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The 10 Best Photography Tours in Azores, Portugal
The nine islands that make up the Azores are in fact the peaks of some of the world's tallest mountains, reaching from deep beneath the Atlantic. The once-uninhabited, volcanic archipelago now hosts thousands of tourists every year who flock to the islands for sun, sand and verdant mountain scenery. From the beaches of Praia da Vitoria to the bustling marina of Horta, to the bubbling volcanic ground "ovens" of Furnas, these islands offer unparalleled--and unusual--adventures to discover.
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1. Photography Tour in Terceira
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Itineraries idealized for landscape and nature photography lovers. When the first rays of light peek, the tripods will be already assembled, or you can say goodbye to the sun taking unique images of the Golden Hour. An awesome photographic experience in the Azores islands.
Inclusions: Professional photographer guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By azgecko_10
We did a Terceira island day trip with Pristine Azores. We had an outstanding time, and Filipe was a very gracious and warm host. We highly recommend them without any reservations. We had them pick us up at the airport so we could start our trip with an island overview tour (and save the cost of transport to our hotel in Angra). That was a mistake on our part. We were jet lagged beyond belief. Filipe took us for some coffee, and that jolted us awake for a bit, but we got ugly tired later in the day...more on that later, and totally our fault. It was just me and my wife on the tour, which was wonderful. We started by seeing the sights in Praia, then went up back roads to the windmills, then around the island, through Biscoitos. Terceira weather is notoriously fickle, and our tour day was no exception. It was cold and rainy in the mountains, and we couldn't see anything from the viewpoints in the morning, but it was still exhilarating and a lot of fun. Filipe took us to a winery in Biscoitos, which was outstanding. We sampled a number of Azorean wines, and bought a bottle for later. We then went to a local restaurant, and had a delicious typical Azorean meal, with more wine. After great food and more wine and a comfortable vehicle ride, we were spent. We were not good company for the next hour or two...sleeping between stops, but when we were awake, we saw amazing vistas of the island and over the ocean, and Filipe showed us local spots we'd never have found on our own. As the weather cleared, the island just got better and more beautiful. Filipe was really well versed on the local flora and fauna and he was the consummate host. We ended up on Monte Brasil. Late in the afternoon, Filipe dropped us at our hotel and we went immediately to bed. It was really a spectacular day, and you should do a tour with Pristine Azores. But next time, we'd choose not to do it on our first day...totally our overestimation of our capabilities to overcome jet lag.
2. PHOTO TOUR (Full Day Private Tour- Sunrise to sunset)
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
An Unique Private Tour. If you are a photography lover or you want to learn more about this art, this is the right tour for you. This Tour can start at sunrise to sunset, if you want. Can start very early to photograph the sunrise, and end up in great and photographing the sunset. We will take you to the best places on Terceira Island to get the best photos and taking the time you need that each place to have a perfect photo to bring home with you! We teach or help you with the machine programs or how to work with them if you need. The main rules of photography and interpretation of places. If you want to know more information about this tour, please contact us by email.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Professional photographer guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Meals and drinks, All Fees and Taxes, Entrance tickets to Algar do Carvão and Gruta do Natal
Reviewed By Cátia S
If you are in Terceira and like a bit of adventure and enjoy off the beaten track activities I highly recommend you to do this tour with Juca. Juca is very knowledgable of the hidden gems on the island and passionate about his work. Also, he makes sure you are safe while visiting the caves. Last but not least, he is passionate about photography and thus, he will take take some really nice shots of you. This was one of the best tours have done so far!
3. HIKING XL (Full Day Private Tour)
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Private tour and the time to end depends on you, no rush at all! This tour is perfect for you that want to feel the nature in one full day! Make two trails in one day! In the easy way! know all the trails in this fantastic island has to offer and discover more trails create by us. Come with us and see beautiful hiking trails in our unique landscapes. Choose the trails that fits best on you. Always surrounded by green, volcanic and ocean scenery with beautiful cliffs. If you want to know more information about this tour, please contact us by email.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Professional photographer guide, Hotel our Airport pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, All Fees and Taxes, Entrance tickets to Algar do Carvão and Gruta do Natal
Reviewed By Cátia S
If you are in Terceira and like a bit of adventure and enjoy off the beaten track activities I highly recommend you to do this tour with Juca. Juca is very knowledgable of the hidden gems on the island and passionate about his work. Also, he makes sure you are safe while visiting the caves. Last but not least, he is passionate about photography and thus, he will take take some really nice shots of you. This was one of the best tours have done so far!
4. Sunset by boat in the Azores, Teceira Island | OceanEmotion
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Sunset by boat starts as we head out to west with a stunning view of Terceira Island coast. During the tour we follow an inshore route, passing by a variety of volcanic structures that form the cliffs of the Island shoreline. Ending with a nightfall view of Angra do Heroísmo, classified world heritage city by UNESCO.
Inclusions: Experienced guide, Monte Brasil Protected Area & Fortress by boat , Terceira Island shoreline , Nightfall view of Angra do Heroísmo
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By mbarbaramarques
The whole experience was super cool! We were able to see soo many dolphins, three different types, and we also saw a blue whale (!!!) a bit far. I was happy that there was no radar on the boat to find the animals as these usually just confuse them underwater. The girl on the boat explained everything really well and gave us interesting facts about both the dolphins and whales and the boat driver was nice as well. We arrived pretty late and forgot to get cash so everyone had to wait for us to get it, but the staff was really nice and waited patiently. I totally recommend OceanEmotion if you want to see whales and dolphins! :)
5. Best viewpoints Tour in Terceira island (half day)
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Terceira Island owns charming landscapes, which you won’t be able do disregard. In this tour, we take you to some of the best belvederes of the island, that offer panoramic view. Blended in Terceira Island rural landscape, we find Serra da Ribeirinha viewpoint, having the green fields as a backdrop. To highlight the landscape, we will find the lush 'Ilhéus das Cabras', volcanic formations that we observe from Serretinha Viewpoint, which deserves our attention! Serra do Facho Belvedere is another point not to miss! From its summit, we observe the beautiful landscape over Vitorino Nemésio’s City, in Praia da Vitória. The best way to get lost and find yourself at the same time is to contemplate the stunning landscape of the patchwork blanket view that Serra do Cume Belvedere offers. You will be as dazzled as we are, day after day! We recommend you not to forget your camera, so that you can perpetuate every moment! What are you waiting for, to choose this tour?
Inclusions: WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes, Pick up and drop off at hotels or lodgings near the center of Angra do Heroísmo.
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Reviewed By 11ajdas
We did a full day tour in Terceira with AzorBus! Filipe and Filipa (and Katarina) were all amazing, we had a great day sightseeing with them. We got to know the island very well and they were amazingly organized, explained a lot. Would recommend their tours to anyone! Terceira is also beautiful and so interesting to visit!
6. Full day tour - Furnas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
On this trip you will be able to clearly see and even smell the volcanic origin of the islands! The valley of Furnas impresses especially by the many contrasts ... the most beautiful fertile landscapes, lush vegetation and hot, sulphurous springs. Let yourself be carried away in the contrasting landscapes of São Miguel ... In Furnas you have about 2 hours at leisure - try the typical dish of the region, the "Cozido das Furnas" and / or visit the magnificent Terra Nostra Park with the famous thermal pool (Admission 8.00 €). At the end of the tour we visit the tea plantations. In the traditional walls of the tea factory you will taste the local tea and you will learn more about the tea production.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance to Terra Nostra Park
Reviewed By rms1111111
This tour was the best thing we could have done on our trip. Josef answered the phone himself when I called and we were so happy he was available to take us on a tour. There were six of us and we were so comfortable in his clean Mercedes Touring van. He was an expert driver (a must on these narrow, steep roads) and was so knowledgeable about everything we asked about on the island. I seriously cannot say enough good things about him. We never would have been able to see everything we saw today without him. If you only have a short amount of time to see all the amazing sights and vistas, hire him immediately. The experience he gave us today was priceless. He also will accommodate everything you ask for. He can do it all!! We wanted to have a local lunch and he found the most magical place for us where only the locals were. It was an amazing buffet lunch and nothing has ever tasted better in my life. We wanted to go to the lakes, the thermal pools and the ocean and he took us to all of them and MORE! We also got taken to the beach to an amazing little place called Tuka Tula where everyone knew him and was teasing him and we had lovely drinks. We never would have found this place without him, or been treated so well. We tried all the local Azores liquors at the Mulher de Capote, and soaked in the in the warm waters of the Termas de Ferraria (AMAZING!!!). He is also very funny and has a great sense of humor and was very entertaining. I would give it 50 stars if I could.
7. Full-Day Whales & Volcano Lagoa do Fogo (incl. lunch)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
See Whales, Dolphins, and Lagoa do Fogo - enjoy local food, magnificent island views, learn about volcanoes, bathe at Caldeira Velha hotsprings or Salto do Cabrito cold waterfall - a Full Day!
Inclusions: Guided Marine Wildlife Tour, Guided Van Tour (air-conditioned), Lunch with local food, inclusive of entree, main, complimentary drinks and dessert, Admission to Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre and HotSprings, Insurance
Exclusions: Hotel Pickup and Drop-off, Personal Water supply, Personal Swimwear - Hot Springs’ mineral water will damage your swimwear color - bring one you can spare!
Reviewed By mochuelo1936
Very good experience but just a bit short. We didn't spent enought time looking for more species of whales and dolphins.
8. Cabras Islets, Terceira Island | OceanEmotion
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4.9 based on 24 reviews
Due to its high interest, Cabras Islets are considered Protected Area for the management of resources, habitats and species The presence of protected seabirds like the Cory’s Shearwater, Common and Roseate Tern, included on the Annex I of the Habitats Directive, these were classified as a Special Protection Area, as well as their inclusion in the list of Important Bird Areas of the Azores, published by Birdlife International.
Inclusions: Experienced guide, Eagle's Ray Cave (dependent on weather conditions & boat type), Swimming at the ocean (dependent on weather conditions)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By mbarbaramarques
The whole experience was super cool! We were able to see soo many dolphins, three different types, and we also saw a blue whale (!!!) a bit far. I was happy that there was no radar on the boat to find the animals as these usually just confuse them underwater. The girl on the boat explained everything really well and gave us interesting facts about both the dolphins and whales and the boat driver was nice as well. We arrived pretty late and forgot to get cash so everyone had to wait for us to get it, but the staff was really nice and waited patiently. I totally recommend OceanEmotion if you want to see whales and dolphins! :)
9. Whale Watching in the Azores, Terceira Island | OceanEmotion
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 127 reviews
We have a sighting guarantee, meaning we guarantee to sight at least one whale or dolphin species listed for the Azores, in Whale & Dolphin Watching and Swimming with Dolphins activities. However, we cannot predict if it will be only whales, only dolphins or both on a single tour, since we work with wild animals, and their behavior is unpredictable. If whales or dolphins species are not sighted during the tour, customer will have the possibility of another free tour, or in case of unavailability due to weather conditions, full refund.
Inclusions: Experienced guide, Whale and dolphin spotter, Sighting guarantee
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By cloes00
It was soooooo good! We saw a lot of dolphins and it was just wonderful. We were with four couples and each couple dived 2 times. And Each time we dived with another group of dolphins. They were so close to you! At the end the guide took us to another kind of dolphins and they were playing with us. To see a dolphin 1m from you is epic.
10. Azores Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 175 reviews
Join an exciting Marine Wildlife tour with Biologists and Naturalists, to see and learn more about Whales, Dolphins, Turtles, Fish, Birds, and the season's marine biodiversity of the Azores Islands! Unlock the island's scenic coastline, the sandy beaches and the Princess Ring Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, along with all the best kept secrets of sea life in the heart of the Atlantic.
Inclusions: Knowledgeable Wildlife Guide, Experienced Skipper, Zodiac RIB Boat (12 or 28 pax), Impermeable Top and Life Vest, Insurance
Exclusions: Hotel Pickup and Drop-off, Personal Water Supply
Reviewed By mochuelo1936
Very good experience but just a bit short. We didn't spent enought time looking for more species of whales and dolphins.
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