{"id":7756,"date":"2024-01-17T10:38:29","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T10:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.espacotalassa.com\/?post_type=product&p=7756"},"modified":"2026-11-02T17:25:27","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T17:25:27","slug":"dolphins-whales-men","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/espacotalassa.com\/en\/product\/dolphins-whales-men\/","title":{"rendered":"Whale Watching Week Package"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whales watching week package<\/h2>\n

General Information<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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  • 8 days \/ 7 nights package based in Lajes do Pico, the heart of Azorean whale watching.<\/li>\n
  • Welcome and transfer from Pico airport to the hotel in Lajes do Pico (Horta airport on Faial: supplement, see \u201cNot included\u201d).<\/li>\n
  • 7 nights accommodation<\/strong> with breakfast at Hotel Whale\u2019come ao Pico<\/em> (2**).<\/li>\n
  • 5 sea excursions for whale and dolphin observation<\/strong> (boat, fuel, harbour costs, waterproof jacket and lifevest included).<\/li>\n
  • Excursions depend on weather and sea conditions.<\/li>\n
  • From March 13 to October 31.<\/li>\n
  • Evening talks included<\/strong> (marine mammals, turtles, photo ID and nature slideshow).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    What\u2019s the plan?<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

    Day 1 \u2013 Arrival<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Meet and greet at Faial or Pico airport.<\/li>\n
    • Transfer to Lajes do Pico and check-in at the hotel Whale\u2019come ao Pico<\/em>, our base of operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Days 2 to 7 \u2013 Lajes do Pico<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Departure around 9am for your whale and dolphin encounters.<\/li>\n
      • Listen, watch, and take a few photos, if the animals give you the time.<\/li>\n
      • Return to Lajes around 1pm. Afternoons are free for you to explore or relax.<\/li>\n
      • Visit the Whaler\u2019s Museum, featuring scrimshaw art and one of the most complete libraries on whaling culture.<\/li>\n
      • Visit the Vigia da Queimada<\/em> lookout and the BOCA (Base of Observation of Cetaceans of the Azores) for books, audiovisual materials and marine documentation.<\/li>\n
      • Mountain bikes and kayaks available for short trips to \u201cMar\u00e9\u201d or \u201cCastelete\u201d.<\/li>\n
      • Explore Calheta de Nesquim<\/em>, the port of the first Azorean whaling boat, or visit the old whaling factory in S\u00e3o Roque.<\/li>\n
      • Optional guided tours available upon request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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        • Transfer from Lajes do Pico to the airport according to your flight schedule.<\/li>\n
        • Itinerary subject to change depending on weather, sea conditions, and whale presence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          What else?<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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          • Free access to the BOCA services:<\/strong> mountain bikes, kayaks, library, and audiovisual materials.<\/li>\n
          • Entrance to the Whaler\u2019s Museum included.<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Insurance (general assistance, illness, accident, and rescue operations).<\/li>\n
          • Government taxes and cetacean observation permit included.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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            • Lunches and dinners. Half board available: 7 meals at Whale\u2019come Bistrot, 140 \u20ac per person.<\/li>\n
            • Arrivals or departures through Horta airport (Faial): 45 \u20ac per person each way<\/strong> (transfer and ferry tickets).<\/li>\n
            • Optional guided tours (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
              \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              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\u20ac599<\/td>\n\u20ac669<\/td>\n\u20ac809<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              2 travellersDouble room<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac889\u20ac445 pp<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac1,079\u20ac540 pp<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac1,429\u20ac715 pp<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              3 travellersTriple room<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac1,189\u20ac396 pp<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac1,429\u20ac476 pp<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac1,689\u20ac563 pp<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              4 travellersFamily room \u00b7 best value<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac1,439\u20ac360 pp<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac1,759\u20ac440 pp<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac2,029\u20ac507 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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