About Your Trip
Discover mythical landscapes, spectacular wildlife, and delicious food and wine on this six-day adventure in the Azores – the remote Portuguese archipelago at the mid-Atlantic juncture between the Eurasian, African, and North American tectonic plates. You’ll be based on São Miguel, the largest island, renowned for its fiery volcanic features and abundant marine life. After exploring the capital, Ponta Delgada, get ready for a series of exhilarating experiences, including kayaking around a crater lake, whale-watching, and abseiling down waterfalls. Round off your trip by soaking in hot springs and creating ‘cozido’, a hearty Azorean stew, slow-cooked underground using geothermal energy. This eco-friendly travel experience ensures that all carbon emissions are offset.
Trip Highlights
- Cycle and kayak around the Sete Cidades crater lakes
- Spot whales and dolphins on an optional marine safari
- Abseil down waterfalls and swim in natural rock pools
- Hike around Furnas Lake
- Soak in mineral-rich hot springs
- Cook a traditional cozido stew using geothermal energy
Your Itinerary
Accommodation
Hotel Marina Atlântico
Activities Included
- Ponta Delgada walking tour
- Welcome dinner
Hotel Marina Atlântico
Activities Included
- Sete Cidades Jeep tour
- Sete Cidades cycling
- Sete Cidades kayaking
Terra Nostra Garden Hotel
Activities Included
- Salto do Cabrito waterfall hike
Terra Nostra Garden Hotel
Activities Included
- Canyoning
- Cocktail making
Terra Nostra Garden Hotel
Activities Included
- Cozido stew making
- Furnas Lake hike
- Farewell dinner
What’s Included
- 2 nights premium hotel accommodation
- 3 nights botanical gardens hotel accommodation
- Private and local transport
- 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
- Local Insider
- Ponta Delgada walking tour
- Sete Cidades Jeep tour
- Sete Cidades cycling
- Sete Cidades kayaking
- Salto do Cabrito waterfall hike
- Canyoning
- Cocktail making
- Cozido stew making
- Furnas Lake hike
What’s Not Included
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Flights to and from the destination
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Accommodation
Hotel Marina Atlântico
This sleek waterfront hotel is just a short walk along the promenade from the Old Town of Ponta Delgada. Along with spacious, airy rooms with marble-tiled bathrooms, you’ll have access to a heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and Turkish bath – perfect for unwinding and recharging after an action-packed day exploring.
Terra Nostra Garden Hotel
Soothe aching limbs as you soak in steaming, mineral-rich hot springs surrounded by botanical gardens at this tranquil boutique hideaway in the Furnas area. Inside, expect elegant art-deco touches throughout, luxurious beds, a fabulously fresh buffet breakfast, plus innovative cocktails and Azorean fine wines at The Gardener bar.
Covid Safety
Your safety and wellbeing are our top priority, so we’ve implemented several measures on all our trips:
- Our average group size is 10 people (max 18), providing a secure environment while avoiding crowding.
- Where possible, we use small/boutique accommodations to minimize exposure to other travelers.
- We require all accommodation providers to share protocols regarding extra health and hygiene measures.
- Included activities are exclusive to our group to minimize contact with others.
- Covid-19 negative test results or vaccine certificates may be required. Please check the entry requirements for your destination.
- We recommend confirming all guidance on official government sites and checking with your travel insurance issuer.
Important Info
- You must be aged 25 years or over to join this trip.
- Please ensure you check whether a visa is needed for your destination.
- If you have any pre-existing medical conditions or accessibility requirements, please notify our team as soon as possible.
- We won’t charge extra for solo travelers; a twin room will be allocated with another traveler of the same gender.
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all travelers.
- Please note that the itinerary, activities, and hotels are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
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