BIRD WATCHING TOUR – Full Day
The Azores islands are well known as an excellent destination for birdwatching. Here, you can find two of Europe’s rarest birds: The Azores Bullfinch, Pyrrhula murina, endemic to a small area of São Miguel Island and the Mosteiro’s stormpetrel, Oceanodroma monteiroi, breeding on the two islets south of Graciosa Island. Other species well deserving a trip are the Atlantic Canary, Serinus canaria, an exclusive species from Macaronesia, as well as several subspecies such as the Common Chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs moreletti, the São Miguel Goldcrest, Regulus regulus azoricus, the Azores Woodpigeon, Columba palumbus azorica, and the Buzzard, Buteo buteo rothschildi. Currently, the Azores also hold the largest colony of Cory’s Shearwater, Calonectris diomedia borealis, and one of the largest colonies of Roseate tern, Sterna dougallii, worldwide.Altogether, the archipelago has over 30 bird species which nest, and also, due to the islands central position in the Atlantic Ocean you may also observe migratory birds coming from America and Eurasia. The number of species seen in the islands is close to 400, including a few which are extremely rare and even some which have been newly sighted in the Western Paleartic. Our birdwatch program is done by a small company specialized in birding and wildlife tours wich is comfortable working with a curious observer as well as accompanying experienced ornithologists.Our birding tours are always a full day and include a nice picnic.
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Inclusions:- Transportation
- Local Professional Bird Watching Expert
- Insurance
- Lunch Picnic
EVERYDAY
Meet your guide at your centrally located hotel.[REGULAR EXCURSION]
Time: Time of day is TBD at the time of booking, based on participants for that specific date, and hotel location.
Duration: 7 Hrs. Approx.
Tour Ends: Your hotel, or nearby your hotel
Languages: EnglishNOTE: This tour is only guaranteed with minimum (2) two participants.
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WHALE WATCHING – Half Day Tour
The whale watching activity, which takes from 2.5 and 3 hours, is done by a professional team of lookouts, skippers and biologists on rigid inflatable boats or fibre glass boats. Before you leave to the ocean, the team conducts a briefing including information about the species you may see, and the Azorean Whale Watching code of ethics. The team also provides the necessary equipment you should take to ensure your safety and comfort (life vest and rain jackets).
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Inclusions:
- Whale Watching activity with skipper and/or Marine Biologist onboard
- Waterproof Equipment
- Safety Devices
EVERYDAY* By Zodiac Boat OR Fibreglass Boat
*Weather permitting. Make sure to PRE-BOOK to guarantee space & departure (Minimum 4 passengers required.) If weather will not allow for activity to take place, it will be rescheduled or refunded.
Meeting point- at the Ponta Delgada Marina.
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ADVISORY: Important: Not recommended during pregnancy, not recommended to people with back problems or bone problems.
NOTE: For the months of July & August pre-booking is advisable for whale watching & swimming with dolphins.
Time: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. (Exact time will be determined at the time of booking.)
Duration: 4 Hrs. Approx.
Tour Ends: Same as meeting point
Languages: English*Child reduction available please inquire.
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Inclusions:
- Whale Watching activity with skipper and/or Marine Biologist onboard
- Waterproof Equipment
- Safety Devices
EVERYDAY* By Zodiac Boat
*Weather permitting. Make sure to PRE-BOOK to guarantee space & departure (Minimum 4 passengers required.) If weather will not allow for activity to take place, it will be rescheduled or refunded.
Meeting point- at the Vila Franca Do Campo Marina.
[REGULAR EXCURSION]
ADVISORY: Important: Not recommended during pregnancy, not recommended to people with back problems or bone problems.
NOTE: For the months of July & August pre-booking is advisable for whale watching & swimming with dolphins.
Time: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. (Exact time will be determined at the time of booking.)
Duration: 4 Hrs. Approx.
Tour Ends: Same as meeting point
Languages: English*Child reduction available please inquire.
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WHALE WATCHING & VILA FRANCA ISLET – Full Day
Have a magnificent experience in Vila Franca do Campo! Start the day with a professional team discovering the wonderful world of whales and dolphins of Azores. On the way back you will learn about the islet of Vila Franca do Campo, which is an extinct volcano. Whale watching tours don’t finish before an explanation about the fauna, flora, history and volcanism of this magic place. In the afternoon you’ll take the boat to the little islet where you will have the chance to spend an incredible swimming and discover by snorkeling an abundant marine life.
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EVERYDAY* By Zodiac Boat
*Weather permitting. Make sure to PRE-BOOK to guarantee space & departure (Minimum 4 passengers required.) If weather will not allow for activity to take place, it will be rescheduled or refunded.
Pick-up from your Ponta Delgada hotel included.
[REGULAR EXCURSION]
Inclusions:
- Whale Watching with skipper and/or
Marine Biologist onboard - Waterproof Equipment & Safety Devices
- LUNCH INCLUDED
ADVISORY: Important: Not recommended during pregnancy, not recommended to people with back problems or bone problems.
NOTE: For the months of July & August pre-booking is advisable for whale watching & swimming with dolphins.
Time: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. (Exact time will be determined at the time of booking.)
Duration: 3.5 Hrs. Approx.
Tour Ends: Your hotel, or nearby your hotel
Languages: English*Child reduction available please inquire.
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Terms & Conditions
“PRICE” indicates cost per person for activity/excursion unless otherwise mentioned. Rates include all local taxes and are based upon the prices of suppliers, the exchange rates, taxes and other fees in force at the time of publication of this package. Private tour rates vary and are based on total number of passengers.
Subject to availability.