3-hour marine birdwatching expedition from Vila Franca do Campo
Do this because
- See and learn more about birds and marine wildlife in general
- Discover hidden places to observe coastal colonies and search for rare species
- Capture wild behaviours while out at sea and enjoy the view from the ocean
What to expect
Join a marine birdwatching tour with expert biologists and naturalists to discover hidden places where to observe sea birds and coastal colonies, capturing their wild behaviour while at sea and enjoying some incredible views of the ocean.
After meeting at the Marina for checking-in, your experience will start with a short introduction about the bird species you'll be able to observe locally, about their migrations and behavioural patterns, plus onboard safety rules. You'll thus board on a boat to travel the coast amd observe some known colonies, the shorebirds and all wildlife at the protected nature reserve of Vila Franca do Campo. After, you'll head out to sea looking for other species to admire thanks to the lookouts providing you with information and directions via a VHF radio. Don't hesitate to ask your guide what you're most curious about.
Many birds find an oasis in the Azores Islands to breed and raise their babies or a refuge. Marine birds can be observed there yearlong, especially during spring and autumun, with the arrival of migrants and vagrants. Don't miss such a unique opportunity!
Important to know
- The Zodiac RIB Boat can accomodate 12-28 people
- Minimum age for joining this tour: 4 years old
- Also, this experience isn't suitable for pregnant women as well as people with reduced mobility and medically fragile
- Reservations are at all times subject to rescheduling due to availability requirements, weather conditions and safety reasons
- Please bear in mind that it isn't possible to control animals' behaviour and guarantee that you'll actually be able to see any specific species at any specific time frames. Moreover, this is a high conservational risk activity and for this reason you'll be accompanied by a qualified wildlife guide to ensure the best environmental and conservational standards for the whole duration of the expedition
- English is the tour's official language, but the local tour operator will do their best to accomodate your language preference (not guaranteed)
- Hotel pickups aren't included in the tour's price, but you can arrange directly with your local tour operator (contact details in the info voucher you'll receive after booking)
What’s included
Guided tour
Use of equipment
Protective equipment
Insurance
What’s not included
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Water
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL™
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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