Relax in the gem of the Atlantic. Enjoy the lush and volcanic landscape of Europe´s Hawaii
Tour Highlights
Discover the natural surroundings of the elusive island of Sao Miguel
Bathe in the natural thermal springs of Furnas
Enjoy a traditional Azorean Stew cooked in a Geyser
Visit one of the only Tea Plantations on the Atlantic
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to hotel.
Arrival to Sao Miguel Airport, transfer to the island capital of Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada. Meet and greet with group followed by a night out to enjoy the cuisine and nightlife of Ponta Delgada.
Overnight in Ponta Delgada
Day 2: Visit to the Lago da las Sete Cuidades Crater and Tea Plantation
After breakfast, we head west towards the Lago da Las Siete Cuidades. Two stunning lakes situated at the bottom of a volcano crater. We enjoy a walk down with picturesque views of the dormant volcano crater. After lunch we head to Europe´s oldest Tea Plantation, try some organically grown tea and discover how this world famous drink is cultivated.
Free evening
Overnight in Ponta Delgada
Day 3: Discovery of the the lush north of Sao Miguel, enjoying a geyser cooked stew and bathing in thermal springs.
After breakfast we head to a Pineapple Plantation and discover how this tropical fruit is grown. With a chance to try some homemade Pineapple Liquor. Afterwards we head north and visit the Ribeira Das Caldeiroas Natural Park. This lush green park filled with streams, watermills and a botanical gardens, takes one aback. To an ambience of Jurassic park, with its mighty ferns and other ancient plants. Afterwards we pass through the village of Nordeste and head towards the viewpoints of Ponta do Sossego and Ponta da Madrugada. Head to Furnas. Home of the thermal springs of the island. Enjoy a walk around the Terra Nostra Gardens and then visit one of the springs to see how the Cozido Stew (our soon to be dinner is cooked). After dinner, what better way to finish the day than to bathe in the hotsprings next door of Dona Beija. A great way to finish the night.
Overnight in Sao Miguel
Day 4: Departure
Departure and transfer back to Sao Miguel Airport for flight back to the UK/Ireland
Tour includes
- 3 nights accommodations - Transfers to and from airport to Ponta Delgada - Tour in a comfortable coach on tours for day 2 & 3 with an expert driver. - Expert guide for the full tour - Breakfast each morning (except day 1) - 1 Stew dinner in Furnas
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