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3-Hour Birding Expedition To Islet Of Vila Franca Do Campo Reserve
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Bird Watching, Boating, Nature

  • Duration

    3 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Description

Sign up for an exciting birding expedition to a volcanic marvel- the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, an off-coast protected natural reserve. Sail through a boat through the beautiful ocean environs and learn in-depth about its geology and living fauna and flora. Also, spot several local and migrating bird species such as Buzzards, Turnstones, Sanderlings, Little Egrets, Whimbrels and Canaries.

Highlights
  • Explore the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo
  • See several endemic, local and migrating sea bird species
  • Enjoy cruising by boat along the Islet
  • Islet of Vila Franca do Campo Reserve Tour expand_more
    • Meet your tour guide at the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo for check-in at the specified time. The tour starts with a short briefing introducing the volcanic Islet’s geology, plant and animal species that can be found, the nature reserve’s rules, and safety.
    • Follow the guide and skipper to your designated boat for a 10-minute journey by sea to the Islet. 
    • Disembark at the Islet’s harbour for an hour-and-half tour to explore the volcanic marvel and its notorious features. The islet crater is rocky with endemic Azorean Heather, Firetree and other flora species, making this a beautiful living habitat for wildlife. Birds can often be observed, such as Buzzards, Turnstones, Sanderlings, Little Egrets, Whimbrels, Canaries, Wagtails, and even Sally lightfoot crab colonies. It is life rich all year, especially in Autumn and Winter. Your guide will keep you informed on what you are observing and is available throughout your tour to provide answers to any specific questions.
    • At 16:15, it is time to get on board for a boat tour around the Islet.
    • Then, head back to the Marina for check-out.

    Tour ends.

What's Included
  • Knowledgeable Wildlife Guide and Experienced Skipper 
  • Zodiac RIB Boat (12-28 pax)
  • Impermeable Full Suit and Life Vest
  • Admission to Nature Reserve 
  • Insurance
What's Excluded
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop-off 
  • Personal Water supply
What to bring
  • Personal water supply
  • Sunscreen
  • Chapstick for the Sun
  • Warm Clothes
Know before you go
  • NOT FOR pregnant, with a weak back, in a wheelchair, in delicate health conditions, or under the age of 4. 
  • Bathing is not permitted at this time of the year.
Meeting Point

Rua da Marina, Vila Franca Do Campo, Portugal

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 EUR 36 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 EUR 18 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 40 / person