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.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Hiking Poles
Certified Guide
Faial Natural Park Fee
Please bring snacks and water and sandwich for lunch
Itinerary
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 dif...
Caldeira do Faial Descent - private hiking tour
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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.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Hiking Poles
Certified Guide
Faial Natural Park Fee
Please bring snacks and water and sandwich for lunch
