Caldeira do Faial Descent - private hiking tour
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About the Activity
The Caldeira of Faial has been a natural reserve since 1972 (category I – IUCN). It’s a volcanic collapse crater with unique characteristics. Since the Caldeira of Faial Descent is such a special experience, Faial Natural Park controls the access to the bottom, issuing only a limited number of permits. For this reason, a Certified Guide is mandatory for the Caldeira Descent. The trail is difficult because it is very narrow and steep and, sometimes, scrambling is necessary.5 hours
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Pickup offered
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Travelers
Adult : 2
Inclusions & Exclusions
Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
Certified Guide
Use of equipment : Other.
Faial Natural Park Fee
Food and drink : Snacks. Please bring snacks and water and sandwich for lunch
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The Caldeira of Faial is a natural reserve since 1972 (category I – IUCN). It’s a volcanic colapse crater with unique characteristics. The Caldeira of Faial descent is a special experience, so Faial Natural Park controls the access to the bottom, issuing a limited number of permits. Caldeira descent requires a certified guide. The Caldeira of Faial is one of the last strongholds for the Azores native forest. We can find there more than 60% of the Azores endemic species. It’s a place where you can feel how the Azores were like before human settlement. The trail is difficult because it is very narrow and steep. Sometimes some scramble is necessary. The Caldeira bio-diversity is composed of different humid habitats. Hence it’s frequent to find mud and a flooded area at the bottom.
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Activity Locations
CaldeiraHorta, Portugal
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Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- We pick up travellers on their accommodation
- Travelers will be picked up 30 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Portuguese
- English
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
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