Vila Franca Islet Off-coast Reserve Tour [Oct-Apr] | Azores

📍 São Miguel Island, Azores

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Vila Franca Islet Off-coast Reserve Tour [Oct-Apr] | Azores

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Duration3 hours

FitnessEasy

CancellationFree cancellation 24h before start time

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Overview

See up close a beautiful volcanic marvel - the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, which is an off-coast protected natural reserve. Learn more about its geoforming and living fauna and flora! It is teeming with life all year, especially in Autumn and Winter. Your guide will keep you informed on what you are observing and is available throughout to answer any questions.

What you will be doing

Briefing

The tour starts with a short briefing introducing you 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

Explore the volcanic marvel

You will disembark at the islet's harbour, 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!

16:15 - Return

Time to be back to the Marina for check-out.

Things to know

AccessibilityChildren friendly

Fitness levelEasy

Tour languageEnglish

Licence requiredNone

Eat light, and bring your personal water supply, sunscreen and chap-stick for the sun, and warm clothing since temperatures may vary. Light food is permitted onboard, a camera is essential (pref. with zoom), binoculars are recommended - protect any personal equipment
Minimum age is 4
NOT FOR anyone with weak back or in delicate health condition.

Inclusions and Exclusions

✅ Included

Entrance ticket
Tour guide

❌ Not included

Water
Pick up and drop off transport

Where we'll meet

Meet up/Pick up location: São Miguel - Azores Islands, 9680-187 Vila Franca Do Campo, Portugal

Instruction: You will meet us at the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo for check-in at the specified time.

ReturnThis trip returns to meeting point.

You will be able to select payment currency and enter any promo and gift card code at checkout. Our typical response time to confirm the booking is within 4 hours. You will not be charged until the booking is confirmed.