Descobre o verdadeiro sabor das Flores. Neste tour, um guia local conduz-te por plantações, jardins
Taste Flores’ working landscape on a five-hour tour that links coffee plantações, rural museums and community projects. Meet producers, sample regional cheesemaking and preserves, and learn how volcanic soils shape local agriculture.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for people who can walk short distances on uneven ground; basic mobility needed for brief farm tracks.
Wildlife
History
Flores was settled in the 15th century and agricultural traditions evolved to suit volcanic soils and Atlantic weather.
Conservation
Many stops highlight sustainable projects; visitors are encouraged to support local producers and minimize single-use plastics to reduce impact.
Experience OC
Descobre o verdadeiro sabor das Flores. Neste tour, um guia local conduz-te por plantações, jardins
Experience OC is an adventure tour operator based in Santa Cruz das Flores, Açores, offering guided outdoor experiences across Flores and nearby islands. The company runs a varied program that includes canyoning, waterfall exploration, multi-hour hikes (trilhos), island excursions to Corvo, and full-day van tours. Many trips include transfers from local pick-up points; specific experiences list included gear, safety measures, snacks or picnic lunches, and photographic documentation when provided.
Canyoning options range from an introductory Baptismo de Canyoning with five rappels and a 9‑meter descent ending in a natural pool, to longer technical routes such as Canyoning Ilhéus Médio with seven rappels including a 50‑meter descent. Waterfall and cascades tours explore remote sites and scenic pools, while the Extreme Waterfalls Experience pairs remote waterfall visits with a picnic lunch.
Island trips include Corvo Com Guia with guided visits, cave exploration, the Caldeirão, a transfer and a scenic boat ride, and Corvo Sem Guia offering a guided-free option with comfortable transfer upon arrival. Several guided trilho hikes (Fanais, Curso da Água, Ruinas, 4 Lagoas) provide 4‑hour routes with local natural history, endemic species, and transfers included. The Maravilha Verde van tour is a longer 7‑hour circuit visiting Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro and the 7 Lagoas. Experience OC appears on The Adventure Collective listings, where each tour is described with practical details to help travelers choose an appropriate adventure.
Listings specify included items, safety considerations, and recommend suitable footwear and essentials for certain island and canyoning routes. Booking details listed online.
Location
Santa Cruz das Flores
Base of island adventures
Tours Offered
14 experiences
Canyoning, hikes, island trips
Guided Options
Guides available
Guides and transfers included
Typical Durations
3–7 hours
Half-day to full-day tours
Compare tours, check availability, and book transfers for canyoning, waterfall excursions, trilho hikes and island trips.
Bring layers
Flores’ weather shifts fast—carry a windbreaker and a light insulating layer to stay comfortable on exposed farm tracks.
Wear sturdy shoes
Paths include muddy tracks and basalt steps; closed-toe hiking shoes will keep you steady during stops at plantations and museums.
Carry a reusable bottle
Tastings are provided but hydration is personal—bring a refillable water bottle to reduce waste and stay hydrated.
Respect private plots
Much of the route passes working farms—ask before photographing people or crops and follow guide instructions to avoid disturbing operations.
Windbreaker
Blocks Atlantic winds and light rain common on Flores.
spring
Sturdy walking shoes
Provides grip on basalt steps, muddy tracks and uneven farm paths.
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated and reduces single-use plastic during tastings and walks.
summer
Compact camera or phone
For close-ups of products, portraits of producers and dramatic island landscapes.