Best Of São Miguel Island

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duration 6 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 10-99 yrs
max group size 30
guiding method Partially guided
Tour Code BM-33385
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Operated in English, Portuguese

Starts Ponta delgada, Portugal
Ends Ponta delgada, Portugal

TOUR OVERVIEW

The tour "Best Of São Miguel Island" starts from and ends in Ponta delgada. It is an active and outdoor trip that takes 6 days taking you through Ponta Da Ferraria, Ponta delgada, Caldeira Velha and 5 other destinations in Portugal. "Best Of São Miguel Island" is a self-guided group tour that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Join this six-day tour to discover the best of São Miguel, one of the islands of the exotic and remote Azores archipelago, the perfect destination for nature lovers and a world-leading example of sustainable tourism. Discover its dramatic landscapes: peaks bursting through the sea covered in vegetation, inhabited with a plethora of birdlife in diverse habitats, which range from lakes to forests, mountains and fields. Witness countless forms of aquatic life, oceanic dolphins, blue whales, sperm whales and killer whales.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Arrive SÃo Miguel – Ponta Delgada
Day 2: Ponta Delgada – Sete Cidades – Fogo Lake – Caldeira Velha – Ponta Da Ferraria – Ponta Delgada (190km – 4hr)
Day 3: Ponta Delgada – Furnas – Lagoa Das Furnas – Pico Dos Milhos – Furnas – Terra Nostra Park – Ponta Delgada (10.5km By Bike / 100km – 2hr)
Day 4: SÃo Miguel (car Hire Delivery)
Day 5: SÃo Miguel
Day 6: Departure Ponta Delgada, SÃo Miguel Island

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

5 night's accommodation
Hotel Delivery (Day 4)
Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Vila Nova or similar 3*

Meals

5 Breakfasts
2 Lunches (Day 2, 3)
1 Dinner at a local restaurant (Day 5)

Transport

Arrival shared transfer in an air-conditioning bus from Ponta Delgada-Joao Paulo II Airport (Day 1)
Shared transportation in an air-conditioning bus during the activities (Day 2, 3)

Guide

Operated with English- and Portuguese-speaking local guide during the activities (Day 2, 3, 4)
Mountain bike, Helmet, Quick repair kit, Guide, Insurance (Personal Accidents) (Day 3)

Others

Car hire (Day 4, 5)
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: 4x4 Jeep full-day tour, 7 Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo, including Caldeira Velha admission (Day 2); Mountain Bike & Terra Nostra Park full-day tour including Terra Nostra admission (Day 3); Whale Watching excursion (Day 4)
Meet & Greet
Unlimited Mileage
Road Assistance 24 hours
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
Subject to an excess
Road tax & VAT
Sao Miguel
Car Group C = Seat Ibiza or similar

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Departure airport transfer
Domestic flights
International flights
Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
City tax not included, payable on the spot
Any visit not mentioned in the program
Porterage and gratuities
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Parking fees

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 2 reviews

Jesus Horn
On Jun 04 2023

5 - Excellent

Excellent

I had an absolute blast on my trip. I needed some customization on the tour as I wanted to visit other islands on the Azores and the operator was quick in adapting to my needs and sent me through various options. This was a... Read more

Tori Warren
On Jan 14 2022

5 - Excellent

Excellent

We had an awesome tour of the entire island, visiting volcanoes, hot springs, gardens, plantations, and beautiful, quaint towns. Our guide had deep knowdledge and background of S_o Miguel, being a lifelong resident. He is also... Read more

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Best Of São Miguel Island tour. You can cancel the tour up to 26 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 25 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 31 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 31 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 25 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Best Of São Miguel Island 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.

Visa

For this Best Of São Miguel Island 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.

Know Before You Go

On Day 4, the car will be delivered at your hotel in the morning On Day 4, the meeting point for Whale Watching activity - Marina of Vila Franca do Campo, at Terra Azul. The briefing will start at 12.15 pm On day 6, the car hire must be returned by the client at the car hire office at the airport two hours before the flight departure Due to the fleet updating, the models of Car Hire can be replaced by similar ones It is necessary that the client present a credit card for Car Hire We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons. Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed In many hotels in Portugal, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room. No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.

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