Walking in the Azores
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Trekking and Hiking
- Family
- Customizable
- duration 8 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-95 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-7915
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Visit and explore three unique islands
- Enjoy vineyards, volcanoes and coastal views
- Options to climb Mount Pico on Day 2 and go whale watching on Day 3
It is hard to believe the Azores are part of Europe. Born from the immensity of the Atlantic Ocean, this lush, green archipelago of volcanic islands is a far cry from continental Portugal. Each of the nine islands has its own characteristics, from steep craters to abundant wildlife to sites of historical interest. All, however, are best explored on foot. We visit three of the most interesting islands, walking through Unesco-listed vineyards, lava plateaux (or fajãs) and sunken volcanoes to showcase the Azores at their best.
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Day 1: Start in Madalena, Pico
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Day 2: Walk to the coast on the Caminho dos Burros or take an optional climb to the summit of Mount Pico
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Day 3: Optional whale-watching excursion; walk through vineyards on the Vinhas da Criação Velha route
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Day 4: Ferry to São Jorge, coastal walk to Fajã dos Vimes
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Day 5: Walk from Serra do Topo to Fajã dos Cubres
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Day 6: Ferry to Faial, Capelo to Capelinhos walk
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Day 7: Caldeira crater walk
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Day 8: End Horta, Faial
- All accommodation
- All breakfasts and six lunches
- All transport and listed activities
- Group arrival and departure transfers available
- Tour leader throughout
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas or vaccinations
- Optional activities: Visit to Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre, Pico climb and whale watching
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Walking in the Azores tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 25 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 25 July 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceWalking in the Azores tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Walking in the Azores tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
- Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
- All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.