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• The Around Caldeira hiking tour

  tett2023,2026年6月15日

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  5.00

  That was the second tour with Azores Experiences. My guide was Rui. The tour was conducted very well. I was very satisfied. Rui was very nice and funny. I had a very nice time! Thank you!!!!

  

• Magical

  797whitneyv,2026年5月18日

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  5.00

  We had the best day. The weather wasn’t the best but it didn’t matter at all - being immersed in such rich nature isn’t defined by the weather, if anything, it made it look better!! We had the best time with our guide pedro, we were friends by the end the day and shared so many great stories and passions. Pedro has superb knowledge of the island, nature and plant species - we loved hearing everything he had to say. A magical day!

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Great hike down the Caldeira of Faial.

  W1331BAannal,2025年10月30日

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  5.00

  The hike was fantastic and we were safely escorted by our guide Pedro. Nature was beautiful and Pedro had great knowledge about the nature and the volcano.

• The highlight of our trip

  flatdogspot,2025年7月28日

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  5.00

  A Caldeira is a remarkable natural phenomenon, difficult to capture in photographs and hard to describe adequately, at least for this first time visitor. It’s a window into the pre-ice age Azores and Europe more generally. It’s also one of those experiences that is not available unless you earn it. Our descent and return with Luís was remarkably rewarding. He tailored the experience to our interests, sharing his extensive knowledge of the natural history of the place, and his well-considered insights into the culture and history of Faial and the Azores. He has an appreciation and respect for the specialness of the place and the privilege of visiting it that is contagious. My son and I could not recommend this experience or Our Island tours more highly.

• A visit to Faial's western Volcanic area

  powderglut,2024年10月18日

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  5.00

  The tour was actually supposed to be a morning on top of the rim of the Caldeira do Faial. Our guide was Fred, as the main crew was hosting a running event that day. Fred was excellent in coming up with a plan B, as the Caldeira was completely enveloped in fog. We Hiked around the furthest volcanic western area by Ponta dos Capelinhos and checked out the museum and small port below. We also headed over to a beautiful Beach I believe was Praia da Faja. It was a very informative tour as Fred's knowledge of flora, fauna, volcanic activity and history kept us captivated by the areas we visited. My wife and I eventually went up to the Caldeira later that day on our own. The clouds and fog were still completely covering any possible view into the volcano. Good call Fred, we knew you had a good plan that morning.

• A challenging and fantastic Hike

  Vacation5-11,2024年8月23日

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  5.00

  First off, I have never done a hike of this kind. I am pushing 50 but exercise regularly to keep in shape. If you are past your best years, you may want to consider if this is for you as it was definitely a challenge for me. The descent into the caldera was amazing as it was at times grueling. Our guide, Pedro, was fantastic and he was very patient in safely guiding my family of 5 down and up again. I don't think I could have done it without him as he made sure everyone was well paced, stopped at regular intervals for breaks, water and/or snacks, and kept things very orderly and safe. Along the way he described the various flora of the landscape and how the conditions can vary. He demonstrated exactly how to handle some of the more challenging terrain as some parts of the trail require you to carefully traverse down/up and over crevices and stones. When we reached the bottom, we made our way to a beautiful clearing which was dry at this time to have a nice break, catch our breath, and hydrate. We took some great pictures and then made our way up. It was not easy but it was very rewarding to make it back to the top. If you are up for the challenge, I highly recommend it. Be sure to train for it if you have any doubts about your fitness level. The tour company did a great job telling us ahead of time what to bring so we were prepared for the conditions. Thank you again to Pedro who made this a very memorable experience.

  

  

  

  

• One of the Best Hikes in the Azores!

  sselleck,2024年6月29日

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  5.00

  The Caldeira Descent hike was one of our favorite hikes on our whole trip. It is a very unique location and it was so special to be one of the few hikers to be able to travel all the way to the bottom. We loved learning about local flora and fauna as well as the history of the volcanoes of the island. Our guide set the pace perfectly and even surprised us with some local tea once we got to the bottom. We would definitely recommend this hike and this company and hope to return to Faial in the future!

• One of the most emblematic places in Faial

  bruderwanderlust,2024年3月21日

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  5.00

  This gigantic caldera is about two kilometers in diameter and more or less four hundred meters deep. The entire area is part of the Azores Natural Parks, very well signposted and preserved.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Too wet to descend into the Caldeira - a lovely alternative hike with Pedro instead

  Chorizofan,2023年8月31日

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  5.00

  We had seen the Caldeira do Faial from the top on the day before we were due to hike down into it, and knew it was going to be challenging. Sadly, on the morning of our trip, the clouds were low, and it was raining steadily on our arrival at the starting point. Pedro, our guide, sensibly advised us that a climb down (and up) in such wet conditions would be difficult and very probably not enjoyable, and instead suggested an alternative hike in Praia do Norte, a lovely village with climbs through the forest down to the sea. We had a great day with Pedro, who made us feel exceptionally welcome. We were able to get a closer look at Faial island life, with explanations from Pedro, and enjoy beautiful scenery throughout the walk. We finished with a refreshing swim in the sea. It was great that Pedro was able to offer us such a brilliant alternative to our original plan.

• Highlight of our wonderful visit to the Azores

  susanhK2169VO,2023年6月27日

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  5.00

  A challenging but doable hike. Luis was in tune with our pace, very knowledgeable and passionate about his homeland . He spoke not only of the biology and geology, but also the culture and history. Very highly recommend!

  

  

  
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