Azores Walking Tour on São Miguel Island
6-day Tour from $6,045 per person
Tour with travel package from $7,545 per person
A Guided Walking Tour of São Miguel in the Azores
For an exhilarating island getaway featuring lush laurel forests, pebble beaches, and dramatic volcanic landscapes, nothing beats the Azores. More wild than the sophisticated shores of Mallorca, this adventure on São Miguel Island immerses you in hikes along the rugged Atlantic coast and offers a striking view of the island’s volcanic caldera....
For an exhilarating island getaway featuring lush laurel forests, pebble beaches, and dramatic volcanic landscapes, nothing beats the Azores. More wild than the sophisticated shores of Mallorca, this adventure on São Miguel Island immerses you in hikes along the rugged Atlantic coast and offers a striking view of the island’s volcanic caldera. Savor the flavors of the famous Furnas cheese during breakfast at your boutique hotel, and venture into small coastal villages where we’ll introduce you to a local chef who shows you how to prepare traditional Azorean dishes. Visit Europe’s oldest tea plantation, explore the charming coastal town of Povoação with your local Trip Leaders, and hike to the stunning Vigia Baleeira where villagers watch for whales—reconciling their whaling history with modern conservation initiatives to protect marine wildlife.
Tour Highlights
- Walk the twin blue and green crater lakes of Lagoa das Sete Cidades, one of Portugal’s Seven Natural Wonders.
- Discover the geothermal heart of Furnas, with exclusive 24/7 access to thermal pools at Terra Nostra Park adjacent to your historic hotel.
- Relax after rewarding hikes at two elegant retreats: an oceanside resort with natural ocean pools, plus a historic hotel within a renowned botanical garden.
- Cook, or simply observe, Azorean traditions in a local chef’s home, then savor a garden-to-sea meal beside her citrus orchard and exotic gardens.
- Visit an acclaimed cheese maker producing distinctive volcanic-style cheeses and inventive chocolates shaped by São Miguel’s mineral-rich landscape.
A Guided Walking Tour of São Miguel in the Azores
For an exhilarating island getaway featuring lush laurel forests, pebble beaches, and dramatic volcanic landscapes, nothing beats the Azores. More wild than the sophisticated shores of Mallorca, this adventure on São Miguel Island immerses you in hikes along the rugged Atlantic coast and offers a striking view of the island’s volcanic caldera....
For an exhilarating island getaway featuring lush laurel forests, pebble beaches, and dramatic volcanic landscapes, nothing beats the Azores. More wild than the sophisticated shores of Mallorca, this adventure on São Miguel Island immerses you in hikes along the rugged Atlantic coast and offers a striking view of the island’s volcanic caldera. Savor the flavors of the famous Furnas cheese during breakfast at your boutique hotel, and venture into small coastal villages where we’ll introduce you to a local chef who shows you how to prepare traditional Azorean dishes. Visit Europe’s oldest tea plantation, explore the charming coastal town of Povoação with your local Trip Leaders, and hike to the stunning Vigia Baleeira where villagers watch for whales—reconciling their whaling history with modern conservation initiatives to protect marine wildlife.
Tour Highlights
- Walk the twin blue and green crater lakes of Lagoa das Sete Cidades, one of Portugal’s Seven Natural Wonders.
- Discover the geothermal heart of Furnas, with exclusive 24/7 access to thermal pools at Terra Nostra Park adjacent to your historic hotel.
- Relax after rewarding hikes at two elegant retreats: an oceanside resort with natural ocean pools, plus a historic hotel within a renowned botanical garden.
- Cook, or simply observe, Azorean traditions in a local chef’s home, then savor a garden-to-sea meal beside her citrus orchard and exotic gardens.
- Visit an acclaimed cheese maker producing distinctive volcanic-style cheeses and inventive chocolates shaped by São Miguel’s mineral-rich landscape.
What's Included
VBT Gives You More
You don’t have to sweat the small stuff. We take care of everything when you choose our Tour + Travel Package. With our Tour + Travel Package, we arrange your flights, Airport Pickup and Drop-off, and a Pre-Tour and Post-Tour Hotel Night if your flights require you to fly in the day before and out the day after your tour. You arrive rested, leave refreshed, and we do all the work.
| Tour + Travel Package | Tour Only | |
|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Boutique Accommodations | ||
| Luggage Transportation | ||
| Entrance Fees and Special Events as Noted in the Itinerary | ||
| Free Branded Gear | ||
| Local Leaders Throughout the Tour | ||
| Telescopic Walking Sticks for Use on Tour | ||
| Support Vehicle | ||
11 Included Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners | ||
| Local Wine and/or Beer with Included Dinners | ||
| Roundtrip Airfare | Not included | |
| Airport Pickup and Drop-off | Not included | |
Pre-Tour Hotel Night in Ponta Delgada | Not included | |
Post-Tour Hotel Night in Lisbon | Not included | |
2 Additional Meals: 2 Breakfasts | Not included | |
| City Highlights Information | Not included |
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