Into the Azores: Europe’s Most Remote Adventure Playground | September 3, 2022

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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 having fiery volcanic features and abundant mar...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • 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

What's this trip about?

    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 having 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 making 'cozido', a hearty Azorean stew, slow-cooked underground using geothermal energy. Departure Date: 03Sep2022

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityPonta Delgada
End CityPonta Delgada

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Cycling & Biking
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Portugal

Attractions

  • Azores

Activities

  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • WHAT'S INCLUDED Three nights premium hotel accommodation
    • Two nights botanical gardens hotel accommodation
    • Private and local transport
    • Five breakfasts, two lunches, two 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

Itinerary

Travel Map
Arrive in the Azores
Touch down on São Miguel island and make your way to the hotel, where you’ll be greeted by our Local Insider, who will accompany the group throughout the trip. In the afternoon, set off on a walking tour of Ponta Delgada, the small but lively capital, with whitewashed ba...
ACCOMMODATION

Hotel Marina Atlântico

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED

Ponta Delgada walking tour

Welcome dinner
DAY 2

Explore the Sete Cidades volcanic complex by bike and kayak
Today, you’ll venture to the far west of São Miguel to explore the scenic Sete Cidades – two shimmering crater lakes (one blue, one green) surrounded by Japanese cedar, laurel and juniper forests. A Jeep tour is the perfect way to take in the unspoilt volcanic scenery, b...
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Marina Atlântico

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Sete Cidades Jeep tour Sete Cidades cycling Sete Cidades kayaking DAY 3

Go whale watching and hike to Salto do Cabrito waterfall
Wildlife enthusiast? The waters around the Azores are teeming with life, home to some 28 species of whale and dolphin, including blue whales – the largest animals on the planet. Look for cetaceans of all sizes on an optional marine safari, or use the time to explore Pont...
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Marina Atlântico

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Salto do Cabrito waterfall hike

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Whale watching DAY 4

Canyon down mountain streams and abseil across waterfalls
If the idea of rappelling across waterfalls and sliding down rocky ravines gets your heart pumping, you’ll be in your element at Ribeira dos Caldeirões – a protected area in the northeast of São Miguel, carpeted in thick, subtropical forest. It’s an exhilarating experien...
ACCOMMODATION
Terra Nostra Garden Hotel

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Canyoning Cocktail making DAY 5

Cook your own cozido stew and hike around Furnas Lake
Now you’re familiar with the volcanic makeup of the Azores, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test by preparing cozido das Furnas. This hearty meat-and-vegetable stew, cooked in an underground pot using nothing but geothermal heat, is an integral part of São Miguel’...
ACCOMMODATION
Terra Nostra Garden Hotel

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Cozido stew making Furnas Lake hike Farewell dinner DAY 6

Depart from the Azores
After one final breakfast, it’s time to check out of the hotel and bid farewell to your new friends as you return to the airport to catch your flight home. Alternatively, extend your stay and explore further what the Azores has to offer.

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Dates & Availability

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Last Updated: 3/15/2024

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Five breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners
Age Requirements
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