October 1 – 8, 2023

$2,699 per person based on double occupancy
$3,599 per person based on single occupancy
Deposit amount of $500 per person is due no later than May 15, 2023
Final payment is due no later than July 1, 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 biking riding, kayaking, an authentic cooking experience, whale watching and daily wellness during this 8-day adventure.

Hotel

Hotel Santa Barbara Eco-Resort
Octant Furnas Boutique Hotel

Included:

Meals:

7 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
2 Dinners

Activities:

1 Jeep Tour to Furnas
Culinary cooking experience
Whale and Dolphin watching
Guided hike
E-biking in Sete Cidades
Kayaking in Sete Cidades
Entrance Fees and Tastings:
Caldeira Velha
Terra Nostra Park
Pineapple Liqueur Tasting

Other Services:

One group round-trip airport transfer privately in an air-conditioned vehicle
Bus and guide service according to program
Activities and tours with an English-speaking driver & guide
Road tolls, Taxes, VAT

Not Included:

Meals not mentioned in the program
Luggage service
Tips for guide and driver- the value of the tip is up to the client
All other services not mentioned as included
Personal expenses
International airfare, taxes and fees

Notes:

International flights should arrive and depart into João Paulo II Airport
Transfer vehicles include one suitcase per person
If airport transfer is between 8 PM and 6 AM, an additional supplement may apply

Day 1

Ponta Delgada – São Miguel Island

Welcome to The Azores. Upon arrival at Ponta Delgada, you will be greeted by our representative and have a transfer to your hotel. Settle in, relax and unwind.

After unpacking, make your way to the volcanic sand beach at our hotel’s doorstep. Enjoy the hotel 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 Santa Barbara Eco-Resort

Day 2

Tour To Lagoa Do Fogo

We wake up with a 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. For here, you'll be able to see both the north and south coasts of the island.

We'll heard back to Ribeira Grande where you will have free time for lunch on your own. Later, enjoy a brief introduction to the city before returning to your hotel for an evening at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Santa Barbara Eco-Resort

Day 3

Tour To Sete Cidades

We wake up with a heart-centered morning wellness practice followed by breakfast at the hotel.

Today we 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 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. Immerse yourself in this breathtaking scenery, which will be sure to offer postcard images in every direction!

Afterwards, we continue with a visit and free time for lunch at the village of the Sete Cidades, an authentic portrait of rural Micaelense. Return to the the hotel in the mid-afternoon for leisure time, or to enjoy the amenities on site.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Santa Barbara Eco-Resort

Day 4

Whale And Dolphin Watching / Vila Franca Campo

Meet for a morning wellness practice and breakfast overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. After breakfast, we head to Ponta Delgada to meet our skipper.

Today we’re looking for whales and dolphins while viewing this treasure of an island from the sea. The most sighted are the sperm whale, sei whale, pilot whale, mink whale, fin whale, bottlenose dolphins, striped dolphin, and Atlantic spotted dolphin. After this experience, we’ll make a stop in Vila Franca do Campo for lunch. Return to our hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel Santa Barbara Eco-Resort

Day 5

Jeep Tour To Furnas & Thermal Bath

Start your morning off with a beautiful wellness session and breakfast by the sea. After check out, we 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 be cooked by the heat of the earth with an opportunity to taste this local dish for lunch.

In the afternoon, we 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 suggest a relaxing bath. The park is a unique repository of trees, plants and other plants species from around the world. After arrival and check in at the hotel, you will be given time to relax and enjoy the amenities on site.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Accommodation: Furnas Boutique Hotel

Day 6

Guided Hike

After a morning wellness class 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 at in the thermal pool before enjoying an optional wellness practice.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Furnas Boutique Hotel

Day 7

Free Day At Leisure In Furnas

Start your day with a morning wellness class and leisurely breakfast overlooking the surrounding mountains. After, head out to the market with a local chef to pick out your fresh ingredients for the interactive cooking that will take place later in the day.

After your market visit, the day is yours to spend at leisure. If you decide 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.

Later in the evening, 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

Day 8

Ponta Delgada

Should time allow based on your return flight, we’ll have our last wellness practice before leaving the Azores. Have breakfast at the hotel and checkout before your group transfer 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.