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Suggested Itineraries

Seven days on the main island, São Miguel.  

Extend your stay to explore the magical islands of Pico, Faial, Corvo and Flores

7 Days in São Miguel

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Arrive to a warm breakfast, unpack, settle in to your accommodations and get rested for an enchanting afternoon.

 

Suggestions for the afternoon:

  • A walk through the city of Lagoa 

  • Visit to Porto dos Carneiros (traditional fishing port) and Piscina da Lagoa (best ocean swim/snorkel)

  • Lunch at local fresh fish restaurant

  • Leisure drive up to the crater of Lagoa do Fogo

  • (Optional) Early evening sunset hike  - Rocha da Relva 

  • Dinner at B&B 

  • Free evening

 

Days 2-7 to include:

Suggestions for your Free Evenings: 

  • Exercise: walk / run / swim

  • Yoga

  • Shared dinners at B&B

  • Dinners at local restaurants

  • Evenings at Ponta Delgada - Restaurants, Pubs, Nightclubs, Cafes 

  • Shared experiences - photography, video at multifunction venue (on premises) - audio/visual/WiFi

  • Shopping downtown Ponta Delgada

  • Farewell Lunch 

  • Shuttle to Airport for return Boston flight

Escape to Pico and Faial for 3 days 

 

View and/or climb the highest point Portugal, the highest elevation in the mid-Atalntic ridge (Pico Mountain) and experience the heart of Azorean whale watching.

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  • A morning flight from PDL takes you to the island of Pico.   Pico and Faial are in the “Central Group” of Azores.

  • Check in to B&B in the whaling village of Lajes. The heart of Azorian (past whale industry) whale watching, dolphins and dolphin swimming.

 

Days 1-3 to include: (weather dependent)

 

Option 1 - Climb Pico Mountain

 

Option 2 - The Vineyards of Pico

  • Short drive brings you to trailhead for a walk through the UNESCO-preserved vineyards to the coastal village of Lajido. The vineyards of Pico are simply amazing—enclosed in thousands of stone walls constructed out of the black volcanic basaltic rock.  Lajido is the home to exceptionally unique wine-making museums.  Short drive to private adega for a typical lunch of fresh bread, linguiça and chouriço (chorizo sausage), taste a variety of the best of Pico cheeses, and of course, the best homemade wines.

  • Traditional meal for dinner at B&B or local Lajes restaurant accompanied by excellent local wines

  •  Morning whales and dolphins (watch/swim) 3 hr voyage

  • Afternoon free to explore Pico. 

  • Dinner at local restaurant.

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Boat crossing to Faial Island. Arriving in historic Horta, Faial’s largest town 

  • Drive to Caldeira Natural Reserve, the extinct volcanic crater at the center of the island, also designated a “Protection Zone Site” 

  • Short hike along the crater’s rim. This scenic ridge walk starts and ends at the “Miradouro da Caldeira” scenic view point. Throughout you are rewarded with views of the fields and forests of Faial, open ocean, and the majestic Pico Mountain across the channel.

  • Horseback riding (optional)

  • Late lunch and afternoon exploring Horta

 

Evening return flight to PDL

  • Dinner in Ponta Delgada or at B&B

 

Above can be modified for additional time exploring Faial

Or... 3 days exploring Unesco's Preserve Islands of Flores and Corvo.

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Our Visit to Flores and Corvo will include:

  • Early morning flight from PDL to Flores

  • Get settled to your room at local B&B in Flores

  • Walk through village to ocean for spectacular swim and snorkel in pristine crystal clear ocean

  • Hike Lagedo - Fajã Grande (optional)) 

  • Lunch on trail

  • Hike to Poço do Bacalhau falls

  • Dinner in Fajã Grande

  • Zodiac trip to view the rugget volcanic coast and beautiful waterfalls along the coast of Flores. 

  • Cross one of the healthiest ocean habitats in the world, the mid atlantic ridge, as we make our way to the island of Corvo - migration route to many marine mammals.  With excellent opportunities for close encounters with several species of whales and dolphins.  The waters in azores are considered the best habitat in the world for marine mammals with more than 20 species identified.

  • Arrive on the Island of Corvo

  • Van trip/ or hike to volcanic crater of Caldeirao

  • Finish your stay in Corvo by meandering the quaint streets of the only village on the island - / swim and snorkel on waters teaming with sea-life

  • Return to Zodiac after delicious lunch for more Atlantic encounters -  during our return trip to Flores we will deviate our course for more encounters with marine mammals

  • FInish our ocean adventure with a swim and snorkel

  • Free evenings to explore restaurants and nightlife

  • Hike to waterfalls of Poço da Alagoinha

  • Lunch and return flight to Ponta Delgada

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