Walking in the Azores : crater lakes and volcanic pools of Sao Miguel
Member Savings
Sign in to see which companies give additional
savings to Travelstride Members (it’s free)
Overview
Highlights
- Wild crater lakes and incredible volcanic fumaroles
- Bathing in natural volcanic pools and hot springs
- The freedom of the rental car
- Exploring Nordeste, one of the wildest regions of Sao Miguel
- Less frequented, off the beaten track hiking trails
What's this trip about?
Details
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Min Group Size
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- 7 nights double occupancy with private facilities
- 7 breakfasts
- All transfers included from the airport on day 1 to the airport on day 8
- Ferries Faial / Sao Jorge / Pico / Faial
- Ascent of Pico with a local certified guide in a international group
- Day 2 to day 8: luggage transfers
- Our Road Book with detailed walking itineraries, including highlighted maps
- 1 road map of the region
- GPS files
- 24/7 phone assistance
Itinerary
Arrival on the island of Sao Miguel, the most important of the archipelago. It is home to Ponta Delgada, the capital of the Azores, and also to the three unique crater lakes that you will discover during your trip. Pick up your hire car and drive to the north coast. D...
Walk - Vista do Rei > Sete Cidades > Vista do Rei 4 hours - 15.5km / 9.5 miles - Ascent: +40m / Descent: -450m For your first hiking day, explore the Caldeira de Sete Cidades, one of the most beautiful and emblematic sites of the Azores. Nestled at the bottom of...
Walk - Loop walk in the tea plantations + Maia > Costal walk > Maia 2 hours - 5.5km / 3 miles - Ascent: +240m / Descent: -240m Today, you head to the northeast coast to visit the last remaining tea plantation in Europe, operated by the same family since 1883. Af...
Walk - To the crest of the Pico da Vara 3 hours 40 - 7km / 4.3 miles - Ascent: +480m / Descent: -480m This route takes you to the highest peak of Sao Miguel, the Pico da Vara with the summit soaring 1105m above sea level. This area is well protected as it is home to a...
Walk - Faial da Terra > Salto do Prego waterfall > Sanguinho > Faial da Terra 1 hours 30 - 4.5km / 2.5 miles - Ascent: +265m / Descent: -265m This morning you head to the south coast on a beautiful scenic road full of belvederes with breathtaking views. Ponta...
Walk - Loop Furnas village > Furnas lake > Furnas village 3 hours - 14km / 8.6 miles - Ascent: +275m / Descent: -250m Today is a car-free day! You hike on a loop from the village of Furnas. On foot you reach the shores of the lake to attend the cooking scene of ...
Walk - Agua do Alto > Lake Fogo > Agua do Alto 3 hours - 11.5km / 6.8 miles - Ascent: +520 m / Descent: -500 m For this last day of hiking, you will explore another iconic site of Sao Miguel: the mysterious Lake Fogo. A beautiful hike to the most extraordinary a...
End of your trip in Ponta Delgada after breakfast. Drive to the airport and drop off your car hire Meals included: Breakfast
We recommend:
- Extending your trip in the Azores on one of our itineraries to the central islands or to Flores / Corvo
Co...
Want a tailor-made trip instead?
Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:
- You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
- Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Dates & Availability
Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Intura Travel.
The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
Intura Travel Reviews & Ratings
Other Intura Travel Reviews
The variation in the scenery from La Brigue to Menton was spectacular
The variation in the scenery from La Brigue to Menton was spectacular, especially as we took it day by day and could see the gradual difference as we descended throu...
We really enjoy the variation and quality of the scenery and options en route.
We really enjoy the variation and quality of the scenery and options en route. We really enjoy your trips through the small towns and villages. For us this is better...
Spectacular scenery
Spectacular scenery. That last walk up to Castellar and back down was grueling. I'm wondering if it isn't more than a 'moderate hike' for the climbing up and down. P...
Tour Operator
About Travelstride
Find your perfect trip
Save time
Save money
Travel confidently
Logistics
What's excluded
- All lunches & dinners not noted/included in your itinerary
- Entrance fees into museums (Faial Island day 7: Capelinhos interpretation centre on Faial around 10€ per person)
- Insurance
- Drinks
- Items of personal nature
- Single room supplement - applicable on base 3,5,7... and so on.
Accommodation
Standard 3*
7 breakfasts
Become a member
- Save up to $700 per person
- Access members-only specials
- Personalize trip recommendations