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Ponta delgada, Portugal
Azores, Portugal
Highlights
Discover the best of four Azores unspoilt islands on this gentle walking holiday
Walk on the island's craters with stunning views of the twin blue and green lakes
Visit the Furna Valley and soak in natural hot spring pools before enjoying the tradtionnal stew, slow cooked in volcanic ground
Itinerary
Lose yourself in the unspoiled beauty of Portugal’s Azores archipelago on this 14-day "Walking in the Azores" tour. Designed for experienced travelers who appreciate gentle adventure, this easy walking holiday explores Sao Miguel, Sao Jorge, Pico, and Faial—four islands known for their volcanic landscapes, crater lakes, vineyards, and thermal springs.
Follow hydrangea-lined trails to the tranquil lagoon of Faja dos Cubres and take in breathtaking panoramas on the Sete Cidades crater walk, where twin blue and green lakes glisten beneath dramatic volcanic ridges. Enjoy the chance to head out into the Atlantic on a whale watching excursion, sharing the waters with dolphins and majestic whales.
With comfortable accommodation, transport, meals, and expert guides included, this walking trip offers a relaxed pace and maximal natural beauty. The tour’s unique selling point lies in its access to the Azores’ most spectacular and untouched landscapes—making it a perfect getaway for those seeking serenity and scenic wonder.
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We've traveled with Explore many times and this trip was excellent. We had the chance to experience four islands with a mixture of hiking/walking and seeing various parts of the islands as well. The tour leader, Tania, was outstanding -- very enthusiastic and engaged. We had a smaller group which were well matched for walking, so that was helpful. While my wife and I walk/hike a lot, I will say that some of these walks could be challenging if you are a "casual" walker and not used to mountain paths or inclines. The pace of the overall trip was brisk without being overwhelming and we had no weather issues at all. Lodging was excellent and all travel arrangements were spot-on. There were a few group dinners, but most evenings were free to make your own choices for food. We would highly recommend this trip.
The holiday was a balanced mix of short(ish) walks and interesting activities and attractions, from wine tasting to whale watching, a botanic garden to a tea factory and from boiling fumaroles to a volcano interpretation centre. Transport arrangements worked perfectly and all four hotels were of a high standard and located in the main centres of activity in each of the islands. All in all an excellent holiday.
Beautiful hikes and beautiful islands. Excellent food and wine. Very knowledgeable and energetic and caring leader.
Thoroughly enjoyable holiday in the beautiful Azores. We visited 4 contrasting islands, but all were lush and green despite their volcanic nature. I thought that there might be more downtime than I like from the itinerary on the website, but in fact, there were activities every day, as our very organised and hardworking guide Tania, led optional walks for us in free time, and also ensured that everyone had the chance to go whale watching and climb Pico Mountain, if they wished. I would definitely like to return to the Azores and visit some of the other islands.
We were delighted by our tour through four islands of the Azores. Our tour leader was exceptional and the islands are beautiful. While hiking trails are often seldom used roads, the scenery is extraordinary.
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