4 Tours in the Azores Worth Booking

1.Whale Watching Experience from Lajes

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 492 reviews · from $68Our pick

From Lajes do Pico, you’ll ride a fast zodiac with marine biologist guides such as Nadja, Nadia, or Lynn, depending on the day. Expect a short briefing, about 2 hours 45 minutes at sea, and a careful search for sperm whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds. The crew keeps a respectful distance and provides rain gear when needed.

“Highly recommended! Awesome boat, we saw 4 types of dolphins, sea turtles and sperm whales. The guide knew everything there is to know about marine life, since these people are marine bioligists who also do research. Long story short; if you are looking for the right people to do a whale watching tour with; pick these.”

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2.Islet Tour- Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 471 reviews · 1 hour · from $24Best value

Join Vila Watersports Center for a one-hour boat tour around Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo. Guides such as Pedro and Carlos explain the volcanic islet, caves, wildlife, and sports history. You stay aboard, then may swim or snorkel with included gear. Groups are limited to 10, with English, Portuguese, and Spanish available.

“This is very-very good value for money! Extremely friendly staff and the island is beautiful. Suggest to try!”

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3.Algar do Carvão Lava Caves Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 305 reviews · 3 - 3.5 hours · from $53

Ride from your Terceira accommodation into the Guilherme Moniz volcano area with guides such as Bernardo, Dora, Carolina, or Antonio. Expect Algar do Carvão when open, Furnas do Enxofre, Gruta do Natal, or a restricted lava tube during the closure. Cave tickets cost extra.

“We had an amazing time, the guide Bernardo took a lot of time with us and also told us a lot about the island and the people of Terceira in general. The Cave exploration war quite a special experience. We can only recommend the tour!”

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4.Terceira Island Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 291 reviews · 8 hours · from $102

Travel around Terceira in a van with a guide such as Rafaela, Elizabeth, Elisabete, or Honorio. Visit Monte Brasil, Praia da Vitória, Serra do Cume, Biscoitos, and Algar do Carvão or Gruta do Natal, then share a traditional lunch featuring Alcatra beef stew. Groups are limited to eight.

“Very interesting tour! We visited a lot of wonderful places, very convenient pick up, very delicious lunch! Thank you Elisabete for such a comfortable trip! Highly recommended!”

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