Flight to the largest island of the Azores archipelago. Transfer to the hotel. According to the

arrival time the rest of the afternoon is free in Ponta Delgada.

Accommodation : (or similar)

Meal : Lunch; Supper

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Named the Green Island, São Miguel has the largest lagoons of the Azores, located at the

bottom of volcanic calderas of kilometric dimensions. The most emblematic is Sete Cidades, a

place of legends and myths, located to the west of the island, the volcanic caldera has a

diameter of 5 kilometers, and its interior is formed by 5 craters and three lagoons. After

leaving the vehicle in the parking lot of Lagoa do Canário we will take a short walk that will

take us up the mountain to the edge of the caldera and the viewpoint of Boca do Inferno,

surely the best viewpoint of Sete Ciudades and one of the most spectacular of all the Azores.

Return to the Lagoa do Canario where we will take the path that leads into the mountains of

the Serra Devassa. Our walking tour, about 5 km long, will take us to discover the area with

the highest concentration of lagoons in the whole island. On the way we will pass by the

Lagoons of Eugas, Rasa, Carvao and Empanadas, between bushes and low forest. Return in a

circular itinerary to the parking lot of Lagoa do Canário. Then we will make a stop at the Vista

do Rei Viewpoint before going down to the bottom of the crater and visit the town of Sete

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Cidades. We will end the day on the west coast, where we can discover the beautiful cliffs

and islets of Mosteiros and explore the stone beaches in Ferraria. Night in hotel.

Accommodation : (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch; Supper

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In the morning we will go to Ribeira Grande, where our panoramic tour of the north coast of

the island begins. The first stop will be in the tea fields of Gorreana, the largest on the island.

We are going to take a short walk between the stepped terraces to see the tea crops and we

can also taste one of the varieties of tea grown on the island. Then we will continue along the

coast of Achada to the town of Nordeste. Panorama of the cliffs and the lighthouse of Arnel.

Afterwards we will follow the coast line, stopping at the viewpoints of Ponta do Sossego and

Ponta da Madrugada. Arrival at midday to Faial da Terra. Here we will make the nice circular

walk crossing the course of the Faial da Terra valley to the Cascada do Prego and returning

through the restored village of Sanguinho. Distance: 6 km, Time: 2h30.

In the afternoon we will move to Furnas. The Furnas volcano and its lagoon occupies a

privileged position within the island and is notable for its extension, surrounded by exuberant

vegetation, which is called Formoso vale (beautiful valley). Visit the Furnas geothermal field,

with its fumaroles and boiling mud pits. Rest of the afternoon to enjoy the surroundings or

make the optional visit to the Terra Nostra Park (possibility to bath in the large hot pool and

visit the Botanical Garden). In the evening return to our hotel.

Accommodation : (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch; Supper

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The first part of the day will be dedicated to a pleasant walk, called Ruta del Agua (“Water

Trail”), of about 8 km distance. We will depart from the village of Remédios, in the

municipality of Lagoa. The first part of the trail runs through agricultural fields and farms until

reaching an old tunnel of 50 m and a series of aqueducts that formerly supplied the Lagoa

alcohol factory. In this way and after continuing through a dense forest we will arrive at the

rocky amphitheater where we will see the Janela do Inferno (Window of Hell), a natural hole

from which a beautiful waterfall drops. The return will be made along the opposite bank of

the ravine, crossing a couple of tunnels, then along the slopes of Pico da Cova (449 m) and

through fields back to Remédios.

In the afternoon we will take the scenic road from Lagoa up to the caldera of Fogo

(viewpoints on the road) to descend the northern slope to the Caldeira Velha Canyon. Rest of

the afternoon to enjoy the different natural pools in spectacular natural surroundings.

Accommodation : (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch; Supper

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Transfer to the Ponta Delgada airport. At 8:30 AM departure of the flight to the Island of Pico

(1h flight). After arrival to the island we will start our tour driving the west and south coast.

First stop in Areira Larga and Criaçao Velha vineyards, declared World Heritage by UNESCO.

The cultivation of these lands date back to the first settlers of the island, during the 15th

century. After driving the south coast passing near the south slopes of Pico volcano, we will

explore the Mistérios, black lava fields formed in the last eruptions of the volcano. We will

make a short walk through the surroundings before arriving to Lajes do Pico. Here we’ll

embark on an unforgettable adventure. The island of Pico is one of the best places in the

world for whale watching. The cetaceans are attracted by the currents that flow around the

island, mainly due to the outcrop of food along the limit of the continental shelf. In recent

years, 25 species have been identified in the Azores or almost 25% of the species known

throughout the world. Species such as the blue whale, the rorcual common, the northern

rorcual or Yubarta, the pilot whale and the sperm whale, visit the island frequently. Also

some species of dolphins and killer whales. The duration of the navigation is approximately 3

hours (from 13:00 to 16:00). At noon free time in Lajes do Pico. Night in hotel.

Accommodation : Aldeia da Fonte Hotel (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch; Supper

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We are facing one of the most exciting days of the trip, the ascent to the summit of Pico, the

highest mountain of the Azores and roof of Portugal. Very soon, before sunrise we will leave

towards the access control of Casa de la Montanha (1,200 meters). The ascent and descent

takes around 7-8 h, through steep terrain and constant climb until reaching the summit

crater. Here we will find the final climb of 70 m to the Piquinho, small volcanic cone that leads

to the highest point. Panoramic view at 360º. If the day is clear we will see clearly the islands

of Faial and São Jorge, and also in the distance the island of Terceira. Descent the same

itinerary. Free afternoon for rest.

Accommodation : Aldeia da Fonte Hotel (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch; Supper

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Very early in the morning, we will travel to Puerto de Madalena, on the west coast of the

island. Boarding at 8:15 AM on the ferry that will take us to the neighbor island of Faial (45

min). Then we will take the vehicle and drive to the edge of the Caldeira de Faial, a crater of

2 km of diameter that was formed around 400,000 years ago. Hike circumambulating the

crater. In the afternoon we will go to the interesting geological area of the Capelinhos and

enjoying a walk in Horta, one of the cities with more history and charm of the Azores.

Accommodation : (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch; Supper

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After breakfast transfer to Faial airport to fly back to Lisbon and connection with your flight

back home.

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch; Supper