About the tour
Hotel (5 nts). with BreakfastHotel (5 nts). with Breakfast
Highlights
- Explore the Islands of São Miguel and Terceira, Hike to the highest body of water in the Azores, Lagoa do Fogo, Stare in awe inside ancient lava caves, Take a walking tour of Angra do Heroísmo’s UNESCO World Heritage site
Meals
Accommodation
Included in the price
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Ponta Delgada
Welcome to Sao Miguel, known as the green Island.
Day 2: Ponta Delgada
Drive to the village of Santo António today and the start of the Pico da Vara hike, featuring the highest point on São Miguel island. After returning from the hike the group will head into Furnas town for a visit to the Terra Nostra Gardens and geothermal hot springs. While there, the group will have a chance to take a dip in the natural hot waters or wander around the 24 acre botanical garden.
Day 3: Ponta Delgada
Spend the morning on a hike to the highest body of water in the Azores, Lagoa do Fogo, "lake of fire". Wander down to the shores of the lake through a forest of Eucalyptus and Japanese Cedars. Later, after a picnic lunch, travel to the Sete Cidades Parish and hike the trails for stunning views of the lakes within the caldera.
Day 4: Ponta Delgada/angra Do Heroísmo
Fly from São Miguel to Terceira island, considered the capital of Azorean culture. Meet your CEO and hit the trails. Hike 9.5km on a circular route right in the middle of the island. Enjoy beautiful views of the Azinhal Valley and Biscoitos village with its rocky lava formations that meet the sea. Later, enjoy a walking tour of Angra do Heroísmo, the capital city, and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Day 5: Angra Do Heroísmo
Head to the middle of the island with stunning views of the agricultural patchwork fields contrasted by the centuries old lava flow (often called the Black Lagoon). Here we hike the Mistérios Negros trail and visit the Algar do Carvão lava caves.
Day 6: Angra Do Heroísmo
Depart at any time.
