Hiking the Azores: A Nature Lover’s Paradise

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- I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
- Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
- Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please
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Meet the Road Scholar Group Leader after proceeding through customs. Getting on/off a bus; driving about 13 miles, approximately 3/4 hour, to Angra do Heroísmo. Walking up to 2 miles; about 1.5 hours; mostly level terrain, some inclindes, urban streets, cobblestone si...
Getting on/off a bus; driving about 35 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. Hiking about 2.5 miles (4km), approximately 2.5 hours; some steep ascents/descents, concrete paths, loose rocks, rocky terrain, grass pastures. At Algar do Carvão, 338 stone steps descending 330 fe...
Getting on/off a bus or taxis; driving about 2 miles, approximately 1/4 hour. Hiking up to 3.5 miles (5.5 km) approximately 2.5 hours; natural forest trails, approximately 640 feet (195 meters) above sea level, some ascents/descents, urban streets, cobblestone sidewal...
Getting on/off a bus; driving about 35 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. Getting on/off aircraft; flight time approximately 3/4 hour. Walking about 3 miles, approximately 1.5 hours; mostly level terrain.
After checking out of the hotel, we will board the bus and r...
Getting on/off a bus; driving about 50 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. Hiking about 3 miles (5 km), approximately 2.5 hours; steep ascents/descents, concrete roads; dirt paths, loose rocks, sandy beach, stone steps. City walk approximately 2 miles (3.5 km), approximat...
Getting on/off a bus; driving about 42 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. Hiking about 4 miles (6.5 km), approximately 3 hours; mostly level, dirt path, earth and gravel terrain, minor inclines, steps. For detailed trail information, visit http://trails.visitazores.com/e...
Getting on/off a bus; driving about 1.5 hours, approximately 30 miles. Hiking about 3 miles (5 km), approximately 2.5 hours; mostly level terrain, forest trails, dirt paths, small steps. For detailed trail information, visit http://trails.visitazores.com/en/trails-azo...
Getting on/off a bus; driving about 30 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. Hiking about 4 miles (5 km), approximately 3 hours; forest trails, dirt paths, loose rocks, wooden foot bridges, narrow paths, uneven ground, cobblestone paths, steep ascents/descents; elevation 16...
Getting on/off a bus; driving about 30 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. Walking in tea fields, onm paved sidewalks; some steps. Getting on/off a plane.
We will check out of our rooms, board the bus, and take a short drive to the famous Gorreana Tea Factory & ...
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