Spend a half-day with gentle donkeys on Terceira Island’s Azores countryside. Visit peaceful pastures, learn about donkey milking, and savor rare fresh donkey milk with Terceira Tours.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal walking on gentle terrain required.
Wildlife
History
Donkeys have long been essential in Azorean rural life, used for transporting goods and tilling land on the volcanic island of Terceira.
Conservation
Terceira Tours supports sustainable farming practices that prioritize animal welfare and help preserve native pasture ecosystems.
Terceira Tours
Spend a half-day with gentle donkeys on Terceira Island’s Azores countryside. Visit peaceful pastures, learn about donkey milking, and savor rare fresh donkey milk with Terceira Tours.
Terceira Tours is a local tour operator based on Terceira Island in the Azores that specializes in curated cultural, culinary, and nature excursions. The company offers a broad portfolio of experiences—night food and live music walks, half-day coffee and fruit farm visits, vineyard and heritage wine tours, full-day island explorations, whale and dolphin watching, lava tube walks, dairy and cheese routes, and tailored private itineraries.
Each tour is designed to highlight authentic island traditions and sustainable practices. Itineraries include visits to notable sites such as Monte Brasil, Angra do Heroísmo, Biscoitos natural pools, Gruta do Natal lava tube, and local farms and wineries. Tours are available in half-day, full-day, and private eight-hour formats, with clear descriptions of stops and pacing to suit different interests and mobility levels.
Terceira Tours coordinates directly with local producers, farms, and wineries to provide tastings, hands-on demonstrations, and seaside wine experiences that reflect Azorean terroir. Emphasis on small group sizes, professionally maintained vehicles, and scheduled tasting sessions supports guest comfort and safety. Booking details, meeting points, and cancellation policies are communicated at reservation to ensure transparency. Guest feedback highlights knowledgeable guides, curated local products, and well-paced itineraries. Through local partnerships and focused island knowledge, Terceira Tours aims to help visitors explore Terceira confidently and enjoyably.
Tours Offered
12 tours
Diverse themed itineraries on Terceira
Location
Terceira, Azores
Island-based operator
Tour Lengths
Half-day & Full-day
Flexible durations and private options
Local Partnerships
Farms & Wineries
Direct partnerships with producers
Secure a place on a food, wine, nature, or private island tour — small groups and customized itineraries available for confident, memorable exploration.
Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes
Pastures can be uneven and muddy, so footwear with good grip will keep your footing secure.
Bring a reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is key during your half-day visit, especially when spending time outdoors.
Respect animal boundaries
Donkeys are friendly but approach calmly and avoid sudden movements to keep stress levels low.
Check dairy availability on weekends
The donkey dairy is closed Saturdays and Sundays; visits then include pastures only.
Comfortable hiking shoes
Protects feet from uneven ground in pastures and ensures comfort throughout the tour.
Sun hat
Helps prevent sunburn during outdoor time in open fields.
summer
Light rain jacket
Useful for occasional showers common in the Azores spring weather.
spring
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated without relying on disposable plastics.