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São Miguel: Azores Whaling & Lookout Legacy Tour
(8) Reviews
São Miguel
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Eat light, your personal water supply, sunscreen and chap-stick for the Sun, and warm clothing since temperatures may vary. Light food is permitted, and a Camera is essential, specially for photography lovers - protect any personal equipment!
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English is the official language, but our team is multinational and will do their best to accommodate your preferred language (this is not guaranteed).
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Taking you back to how ancient azorean whaling traditions were, and how they transitioned to nowadays wildlife observation & research, and even to a unique sport!
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local Whaling History Session
Lighthouse Keeper Tour
Guided Van Tour (air-conditioned) & Whaler Lookout Tour
Knowledgeable Guide
Insurance
Personal Water supply
Meeting Points
Departure
Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL™
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.
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Itinerary
Meet us at the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo for check-in at the specified time.
The tour starts with a short briefing and presentation about the local Whaling culture, then visit the authentic 1945 whaleboat “Senhora de Fátima”, the single fully operational and sea-worthy evidence of the era in São Miguel.
Take a van tour to the whaler lookout “Vigia da Furada”, and learn the ancient 1830 whale spotting techniques which helped evolve Azorean Whale Watching to one of the world’s best. Experience searching for whales yourself using specialised long-range binoculars in the lookout role!
Visit Ponta Garça’s 1957 Lighthouse, for a lighthouse keeper guided tour with interesting facts about th...
São Miguel: Azores Whaling & Lookout Legacy Tour
(8) Reviews
São Miguel
About
Taking you back to how ancient azorean whaling traditions were, and how they transitioned to nowadays wildlife observation & research, and even to a unique sport!
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local Whaling History Session
Lighthouse Keeper Tour
Guided Van Tour (air-conditioned) & Whaler Lookout Tour
Knowledgeable Guide
Insurance
Personal Water supply
Meeting Points
Departure
Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL™
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.
