May 20 – May 27, 2023
Welcome to The Azores. São Miguel Island is the largest of the nine islands that make up the Azorean region. São Miguel will offer incredible street art in Ponta Delgada and is the only place in the world where pineapples are grown in greenhouses. Enjoy kayaking, e-bike riding, an authentic cooking experience, whale watching and daily wellness activities during this 8-day adventure.
Hotels:
- Hotel Verde Mar & Spa, Ribeira Grande
- Octant Furnas Boutique Hotel, Furnas
Included:
Meals:
- 7 Breakfasts
- 3 Lunches
- 2 Dinners
Activities:
- Daily Wellness Activities
- Jeep Tour to Furnas
- Hands-on Cooking Experience
- Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour
- Guided Hiking
- Entrance Fees and Tastings:
- Caldeira Velha
- Terra Nostra Park
- Furnas Park
- Kayaking and e-Biking in Sete Cidades
Other Services:
- One round-trip group airport transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Transportation throughout the program in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Transfers and tours with an English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees, road tolls, VAT
Not Included:
- International flights, airport taxes and extra baggage
- Hotel early check-in and late check-out
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities
- Personal expenses
- Travel visa (please confirm visa requirements prior to travel)
- Travel insurance
- Tips for porters, guide and driver - the value of the tip is up to the client
Notes:
- International flights should arrive into and depart out of João Paulo II Airport
Day1
Ponta Delgada – São Miguel Island
Welcome to The Azores. Upon arrival at Ponta Delgada, our representative will greet you and you will be transferred to your hotel. Settle in, relax and unwind.
After unpacking, you’ll make your way to the volcanic sand beach at our hotel's doorstep. Enjoy the hotel’s facilities and take in the breathtaking scenery all around you. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with the rest of the group.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Verde Mar
Day2
Tour To Lagoa Do Fogo
We will wake up with an invigorating morning wellness practice by the water and have a leisurely breakfast before getting ready to head out and explore.
As we depart toward Lagoa do Fogo, we will stop for a hike to the Waterfall of Salto do Cabrito followed by a visit to the regional park of Calgeira Velha before reaching the magnificent viewpoint over the Lagoa do Fogo. From here, you’ll be able to see both the north and south coasts of the island.
We’ll head back to Riberia Grande where you will have free time for lunch on your own. Later, we'll have a brief tour of the city before returning to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Verde Mar
Day3
Tour To Sete Cidades
We will wake up with a heart-centered morning wellness practice and meditation followed by breakfast at the hotel. Today we will explore the most western part of the island where the mountains and lagoon of the Seven Cities are located. A small stop will be made at the viewpoint of Vista do Rei, one of the most important panoramic views of the island. Photos will not do it justice while you look down into the famous lagoon, asleep inside a huge volcanic crater.
Then, we will get a different perspective by exploring the lagoon first by kayak then by bike. Afterwards, we will head to the village of the Sete Cidades, an authentic portrait of rural Micaelense with some free time for lunch before returning to the hotel. Partake in an optional afternoon wellness practice to finish your day before enjoying the rest of the evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Verde Mar
Day4
Whale And Dolphin Watching / Vila Franca Campo
This morning, you will have an early morning wellness practice practice and after breakfast, head to Ponta Delgada to meet our skipper.
Today we’ll look for whales and dolphins while viewing this treasure of an island from the sea. After this experience, we’ll make a stop in Vila Franca do Campo for lunch. Return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Verde Mar
Day5
Jeep Tour To Furnas & Thermal Bath
Start your morning off with a beautiful wellness session and breakfast by the sea. After checking out, we will head to Furnas Valley, which is inserted in one of the three active central volcanoes of San Miguel island. At the heart of the town is a crater lake surrounded by smoking fumaroles where you can witness the local “cozido” dish being cooked by the heat of the earth and experience this local dish for lunch.
In the afternoon, we will visit the volcano boilers and the village. The next stop is Terra Nostra Park, a bicentennial garden with unique species and a splendid thermal pool, where we will suggest a relaxing bath. The park is a unique repository of trees and other plant species from around the world. After arrival and checking in at the hotel, you will be given time to relax and enjoy the hotel amenities.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Furnas Boutique Hotel
Day6
Guided Hike
After morning practice and breakfast, we will meet our guide for a hike.
We head to the charming village of Faial da Terra. Discover the abandoned village of Sanguinho as we go in search of waterfalls. We will take some time to rest and chat over a picnic lunch and perhaps take a swim in the cool spring water. After our hiking excursion, head back to relax or have a swim in the ocean before returning to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Furnas Boutique Hotel
Day7
Free Day At Leisure In Furnas
After enjoying a morning wellness class and breakfast, the day is yours to spend at leisure. If you decided to explore on your own or shop in town, the hotel can accommodate reserving a taxi for you. Should you wish to stay on property, wellness activities are endless, including a spa and thermal spring with iron water, an outdoor thermal pool, an indoor dynamic thermal pool, active thermal circuits, massage, body and face treatments, reflexology, a “Floatbed,” a whirlpool, a sauna, a Turkish bath, and a fitness center.
Take part in an interactive cooking experience with a chef for our farewell dinner. This experience will give you a taste of true Azorean tradition and culture.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Furnas Boutique Hotel
Day8
Ponta Delgada
Today, we may have time for one last morning practice before leaving the Azores.
Have breakfast at the hotel and some time to relax before your transport to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
The activity Level for this tour is:
Average - Some tours may include hiking or potential higher elevation hiking, biking, SUP, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking on uneven surfaces or for longer periods of time.
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