3-Day Flores Island Tour: Waterfalls, Cliffs & Crater Lakes

Slow down on Europe's westernmost island and walk between ocean cliffs and crater lakes.

A 3-day guided tour of Flores Island in the Azores, based in the village of Fajã Grande, with private airport transfers, shared bus transport during the day tour, 2 nights' accommodation in a 4-star hotel, all entrance fees, lunch, and a local guide who speaks English, Spanish, French and Portuguese. The itinerary covers the island's waterfalls, lagoons, coastal viewpoints and volcanic landmarks over two full days, with arrival and departure transfers included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Fajã Grande

• Arrive at Flores Airport
• Transfer to Fajã Grande village
• Check in at hotel
• Relax and enjoy coastal scenery

Day 2: Explore Flores Island highlights

• Visit Poço do Ferreiro waterfall
• See Poço do Bacalhau waterfall
• Explore Rocha dos Bordões basalt formations
• Visit Albernaz Lighthouse
• Enjoy panoramic viewpoints and lagoons

Day 3: Departure from Fajã Grande

• Breakfast at hotel
• Private transfer to Flores Airport
• Depart Flores Island

The experience

Flores Island sits at the western edge of the Atlantic, one of the Azores' least developed corners. You arrive at the airport and transfer straight to Fajã Grande, a village wedged between the ocean and a wall of cliffs that rise hundreds of meters, their faces streaked with dozens of waterfalls. The afternoon is yours to settle into the rhythm of the place: no schedule, no crowds, just the sound of water and wind. You stay two nights in a 4-star hotel, the kind of base that lets you rest properly between days of walking.

Day two is the full exploration: a shared bus takes you and a small group around the island with a guide who knows the landscape in all four languages. You visit the waterfalls and pools (Poço do Ferreiro, Poço do Bacalhau), and the basalt formations of Rocha dos Bordões, where the volcanic geology of the place becomes visible in the rock itself. The route includes the island's crater lakes, the remote Albernaz Lighthouse, and viewpoints that open onto the Atlantic. Lunch is included. The guide shapes the day around what the weather allows. On an island this exposed, conditions can shift, and the itinerary adapts.

On the morning of day three, a private transfer takes you back to the airport. Most travelers say the same thing afterward: the raw beauty of the place stays with you longer than the photographs do.

What’s included

• Two nights in a 4-star hotel in Fajã Grande.
• private transfer from Flores Airport to your hotel on arrival and from your hotel to the airport on departure.
• shared air-conditioned bus transport during the full-day island tour on day two.
• lunch.
• all entrance fees to the waterfalls, lagoons, viewpoints and lighthouse.
• and a local guide fluent in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Options for this experience

3 options

Superior Hotel, triple roomUp to 3 people · Guide in 4 languages · Available from 3 Jan 2027Superior Hotel category, triple room, includes pickup

Superior Hotel, double roomUp to 2 people · Guide in 4 languages · Available from 3 Jan 2027Superior Hotel category, double room, includes pickup

Superior Hotel, single roomUp to 1 people · Guide in 4 languages · Available from 3 Jan 2027Superior Hotel category, single room, includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 3 Jan 2027

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 25 · max 3 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 6 days before the start.Between 2 and 6 days before the start, 50% refund.After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Destination Services Portugal

Is this one for you?Book the double or triple room if you're traveling with others. The single room works for solo travelers. The shared bus on day two means you'll meet other visitors, but the private transfers and two full days based in one village give you the space to move at your own pace and return to the same hotel each night.

Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

How do I get to Flores Island in the Azores?

Flores Island is reached by connecting flights from Terceira Island or Faial Island, with regular daily departures. The tour includes your private transfer from Flores Airport to your hotel on arrival and back to the airport on departure.

What exactly is Fajã Grande and why is it the base for this tour?

Fajã Grande is a village on the western coast of Flores, often described as one of Portugal's most beautiful settlements. It sits on a coastal plain between the Atlantic Ocean and towering cliffs covered with waterfalls, making it the ideal base to explore the island's most dramatic landscapes without long daily transfers.

What happens on the full-day tour on day two?

Day two covers Flores Island's natural highlights by shared bus with a local guide: waterfalls, crater lagoons, the basalt formations of Rocha dos Bordões, coastal viewpoints, and the Albernaz Lighthouse. All entrance fees are included, and lunch is provided. The guide adjusts the route based on weather conditions.

Is the guide fluent in English?

Yes. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, so communication is straightforward throughout the tour.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay separately?

The tour includes 2 nights' accommodation in a 4-star hotel, all meals mentioned in the itinerary (lunch on day two), all entrance fees and activities, private airport transfers, and shared bus transport during the day tour. Domestic flights to reach Flores, drinks beyond what's specified, personal expenses, and travel insurance are not included and are your responsibility.