Hiking the Azores
About Portugal - From $1,999.00 CAD
Maybe you’ve been to the Azores before — but definitely not like this. Spend six incredible days hiking this famous archipelago, and experience a side that few ever see. Trek to the highest lake in the Azores, wander through storied towns, and hike through some of the most jaw-dropping landscapes you ever did see.
Travel Style
Active
Service Level
Standard
Physical Grading
3 - Average
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group. Ribeira Funda to Maia hike. Angra do Heroísmo Walking Tour. Visit to the Terra Nostra Geothermal Hot Springs. Hike to the highest body of water in the Azores Lagoa do Fogo. Mistérios Negros trail Hike and Algar do Carvão lava caves. Sete Cidades Parish Hike. Rocha do Chambre hike. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
What are the main highlights of this trip?
Explore the Islands of São Miguel and Terceira, Hike to the highest body of water in the Azores called the Lake of Fire, Stare in awe inside ancient lava caves, Take a walking tour of Angra do Heroísmo’s UNESCO World Heritage site
What is the maximum and typical number of participants on this tour?
Max 16, average 12.
What meals are included in this trip?
5 breakfasts, 3 lunches
What are the modes of transportation on my trip?
Private vehicle, hiking, plane.
Is there an extra cost for travelling solo?
We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Where will we stay during the trip?
Hotel (5 nts).
Itinerary
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Ponta Delgada
Arrive at any time. Welcome to Sao Miguel, known as the green Island.
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Ponta Delgada
Hike from Ribeira Funda to Maia along the dramatic and beautiful north coast of the island of São Miguel. Pause to eat lunch at Praia da Viola, also known as the 'secret beach.' Along the way pass many viewpoints along the coast of the island. The tour ends in the friendly parish of Maia. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Angra do Heroísmo
Depart at any time.
What are the mandatory travel insurance requirements for this trip?
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
