7 Days | Discover a new side to Portugal on this Atlantic adventure
Although modern Portugal can be credited for its contributions to art, architecture and world-class dining, there’s a distant remnant of the Old Empire lying far from the mainland. From the rolling blue hydrangeas of Faial, the steep cliffs of Sao Jorge and the black volcanic soil under the vineyards of Pico, the Azores offer a delightful insight into both island and Portuguese living. Discover a new side to ancient Portugal on this island-hopping Atlantic adventure.
Trip overview
- Start
- Ponta Delgada, Portugal
- Finish
- Faial Island, Portugal
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Portugal
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- ZLSI
- Uncover the wonders of Sao Miguel on a day tour of the island, from plantations of tea and pineapples to an active volcano and some truly memorable viewpoints.
- Step out for a spectacular hike around the Caldeira Santo Cristo on Sao Jorge Island – the cinematic views of the island’s colourful and diverse landscape are sure to stop you in your tracks.
- Check out the lava tunnels on Pico Island, visit a family-owned distillery and learn about life on the island over a tasting of their products and be amazed by the stunning UNESCO-listed landscape of Pico's vineyards.
- Travel to the island of Faial, visit the island's resident volcano, Capelinhos, and learn about how its last eruption in 1957 dramatically changed the landscape of the island.
- Experience a lunch like no other – a ‘Cozido das Furnas’ is a delicious stew cooked underground by steam from a volcano.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, REFOOD. Donations help them rescue quality food from going to waste and provide meals for those in need. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
- There is an internal flight included on this trip. In order for our local operator to be able to buy tickets we need your passport details preferably at the time of booking, but at least 6 weeks prior to the trip's departure. Please note that this internal flight has a luggage limit of 20kg. Please pack accordingly as exceeding this limit may incur additional charges at the airport.
- This trip includes some ferry rides between the islands. With temperamental weather, some of these ferry trips may be a little rocky.
- This trip does not require any physical preparation, however, a good level of fitness will be an advantage. The Azores are a natural wonderland and the best way to discover them is on foot. There are few included walks and lots of opportunities to discover the islands further in your free time.
- On this trip you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 15kg / 33lb. Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps to accommodate the cobbled streets, uneven surfaces, stairs and steps you are likely to encounter while carrying your luggage. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
Inclusions
6 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Plane, Ferry, Private vehicle, On foot, Taxi
Hotel (4 nights), Guesthouse (2 nights)
- Sao Miguel - Island Day Tour
- Sao Miguel - Arruda’s Pineapple Plantation at Faja de Baixo
- Sao Miguel - Cozido das Furnas Lunch
- Sao Miguel - Tea Plantation Visit & Tasting
- Sao Miguel - Miradouro do Pico do Ferro & Miradouro de Santa Iria
- Faial Island - Hike in Capelinhos Volcano area
- Sao Jorge - Visit to Bakery or Local Market
- Faial Island - Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre visit
- Pico Island - Day Trip
- Pico Island - Liqueur Tasting
- Pico Island - Criacao Velha Vineyards UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Pico Island - Arcos do Cachorro (Lava tunnels)
- Sao Miguel – Caldeiras da Lagoa das Furnas Geothermal Pool - EUR3
- Sao Miguel - Lagoa das Sete Cidades including transport and guide services - EUR45
- Sao Miguel - Museu Carlos Machado - EUR2
- Pico Island - Whale Watching Excursion - EUR62
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please note that due to the small properties we use in Europe there is only a limited amount of single supplements available per trip departure. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for internal flight tickets. Fees may apply for amendments to details within 6 weeks of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing new tickets.
3. The luggage limit for airlines we use for the domestic flights on this trip is 20kg. Exceeding this limit will incur an excess baggage charge, payable by the traveller. However, we must stress that due to the adventurous nature of this trip and the amount of public transport we use on it, this limit far exceeds Intrepid's recommended luggage weight for this tour (15kg).
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