Azores Walking Holidays
The Azores islands are renowned for their stunning volcanic and coastal scenery along with spectacular wildlife. Walkers and hikers alike will appreciate the unusual landscapes with green mountains and shimmering lagoons. If you are a nature lover, you will also enjoy exuberant wild flowers and exotic plants. Hike along thermal springs and geysers, as well as dramatic coastlines and pretty villages.
Why book our Azores Walking Holidays?
Because we want to ensure the perfect holiday, we have designed our walks to be interesting and fun but not overly strenuous. This way, you’ll still have the time and energy to take in some of the Azores’ other highlights during your stay! These include dolphin and whale watching, sea fishing or visiting the famous botanical gardens, among many others!
Looking for something a bit more challenging?
No problem! All tours can be tailored to be as easygoing or as strenuous as you like! Just let us know what you are looking for!
Contact us for full itineraries and prices! Maybe you prefer a day hiking trip? Follow this link for all of our day trip options!
Description: Explore the ancient world of volcanoes on foot. Track the origins of São Miguel Island and experience some of the thermal springs and nature at its finest. This is a package that lets you explore some of the best trails in São Miguel, such as the rim of Sete Cidades volcanic complex or one of the secluded trails in Faial da Terra where you can sense nature at its best.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrival
Day 2 | Hiking in Sete Cidades (FD)
Day 3 | Thematic tour to Furnas (FD)
Day 4 | Hiking in Faial da Terra (FD)
Day 5 | Whale and dolphin watching (HD). Departure.
Highlights:
1. Hiking around the crater of Sete Cidades;
2. Tasting the famous Furnas “Cozido” cooked only with steam of the earth;
3. Hiking through dense and lush vegetation to reach the impressive Salto do Prego waterfall;
4. Watching some of the 25 cetacean species that can be found in the Azores.
Included
• Transfers airport – hotel – airport;
• Transfers to the activities;
• English speaking guide;
• Lunch on the full day activities.
Not included
• Accommodation;
• International flight to Ponta Delgada;
• Lunch on days 1 and 5;
• Dinners;
• Optional activities.
Description: Hike some of the Azores most famous active volcanoes and try to discover our most famous crater lakes such as Sete Cidades and Fogo Lake. Be involved in a pure nature experience in which you can explore our fantastic trails and afterwards relax in one of São Miguel’s natural thermal pools such as in Furnas. This is a complete package for those who want to hike and simply enjoy nature!
Itinerary:
Day 1 – Arrival
Day 2 – Hiking in Sete Cidades
Day 3 – Hiking in Lagoa do Fogo
Day 4 – Hiking in Faial da Terra
Day 5 – Dolphin and Whale Watching
Day 6 – Thematic Tour to Furnas
Day 7 – Hiking in Praia da Violeta
Day 8 – Departure
Highlights:
1. Hiking around the crater of Sete Cidades;
2. Hiking to Lagoa do Fogo, one of the most impressive lakes on the island;
3. Tasting the famous Furnas “Cozido” cooked only with steam of the earth;
4. Watching some of the 25 cetacean species that can be found in the Azores.
Included
• Transfers airport – hotel – airport;
• Transfers to the activities;
• English speaking guide;
• Lunch on the full day activities.
Not included
• Accommodation;
• International flight to Ponta Delgada;
• Lunch on days 1, 5 and 8;
• Dinners;
• Optional activities.
Description: Explore the ancient world of volcanoes on foot. Track the origins of Pico and Faial Islands and experience nature at its finest. This is a package that lets you explore some of the best trails in the Azores, such as the Capelinhos Volcano trail or the climb to the highest mountain of Portugal. This si the best tour for those who are short on time but want to make the most of their stay!
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival and Hiking in Capelinhos. Horta City Tour
Day 2: Hiking in Caminhos dos Burros
Day 3: Climbing Pico Mountain
Day 4: Dolphin and Whale Watching. Departure
Highlights:
1. Visiting Capelinhos Volcano;
2. Climbing Pico Mountain;
3. Hiking from the north to the south
coast of Pico island;
4. Watching some of the 25 cetacean
species that can be found in the Azores;
Included
• Transfers hotel | airport / harbour | hotel;
• Transfers to the activities;
• Boat trip Faial | Pico
• English speaking guide;
• Lunch on the full day activities.
Not Included
• Accommodation;
• International flights;
• Lunch on day 4;
• Dinners;
• Optional activities.
Description: Explore the ancient world of volcanoes on foot. Track the origins of São Miguel, Pico and Faial Islands and experience some of the thermal springs and nature at its finest. This is a package that lets you explore some of the best trails in the Azores, such as the rim of Sete Cidades volcanic complex or the Pico Island vineyards, classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Hiking in Sete Cidades
Day 3: Thematic Tour to Furnas
Day 4: Whale and Dolphin Watching, Hiking in Lagoa do Fogo
Day 5: Hiking in Capelinhos and Horta City Tour
Day 6: Hiking in Caminhos de Santa Luzia
Day 7: Hiking in Caminhos do Burros
Day 8: Departure
Highlights:
1. Hiking around the crater of Sete Cidades;
2. Tasting the famous Furnas “Cozido” cooked only with steam of the earth;
3. Watching some of the 25 cetacean species that can be found in the Azores;
4. Hiking in the landscape of the Pico island vineyard culture, classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
Included
• Transfers hotel | airport / harbour | hotel;
• Transfers to the activities;
• Boat trip Faial | Pico
• English speaking guide;
• Lunch on the full day activities.
Not Included
• Accommodation;
• International flight to Ponta Delgada;
• Inter island flights;
• Lunch on days 1 and 8;
• Dinners;
• Optional activities.
Description: Explore the ancient world of volcanoes on foot. Track the origins of São Miguel, Pico and Faial Islands and experience some of the thermal springs and nature at its finest. This is a package that lets you explore some of the best trails in the Azores, such as the rim of Sete Cidades volcanic complex or the Pico Island vineyards, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Hiking in Sete Cidades
Day 3: Thematic Tour to Furnas
Day 4: Whale and Dolphin Watching and Hiking in Lagoa do Fogo
Day 5: Hiking in Capelinhos and Horta City Tour
Day 6: Hiking in Caminhos de Santa Luzia
Day 7: Free Day (let us know if you would like to book and additional activity!)
Day 8: Hiking in Caminhos dos Burros
Day 9: Hiking in Faial da Terra
Day 10: Departure
Highlights:
1. Hiking around the crater of Sete Cidades;
2. Tasting the famous Furnas “Cozido”, cooked only with steam of the earth;
3. Watching some of the 25 cetacean species that can be found in the Azores;
4. Hiking in the vineyard culture landscape of Pico island, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Included
• Transfers hotel | airport / harbour | hotel;
• Transfers to the activities;
• Boat trip Faial | Pico
• English speaking guide;
• Lunch on the full day activities.
Not Included
• Accommodation;
• International flight to Ponta Delgada;
• Inter island flights;
• Lunch on days 1, 7 and 10;
• Dinners;
• Optional activities.
Description: Explore the ancient world of volcanoes on foot. Track the origins of Pico, Faial and São Jorge Islands and experience nature at its finest. This is a package that lets you explore some of the best trails in the Azores, such as the Caldeira do Santo Cristo or the Pico Island vineyards, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival. Hiking in Capelinhos and Horta City Tour
Day 2: Whale and Dolphin Watching
Day 3: Climbing Pico Mountain
Day 4: Hiking in Caminhos de Santa Luzia
Day 5: Hiking in Caldeira do Santo Cristo
Day 6: Hiking in Faja de Sao Joao
Day 7: Hiking in Pico da Pedra
Day 8: Departure
Highlights:
1. Visiting Capelinhos Volcano;
2. Watching some of the 25 cetacean
species that can be found in the Azores;
3. Climbing Portugal’s highest Mountain;
4. Hiking in the beautiful Fajãs of São
Jorge Island.
Included
• Transfers hotel | airport / harbour | hotel;
• Transfers to the activities;
• Boat trips Faial | Pico & Pico | São Jorge
• English speaking guide;
• Lunch on the full day activities.
Not Included
• Accommodation;
• Flights;
• Lunch on days 2 and 8;
• Dinners;
• Optional activities.
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