Vila Franca do Campo: Islet Reserve Boat & Walking Tour
ID: GYG412204-755332
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Cruise to the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo and enjoy a walking tour. Sail through the protected natural reserve., learn about its volcanic geology, and identify the many types of birds on the islet.
Discover the beautiful Islet of Vila Franca do Campo on a cruise and walking tour. Visit the rocky islet crater, learn about the islet's wildlife and plants, and cruise around the islet through the natural reserve.
Begin your tour at the marina with a short briefing. Hear about the volcanic islet’s geology, plant and animal species you might see, the nature reserve’s rules, and boat safety.
Head to your boat with your guide and skipper and enjoy the 10-minute ride to the islet. Disembark at the harbor for a 1.5-long guided walking tour. Walk through the rocky landscape to explore the volcanic marvel. See stunning Azorean Heather and Firetree.
Keep an eye out for buzzards, turnstones, sanderlings, little egrets, whimbrels, canaries, wagtails, and sally lightfoot crab colonies. As you spot a bird or a plant, hear about it from your guide.
After your walking tour, hop back on your boat and enjoy a guided boat tour around the islet before returning to the marina.
Highlights
- Breath in the sea air as you cruise around the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo
- Explore an ancient, sunken volcanic crater on a guided walking tour of the islet
- Learn about the volcanic history of this islet and see the circular natural lake
- Take a boat tour of the aquatic Islet of Vila Franca do Campo Protected Reserve
- Enjoy a thrilling cruise on a Zodiac RIB Boat and feel the water hit your face
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour takes place in a Zodiac RIB Boat. Boat rides could be bumpy and you may get wet
Tours may be rescheduled due to bad weather or safety concerns
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
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.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
