The Azores: Portugal's Green Atlantic
Discover the untouched beauty of the Azores, where you’ll trek to the summit of Pico da Barrosa for sweeping views over Lagoa do Fogo and unwind in the tropical embrace of Caldeira Velha’s geothermal springs. Explore serene lakes, savor a meal born from volcanic earth, and feel the thrill of whale watching. Your Destination Expert ensures every adventure becomes a story worth sharing.
- Duration
- 9 days, 8 nights
- Route
- Ponta Delgada · Sao Miguel Island · Faial Island · Terceira Island
- Style
- Private and tailor-made: your own guide and driver throughout
- From
- $3,480 per person, hotels, guides and transfers included
- Hike the volcanic rim of Sete Cidades, where stunning views and twin lakes captivate below.
- Admire Lagoa do Fogo’s untouched beauty, then relax in the soothing wild hot springs.
- Savor cozido das Furnas, a dish slow-cooked underground by volcanic heat in Furnas.
- Venture into the mid-Atlantic by boat in search of whales, dolphins, and seabirds.
- Explore Pico Island’s UNESCO-listed vineyards, tailored by your Destination Expert.
Every day, already yours.
The Adventure Begins
This afternoon, enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
- Afternoon at Leisure
- Private Airport Transfer with Meet & Greet
- Sete Cidades (4 hrs) - Private Tour
- Wine Bars & Oceanfront Stroll
Just a Walk in the Park
Meet your private driver-guide at your hotel and depart on a discovery of Lagoa do Fogo and Ribeira Grande. Head toward Pico da Barrosa, where you'll embark on a hilly hike of approximately 2-3 hours with a medium difficulty level. After a series of upwards and downwards elevation changes you'll be rewarded with a gorgeous views of the shimmering Lagoa do Fogo.
- Lagoa Do Fogo Scenic Hike and Sightseeng (with Lunch, 6.5 hrs) - Private Tour
- Sampling Menu at Local Restaurant - Self-Guided
A Festive Feast
You will be picked up by your private driver-guide, and depart on a full day tour of Furnas, one of the largest communities in the Azores. Head first to Gorreana in the northern region where you'll visit a tea factory and its plantations. A stop at Pico do Ferro viewpoint will also be made, where you can observe the most ancient volcanic crater, the Lagoa das Furnas.
- Furnas Discovery (with Lunch, 7 hrs) - Private Tour
Sail the Seas
A flight is required to take you to your next destination, and is currently not included on your itinerary. Please contact your Destination Expert if you would like us to book the flight for you.
- Private Airport Transfer
- Flight (Not Included)
- Private Airport Transfer
- Whale Watching Cruise (3.5 hrs) - Shared
Island Time
Meet your private driver-guide at the Madalena port and depart via public ferry on a full-day tour to Pico Island. Discover the Santa Luzia area, where its vineyard-covered landscape has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with unique wind-breaking stone walls that date back as far as the 15th century, built to protect thousands of small plots from wind and seawater.
- Private Pico Island Tour (with Lunch, 7.5 hrs)
Cultural Immersion
Depart your hotel with a private vehicle, and driver-guide for a tour through the town of Horta, unique on the Azores, because of its cosmopolitan yacht harbor, which is the encountering point of the yachts sailing from all over the world, in their transatlantic voyages. Stop at Espalamaca Belvedere to enjoy the view over Horta, the harbor and its surroundings.
- Faial Discovery (6.5 hrs) - Private Tour
The Journey Continues…
A flight is required to take you to your next destination, and is currently not included on your itinerary. Please contact your Destination Expert if you would like us to book the flight for you.
- Private Airport Transfer
- Flight (Not Included)
- Airport Private Transfer
- Angra Walking Tour (3.5 hrs) - Private
See the Signature Sights in Style
Depart your hotel with a private vehicle and driver-guide towards Monte Brasil, passing by Angra do Heroismo, the Capital of the Island, classified by the UNESCO as World Heritage. Stop at Pico das Cruzinhas Belvedere, on the top of Monte Brasil, which offers the most beautiful view over the city, and take a stroll along its walking trail.
- Explore Terceira (with Lunch, 7.5 hrs) - Private Tour
Bon Voyage
Meet your driver for a private airport transfer.
- Airport Private Transfer
Where you will wake up.
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