Hiking the Azores
Experience Overview
Maybe you’ve been to the Azores before — but definitely not like this. Spend six incredible days hiking this famous archipelago, and experience a side that few ever see. Trek to the highest lake in the Azores, wander through storied towns, and hike through some of the most jaw-dropping landscapes you ever did see.
Highlights
- Explore the Islands of São Miguel and Terceira
- Hike to the highest body of water in the Azores called the Lake of Fire
- Stare in awe inside ancient lava caves
- Take a walking tour of Angra do Heroísmo’s UNESCO World Heritage site
Trip Details
Product Code: 2353
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Private vehicle, hiking, plane.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: EPHA
Starts: Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Finishes: Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
Duration: 6 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Ribeira Funda to Maia hike
- Angra do Heroísmo Walking Tour
- Visit to the Terra Nostra Geothermal Hot Springs
- Hike to the highest body of water in the Azores Lagoa do Fogo
- Mistérios Negros trail Hike and Algar do Carvão lava caves
- Sete Cidades Parish Hike
- Rocha do Chambre hike
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotel (5 nts).
- 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches
Transport
- Private vehicle, hiking, plane.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) on each Island
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,646 ($274 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Ponta Delgada
Arrive at any time.
Welcome to Sao Miguel, known as the green Island.
Day 2: Ponta Delgada
Hike from Ribeira Funda to Maia along the dramatic and beautiful north coast of the island of São Miguel. Pause to eat lunch at Praia da Viola, also known as the 'secret beach.' Along the way pass many viewpoints along the coast of the island. The tour ends in the friendly parish of Maia. After returning from the hike the group will head into Furnas town for a visit to the Terra Nostra Gardens and geothermal hot springs. While there, the group will have a chance to take a dip in the natural hot waters or wander around the 24-acre botanical garden.
Day 3: Ponta Delgada
Spend the morning on a hike to the highest body of water in the Azores, Lagoa do Fogo, "lake of fire". Wander down to the shores of the lake through a forest of Eucalyptus and Japanese Cedars. Later, after a picnic lunch, travel to the Sete Cidades Parish and hike the trails for stunning views of the lakes within the caldera.
Day 4: Ponta Delgada/Angra do Heroísmo
Fly from São Miguel to Terceira island, considered the capital of Azorean culture. Meet your CEO and hit the trails. Hike 9.5km on a circular route right in the middle of the island. Enjoy beautiful views of the Azinhal Valley and Biscoitos village with its rocky lava formations that meet the sea. Later, enjoy a walking tour of Angra do Heroísmo, the capital city, and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Day 5: Angra do Heroísmo
Head to the middle of the island with stunning views of the agricultural patchwork fields contrasted by the centuries old lava flow (often called the Black Lagoon). Here we hike the Mistérios Negros trail and visit the Algar do Carvão lava caves.
Day 6: Angra do Heroísmo
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Gary M. - Traveled, December 2023
It was a stress free way to explore The Azores
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2023
Shandra B. - Traveled, December 2023
The communication and transportation were fantastic.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2023
Suzanne S. - Traveled, December 2023
The tours and guides were amazing. Ayla and Marina were great, they were able to pivot with the weather set up great group activities. The hotels were subpar. The first hotel the bed was so hard I almost left in the middle of the night. They changed my room. Paint peeling and stains all over the hall carpets. Second hotel felt like a hostel not a hotel. Numerous people on the trip had broken shower heads, no lights, broken window. This trip would have been a 10 if the accommodations were nicer. Hard to recommend as I would not send anyone to those hotels.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2023
Anastasiia E. - Traveled, December 2023
The itinerary was not ideal - 2 days at the largest island Sao Miguel was not enough. The hotel in Terceira was very bad
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2023
Ann S. - Traveled, December 2023
The accommodations on Terceira.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2023
Pia S. - Traveled, December 2023
This was my first experience and I was super happy with the destination, the organization, the variety, the guides, the trails and the group.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2023
Sondra J. - Traveled, November 2023
Hotel locations, guides, types of trips....well heck just about everything
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/25/2023
Tammy C. - Traveled, November 2023
The trip, the guides, the drivers, the plan b,c, and ds were all stellar
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/25/2023
Mary T. - Traveled, November 2023
Having done 7 G trips, I have a clear expectation of what is offered and what the trip experience will be. It has always been top quality enjoyable experiences.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/25/2023
Linda R. - Traveled, November 2023
I would normally recommend however one of the hotels was sub par
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/25/2023
Irina B. - Traveled, November 2023
Well-organized, no matter the rain challenges. Our guides had good options to substitute the original plans.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/25/2023
Tommy H. - Traveled, November 2023
Knowledgeable guides Small groups All levels of adventure
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/25/2023
Amy F. - Traveled, November 2023
G Adventures works hard to take care of the clients and provide unique cultural experiences with like minded travelers, in a community environment while still finding ways to giving back to the local communities.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2023
Flavio Louis B. - Traveled, November 2023
Advanture, good company, nice places to visit
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2023
Helina W. - Traveled, November 2023
The hotel experience. I have done several G tours and have never had such a horrible experience. The worst part is they knew it was a bad hotel from prior guests this season but did not change it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2023
Annabel W. - Traveled, November 2023
I really liked the program and the tour guides
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2023
Juan K. - Traveled, November 2023
First trip, I was expecting a more active holiday than it turned out to be. Additionally, the hotel on the second island was very disappointing, and some of the 'attractions' were rather dull (not sure if that was just because we had to change this around due to the weather)
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2023
Christopher H. - Traveled, November 2023
Always a great experience. The guides are excellent.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2023
Kattie W. - Traveled, November 2023
We love G Adventures Used them to climb Machu Picchu We just finished your Azores trip and while we were there we booked our Kilimanjaro (my dream trip) Guides are always kind and knowledgeable. I'm a vegetarian and the food accommodations are always amazing
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2023
Crystal C. - Traveled, November 2023
The trip I did with G was well organized. The guides were friendly and flexible.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/11/2023
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