{"id":7696,"date":"2024-01-17T10:21:33","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T10:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.espacotalassa.com\/?post_type=product&p=7696"},"modified":"2026-11-02T17:25:29","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T17:25:29","slug":"azores-land-of-whales","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/espacotalassa.com\/en\/product\/azores-land-of-whales\/","title":{"rendered":"Whale Week Package on 2 Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whale week package on 2 Islands<\/h2>\n

General Information<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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  • 8-day package exploring two islands \u2013 Faial<\/strong> and Pico<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Discover the gentle slopes of Faial and the dramatic landscapes of Pico.<\/li>\n
  • Possibility to visit the fauna and flora of S\u00e3o Jorge Island by a short boat trip from Pico.<\/li>\n
  • Pick up and drop off at Horta Airport.<\/li>\n
  • Transfer from Horta to Lajes do Pico on Day 4 (ferry tickets included).<\/li>\n
  • 3 nights accommodation with breakfast in Horta (2** hotel).<\/li>\n
  • 4 nights accommodation with breakfast in Lajes do Pico (2** hotel).<\/li>\n
  • Two 3-hour whale watching excursions in Horta operated by Azores Experience<\/em>.<\/li>\n
  • Two 3-hour whale watching excursions in Lajes do Pico operated by Espa\u00e7o Talassa<\/em>.<\/li>\n
  • Insurance, government taxes, and cetacean observation permit included.<\/li>\n
  • Free entrance to the Whaler\u2019s Museum in Lajes do Pico.<\/li>\n
  • Evening talks<\/strong> at the Espa\u00e7o Talassa base in Lajes (marine mammals, turtles, photo ID and nature slideshow).<\/li>\n
  • From March 13 to October 31.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    What\u2019s the plan?<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

    Day 1 \u2013 Arrival (Faial)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Pick up from Horta Airport and transfer to your accommodation.<\/li>\n
    • Introduction to the Azores Experience<\/em>\u00a0base and briefing for the following day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Day 2 \u2013 Horta<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • First whale watching excursion at 9am with Azores Experience<\/em>.<\/li>\n
      • Free afternoon to explore Horta town and its famous marina decorated with sailors\u2019 paintings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Day 3 \u2013 Horta<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Second boat trip in the morning.<\/li>\n
        • Enjoy a swim at Porto Pim Bay, formerly a whaling centre and now a beautiful light-sand beach.<\/li>\n
        • Visit the renowned Caf\u00e9 Sport<\/em> and discover its collection of scrimshaw art.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Day 4 \u2013 Transfer to Pico<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Morning free to explore Faial\u2019s main attractions (optional Faial tour, see \u201cWhat else?\u201d).<\/li>\n
          • Afternoon transfer to Madalena by ferry (30 minutes) and onward to Lajes do Pico and Espa\u00e7o Talassa<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Day 5 \u2013 Lajes do Pico<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Third boat trip to encounter whales and dolphins along Pico\u2019s south coast.<\/li>\n
            • Afternoon walk to the Vigia da Queimada<\/em> lookout to understand how animals are located at sea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Day 6 \u2013 Lajes do Pico<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • Fourth and final sea excursion.<\/li>\n
              • Afternoon visits to the Whaler\u2019s Museum and SIBIL \u2014 the old sperm-whale factory now transformed into a marine arts centre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Day 7 \u2013 Free Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                • Options include climbing Mount Pico (Portugal\u2019s highest peak) or a biodiversity excursion to S\u00e3o Jorge Island (not included; Mount Pico climb May to September).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Day 8 \u2013 Departure<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  • Transfer via Madalena and ferry to Horta Airport, crossing the channel between Pico and Faial, the very waters that inspired Vitorino Nem\u00e9sio’s Mau Tempo no Canal<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    The itinerary may vary depending on weather, sea conditions, the number of participants, and the presence of whales.<\/em><\/p>\n

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                    What else?<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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                    • Insurance (general assistance, illness, accident, cost of rescue operations).<\/li>\n
                    • Waterproof jacket and lifevest included.<\/li>\n
                    • Free entrance to the Whaler\u2019s Museum.<\/li>\n
                    • Government taxes and cetacean observation permit included.<\/li>\n
                    • Optional 4-hour or 7-hour discovery tour of Faial (visit Caldeira, Capelinhos volcano, Espalamaca headland, and Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre), on request.<\/li>\n
                    • Optional climb of Mount Pico (May to September) or \u201cSea Treasures\u201d excursion to S\u00e3o Jorge Island, on request.<\/li>\n
                    • Small groups \u2013 programs can be adapted to individual preferences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Not included<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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                      • Lunches and dinners.<\/li>\n
                      • Optional activities (Faial tour, Mount Pico climb, S\u00e3o Jorge excursion): prices on request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                        Attention<\/em><\/h3>\n

                        Due to the special nature of our activities, each customer declares to be over five years old, not pregnant, and in perfect physical and mental health<\/strong>. Espa\u00e7o Talassa reserves the right to refuse boarding to any client who does not meet these conditions. Clients will not receive any refund or compensation<\/strong> if these requirements are not met.<\/p>\n

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                        Prices 2027<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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                        Group<\/th>\nLow seasonMarch 13\u201331
                        October<\/small><\/th>\n                        		Medium seasonMay\u2013June
                        Sept 15\u201330<\/small><\/th>\n                        		High seasonApril
                        July 1\u2013Sept 14<\/small><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                        1 travellerSingle room<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac659<\/td>\n\u20ac719<\/td>\n\u20ac819<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        2 travellersDouble room<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac929\u20ac465 pp<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac1,069\u20ac535 pp<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac1,169\u20ac585 pp<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        3 travellersTriple room<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac1,229\u20ac410 pp<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac1,319\u20ac440 pp<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac1,529\u20ac510 pp<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        4 travellersFamily room \u00b7 best value<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac1,499\u20ac375 pp<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac1,729\u20ac432 pp<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac1,839\u20ac460 pp<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

                        Prices per group, room included (pp = per person). The more you travel together, the less you pay per person.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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