Blue Whale Azores *NEW*
From: €899.00
- 15 day programme
- 6 whale and dolphin watching trips
- Island tour on with visit of museum
- excursion to the lava tube “Gruta das Torres”
The blue whale camp presents the Cetacea of the Mid-Atlantic’s in an impressive way. The coastal waters off of pico are one of the very few places in the world that you can meet eight different species of whales and dolphins in one day! In total there are 27 various species of cetacea of which 20 can be met regularly.
The sperm whale can be found in the temperate waters around the island. Here females and thier calves will spend their whole life. During the excursions you often encounter turtles, sharks or even sunfish. Cory’s shearwater birds often accompany dolphins and can dive up to ten meters into the ocean. The Cory’s shearwater has one of its rare hatcheries in the Atlantic at the island of Pico. Its breeding burrows are found among lava rocks which are discovered during an evening visit. While the birds fly above the heads of the participants they impress the group with their mating calls echoing through the night.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Arrival in Madalena and check into accommodation.
Short briefing with the guide and a check of the snorkel equipment in the evening.
Day 2 – 14:
According to the weather conditions we will adapt the Program of the following day on a daily basis.
The program includes:
- 6 excursions for whale and dolphin watching
- 1 Island Tour with visit of the “vigia” (land-based whale spotter), the whaling museum of Lajes do Pico or Sao Roque (incl. Lunch in a local restaurant)
- 1 excursion to the lava cave Gruta das Torres
- A visit in the UNESCO world heritage of winery
Day 15: Departure
Travel Dates
15.03.2019 – 09.06.2019
Rates Include
- 14 overnights in the chosen accommodation (double or single room) in Madalena (alternative accommodation on request)
- Transfers from/to Pico airport or ferry port
- 6 excursions for whale and dolphin watching
- 1 Island Tour with visit of the “vigia” (land-based whale spotter), the whaling museum of Lajes do Pico or Sao Roque (incl. Lunch in a local restaurant)
- 1 excursion to the lava cave Gruta das Torres
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