Vila Franca Islet Off-coast Nature Reserve Tour

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Knowledgeable Wildlife Guide and Experienced Skipper
Impermeable Full Suit and Life Vest
All Fees and Taxes
Insurance
Zodiac RIB Boat (12-28 pax)

Personal Water supply

Overview

See upclose a volcanic marvel - the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo off-coast protected natural reserve. Learn more about its geology, and living fauna and flora!

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Altamira 211 Agua de Pau, , Agua de Pau, Portugal, PT, 9560-211
Apartamentos Bom Despacho Rua do Lagedo 1, , Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-213
Aparthotel Barracuda Praia das Milicias, , Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-609
Azoris Royal Garden Rua De Lisboa, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-216
Barracuda Aparthotel Praia das Milicias, Ponta Delgada, Sao Roque, Portugal, PT, 9500-609
Bella Italia Populo Guest House Rua Thomas Hickling 1, Livramento, Portugal, PT, 9500-777
Bella Italia Portas da Cidade 38 Rua Antonio Jose D'Almeida, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-053
Caloura Hotel Resort Rua do Jubileu, 27, Água de Pau, Portugal, PT, 9560-206
Canadiano Urban Nature Hotel Rua Do Contador 24 A, , Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-050
Canadiano Urban Nature Hotel Rua do Contador n024-A, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-050
Casa Da Isabelinha Rua Agostinho Cymbron 22, Faja de Baixo - Sao Miguel Island, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-445
Casa Do Mercado Largo de Camoes 21, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-304
Casa Vitoriana Rua Doutor Joao Francisco de Sousa 34, , Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-187
Convento de Sao Francisco Avenida da Liberdade s/n, Rotunda dos Frades, Portugal, PT, 9680-101
Doubletree By Hilton Lagoa Azores Av. da Inovacao - Y Gama, Parque da Tecnologia de São Miguel, Lagoa, Portugal, PT, 9560-421
Grand Hotel Acores Atlantico Avenida Infante Dom Henrique 113, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-150
Holiday Inn Azores Avenida Dom Joao III No. 29, , Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-310
Hotel Apartamentos Rosario Rosario, Lagoa Rua 25 de Abril 9, , Portugal, PT, 9560-047
Hotel Arcanjo Rua Nossa Senhora das Necessidades n0 2, Lagoa, Portugal, PT, 9560-418
Hotel Camoes Largo de Camoes 38, , Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-304
Hotel De Sao Pedro Largo Almirante Dunn, , Portugal, PT
Hotel Gaivota Avenida Infante Dom Henrique 103, , Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-764
Hotel Marina Vinha da Areia, Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal, PT, 9680-029
Hotel Marina Atlantico Av. Joao Bosco Mota Amaral N.1, 767, , Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-767
Hotel Matriz Rua Padre Mestre Joao Jose de Amaral 8, , Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-048
Hotel Ponta Delgada Rua Joao Francisco Cabral 49, , Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-208
Hotel Sete Cidades Rua do Contador 20, , Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-050
Hotel Talisman Rua Marques Praia e Monforte 40, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-089
Hotel Verde Mar & Spa Rua Dr. Jose Nunes Da Ponte S/N, Conceicao, Ribeira Grande, São Miguel, Açores, Portugal, Ribeira Grande, Portugal, PT, 9600-525
Hotel do Colegio Rua Carvalho Araujo 39, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-040
My Story Hotel Vila Nova Rua Joao Francisco Cabral 1/3, , Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-208
Neat Hotel Avenida Rua Dr. Jose Bruno Tavares Carreiro, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-119
Nine Dots Azorean Art Boutique Hotel Rua dos Mercadores, 76, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-092
Octant Hotels Furnas Avenida Dr. Manuel de Arriaga, , Furnas, Portugal, PT, 9675-022
Octant Hotels Ponta Delgada Avenida Doutor Joao Bosco Mota Amaral 4, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-771
Open Door Loft Rua Doutor Gil Mont'Alverne Sequeira, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-199
Pedras do Mar Resort & Spa Rua das Terca 3, Fenais da Luz, Portugal, PT, 9545-229
Pestana Bahia Praia Praia de Agua d'Alto, Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal, PT, 9680-365
Quarto Privado na Casa no Pico Rua Doutor Alberto de Oliveira 183 B 3.0 AG, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-052
Quinta Do Cordeiro Rua Joao Francisco Cabral 1-3, Arrifes, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-208
Residencial Vista do Vale Rua da Palha, Furnas, Portugal, PT, 9675-042
Santa Barbara Eco-beach Resort Estrada Regional N0 1, 1º Morro de Baixo, Ribeira Grande, Portugal, PT, 9600-219
Sao Miguel Park Hotel Rua Manuel Augusto Amaral, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-222
Senhora Da Rosa Tradition & Nature Hotel Rua Senhora Da Rosa 3, Fajã De Baixo, Sao Roque, Portugal, PT, 9500-450
Solar de Lalem Estrada de Sao Pedro, , Maia, Portugal, PT, 9625-391
Solar do Conde Rua do Rosario 36, Capelas, Portugal, PT, 9545-142
Sul Villas & Spa Rua Dr. Filomeno da Camara, 42, Portugal, PT, 9560-017
Terra Nostra Garden Hotel Rua Padre Jose Jacinto Botelho 5, Furnas, Portugal, PT, 9675-061
The Lince Azores Great Hotel Avenida Dom Joao III 29, , Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-310
VIP Executive Azores Hotel Rotunda de Sao Goncalo 131, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-343
Vila Gale Collection S. Miguel Campo de Sao Francisco, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-153

Pickup details

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Meeting points

Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL™
Marina de Vila Franca do Campo 4, 9680-187 Vila Franca Do Campo, Portugal

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From Ponta Delgada city center by auto, head East along the coast and follow directions to Vila Franca do Campo. Once in Vila Franca do Campo, descend towards sea level and the Marina where our Base and Yellow Boats are stationed, and Free Parking can be found.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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The tour starts with a short briefing introducing to the volcanic islet’s geology, plant and animal species that can be found, the nature reserve’s rules, and safety. Everyone will then follow the Guide and Skipper to their designated boat, for 10 minutes travelling by sea to the Islet.

30 minutes
Islet of Vila Franca do Campo

You will disembark at the islet’s harbor, 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! It is life rich all year, especially in Autumn and Winter. Your guide will keep you informed on what you are observing and is available throughout your tour to provide answers to any specific questions - feel free to ask! At 16:15 it is time to be back to the Marina for check-out. Know before you go: Eat light, and bring your personal water supply, sunscreen and chapstick for the Sun. Light food is permitted, and Camera is essential, especially for photography lovers - protect any personal equipment. Bathing is not permitted at this time of the year.

2 hours

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund

April 27No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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This tour was amazing....

Published on Nov, 2023

This tour was amazing. The guides were great. We did not get to see any whales nor dolphins because of the weather. I definitely would recommend this tour.

Amazing Experience!

Published on Oct, 2023

Really lovely experience with a very knowledgeable guide. The boat ride was fun with the waves and the tour around the island was super cool. Once on the island it was awesome to see the wild life. We saw birds nesting, lizards, crabs, you could see the brightly coloured fish from land the water was so clear. Our guide was amazing and provided a lot of information on how the island formed, it’s history, and about the plant life and animals. Although snorkelling in the summer on the island would be ideal, having the chance to still visit the island in the off season was great.