Hiking the Azores

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  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 6 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-34506
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Ponta delgada, Portugal
  • Ends Angra Do Heroismo, Portugal
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • 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
Start in Ponta delgada and end in Angra Do Heroismo, the "Hiking The Azores" trip is a guided trekking and hiking tour that takes 6 days. You will travel through Terceira Island, Ponta delgada and Angra Do Heroismo in Portugal. "Hiking The Azores" is a small group trip which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

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.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Ponta Delgada
  • Day 2: Ponta Delgada
  • Day 3: Ponta Delgada
  • Day 4: Ponta Delgada/Angra do Heroísmo
  • Day 5: Angra do Heroísmo
  • Day 6: Angra do Heroísmo
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotel (5 nts).
Meals
  • 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches
    Note: Allow USD160-210 for meals not included.
Transport
  • Private vehicle, hiking, plane.
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) on each Island
Included 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
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Ponta delgada and from Angra Do Heroismo are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Hiking the Azores tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4 - Very Good
Based on 1 review
  • Thuy Van Nguyen
  • From Australia
  • On Jul 26 2021
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
Request a private and/or personalized departure To design a private tour, we'll ask you some more information in the following steps.
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GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Hiking the Azores tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 28 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Hiking 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.

Visa

For this Hiking 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.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Physical Grading : 3 - Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
  • 2. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
  • 3. Travel Style : Active Hiking, trekking, biking, rafting, and kayaking adventures all over the world, made for outdoor types.
  • 4. Service Level : Standard Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This 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.
  • Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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