Tours and day trips
Sightseeing by coach in and around Horta and the Azores, with day trips to Madalena.
Charter coach rental in Horta
Charter coaches with professional drivers in Horta, Azores, Portugal.
Coach hire with driver in Horta
From a single coach transfer in Horta to a week-long bus tour across Portugal, we arrange charter coaches with drivers and handle the planning by email.
Popular coach day trips from Horta: Madalena (≈9 km), Velas (≈40 km), Santa Cruz da Graciosa (≈80 km) and Angra do Heroísmo (≈125 km).
Horta cruise terminal transfers and shore excursions
Arriving or leaving by ship? We arrange cruise transfers in Horta by minibus or coach with driver — port to airport (Horta Airport (HOR) and Pico Airport (PIX)), port to hotel, or a shore excursion bus that collects your group at the cruise terminal and brings it back before departure. One quote by email covers luggage, waiting time and the route.
Coach hire in Horta for
Events and conferences
Shuttle coaches between hotels and venues in Horta, timed to your agenda.
Airport groups
Coach transfers from Horta Airport (HOR) for large arrivals and departures.
Multi-day bus tours
Round trips from Horta through Portugal and across borders, with one point of contact.
Which bus is right for your group?
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
More bus services in Horta
Coach hire near Horta
- Coach hire in Madalena ≈9 km
- Coach hire in Velas ≈40 km
- Coach hire in Santa Cruz da Graciosa ≈80 km
- Coach hire in Angra do Heroísmo ≈125 km
- Coach hire in Praia da Vitória ≈135 km
- Coach hire in Santa Cruz das Flores ≈240 km
- Coach hire in Ponta Delgada ≈275 km
- Coach hire in Almagreira ≈355 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances. All coach hire pages in Portugal · Coach hire in Azores.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a coach in Horta?
A full-size coach typically seats about 45 to 57 passengers and a midi coach about 25 to 35 (approximate).
Can we take the coach on a day trip from Horta?
Yes. Coach day trips from Horta to Madalena, Velas and Santa Cruz da Graciosa are easy to arrange.
Do you run shore excursion coaches from the Horta cruise port?
Yes. Send the ship, arrival and all-aboard times, and the passenger count — we quote a shore excursion coach with driver from the cruise terminal.
Is the driver included in coach hire?
Yes. Coaches always come with a professional driver; driving-time rules are respected in the planning.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near Horta.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near Horta, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.