder — a 7.5 km route, easy difficulty, completed in 2h30 to 3h, through tunnels, bridges, and shaded paths under Japanese cedar trees.
We follow the course of an old water channel built in the mid-20th century. Today, it’s more than an engineering landmark — it’s a living corridor of biodiversity. Along the way, you’ll find native plant species, shy island birds, and the deep, green pulse of Faial’s interior.
With our marine biologist and certified mountain guide, the walk becomes a living classroom. We make stops for photos, birdwatching, and environmental interpretation, with time to truly listen, feel, and connect with the landscape.
Ideal for those who seek the island’s quiet beauty and deeper meaning, this trail offers a sensory and mindful experience — a path straight into Faial’s green heart.
- Share with us where you will be staying and we can pick you up anywhere on the island, airport, ferry, however if it is a long distance, we charge an extra.
- If requested in advance, we can provide walking sticks.
VALUE
2-3pax: 85€ per person
4-6 pax: 80€ per person
For private tours, contact us in advance
MONTE QUEIMADO & MONTE DA GUIA TREK FAIAL ISLAND
Stretching between Monte Queimado and Monte da Guia, this short trail is full of big surprises. Just 3.5 km long, it’s perfect for discovering the essence of Faial without leaving the city of Horta. In about 1h30, we cross coastal landscapes, protected nature zones, dramatic viewpoints, and living pieces of island history.
Along the way, you’ll enjoy stunning views over Porto Pim Bay, Horta city, the Caldeirinhas crater, and the islands of Pico and São Jorge. The trail takes us through fascinating volcanic formations and reveals stories of whalers, old fortresses, and the legacy of foreign families like the Dabneys.
At the end, you can dip into the turquoise waters of Porto Pim beach — ideal for snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, or just enjoying a drink or meal at one of the cafés by the sea. It’s the perfect place to watch the sun set behind Monte da Guia.
Guided by a marine biologist and certified mountain guide, we go beyond the surface — with stops for environmental interpretation, seabird spotting, and photography. Because even the most accessible trail can reveal the extraordinary, when seen with curious eyes.
VALUE
2-3pax: 40€ per person
4-6 pax: 30€ per person
For private tours, contact us in advance
THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME IS OUT THERE… DON’T JUST DREAM IT, LIVE IT.
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