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7 Nights S. Miguel Hiking, Tour and Canyoning


Description

If you are seeking adventure this is the package designed for you. You will have the opportunity to explore the island on a jeep safari, go on a bike tour and discover the great outdoors of São Miguel. Hike along the rims of some of the most beautiful craters, try canoeing in Sete Cidades Lake or simply observe some of the whales and dolphins that make the Azores their home year-round. This is a package like no other that we invite you to enjoy.

  • Summary

    • Day 1 | Arrival
    • Day 2 | Tour Lagoa do Fogo + City Tour walk (FD) 
    • Day 3 | Whale watching and Swimming with dolphins* (FD)
    • Day 4 | Canyoning Salto do Cabrito (FD)
    • Day 5 | Hike Sete Cidades (FD) 
    • Day 6 | Thematic tour to Furnas (FD)
    • Day 7 | Free day to explore
    • Day 8 | Departure
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    * Whale watching and swimming with dolphins are two separate activities. The boat will return to the harbor after the whale watching, time to have a picnic (included) and start the swimming with dolphins. These tours, as any other tour on the program, can be schedueled in a different order due to weather and availability. 

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Free day.

    Day 2 - Tour to Fire Lake and city tour (FD)

    Pick up at the hotel for a Tour to the Fire Lake, where vegeation is different from the rest of the island for being the last volcano eruption that occurred on Sao Miguel. Its considered a Natural Reserve and presents a beautiful view over the lake. Time for brunch ( included). Stop at Caldeira velha, a natural warm waterfall (if opened) and continue towards the main Town of Ponta Delgada. This part of the tour will be a walk tour around the city to get to know a bit of the local life, history and monuments. Walk back to the hotel. 

    Day 3 - Whale Watching and Swimming with dolphins (FD)

    No pick up fo this activity, please plan to walk. Each trip will have a briefing and a duration of 3 hours Picninc is included in between activities. There's more than 25 cetacean species that can be found in the Azores, during the trip enjoy the playful dolphins ( this activity is just dedicated to to observe). During the tour each passenger is required to wear a life vest (except on our catamaran). After lunch, the adventure of swimming in high sea with the dolphins begins. To avoid stressing the animals, this activity is done in zodiacs with a maximum of 8 people. you will be informed how to get into the water, interact with the dolphins and how to use the snorkel and the mask. Normally, each person can go in two or three times. Equipment included for this activity: mask, snorkel, wetsuit, raincoat and life jacket. Please bring: towel, swimsuit, hat, sunscreen, water and snacks. 

    Day 4 - Canyoning Tour Salto do Cabrito (FD)

    No pick up, please plan to walk. This tour will take place ai one of the longest's watercourses in the island. During the descent, brief stop for a snack ( included) and continue to explore the stream to reach the highlight of the tour, the last two waterfalls where you'll feel the real adrenaline of canyoning. the guides will take pictures and videos to capture these moments for later remember. 

    Day 5 - Hike Sete Cidades (FD) 

    Pick up at the hotel. This full day tour will start with a drive by the south road with a picturesque view till Vista do Rei, the most famous viewpoint of Sete Cidades, where you can see the green and the blue lake. This is where the hike 8 km/+-5miles starts. The hike will go through the rim of Caldeira das Sete Cidades, on the right there will be Caldeira Seca, the parish and on the left, a view to the southwest coast of the island and its small villages. Stop for lunch/picnic by the lake and time to rest and enjoy the view. Return to Ponta Delgada and short tour at the Pineapple Plantion with an explanation on how this fruit is cultivated in the island. Drop off at the Hotel 

    Day 6 - Thematic Tour to Furnas (FD) 

    Pick up at the hotel. This day will be a little more relaxing, a mix between van and walking to fully enjoy the beauty of this Village, which wouldn't be seen on a hike. The tour starts by the south part of the island, there will be a passage thru inumerous villages like Lagoa and Vila Franca do campo ( former Capital), viewpoint at Caloura. The first stop in Furnas will be at the Lake and where the fanous "cozido das Furnas" ( several vegetables and meats) is cooked undergrounf by the heat of the volcano), brief explanation about how its processed and how long it takes as well observe hot springs and fumerolles. Continue to the charming and unique Village of Furnas and stop for lunch at a local restaurant, the cozido. Please advise if there's any allergies or food restrictions. After lunch, stroll thru the historic Botanical Park Terra Nostra, planted in the 18th century with breathtaking views, there will be an opportunity for a small swim at their natural warm water pool, which yellow/brown color is due to the high level of iron (we advise used swimwear that you won't mind having stained). The tour will continue taking the North side of the island, stop at viewpoints and visit Europe's only tea plantation at Gorreana. Brief explanation how the tea is processed and opportunity to have a cup of tea. More villages will be seen on your way to the Hotel in Ponta Delgada. Drop off at the hotel. 

    Day 7 - Free 

    Free day to rest and explore.

    Day 8 - Departure 

    Transfer from the hotel to the airport and departure.

    Highlights:

    • Hiking through beautiful landscapes.
    • Watching some of the 25 cetacean species that can be found in the Azores
    • Tasting the famous Furnas “Cozido” cooked only with steam of the earth
    • Swimming with dolphins 

What's Included

Included

  • 7 Nights Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • Assistance
  • Transfers airport - hotel - airport
  • Transfers to the activities
  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch on the full day activities

Not included

  • International flight to Ponta Delgada
  • Lunch on days 1, 6 and 8
  • Dinners
  • Optional activities

Guides

Our guides speak a variety of languages so that we can offer our guests a more personalized service. Languages spoken include English, Portuguese, German, Dutch, French, Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Scandinavian languages, Bulgarian and Estonian.

Meals

  • Picnic lunch on days 2 and 5 – baguette sandwich or salad, cupcake or energy bar, fruit, water and juice.
  • Cozido lunch on day 4 – starter, Cozido, dessert and drinks included. Cozido contains: beef, chicken, pork, spicy sausage, blood sausage, potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrot, cabbage, green kale. All cooked during 6 hours with natural steam only.
  • Lunch in local restaurant on days 3 and 7 - starter, fish or beef, dessert and drinks included.

*Vegetarian options on request (24h before the trip)

Recommendations

Bring comfortable light clothes, sweater, raincoat, walking boots or shoes, swimming suit and towel, hat, sunblock, backpack and bottle of water to refill.

Note

The weather or sea conditions may restrict the activities therefore the order of the itinerary may be switched so that guests can take the most enjoyment of their trip.

Dates & Rates

Choose a Package Type

* Packages are being modified after October 11, 2023. Bookings and requests made before this date remains as per the previous program*
    For some packages you may be given a choice of different package types.
    • Superior/Premier – Includes first class 4-star lodging and Sea view rooms. Triples Room won't be possible with sea view at Hotel do Canal, when this island is on the package.
    • Comfort/Standard – Includes 4-star tourist class lodging. May include first class 3-star lodging.
    • Each package has a Hotel small description. For more information please visit the Hotel's webpage directly

    Room Type

    • Solo = Person traveling alone
    • Single = Person staying in a single room traveling with one or more persons. Single travelers share land services such as transfers and tours
    • Double = 2 Persons per room
    • Triple = 3 Persons per room

  • Tours are provided in a Taxi up to 4 people. If you prefer a bigger vehicle, please let us know at the moment of the reservation for a new quote.
  • Rates are per person in US dollars
  • Rates don't include city taxes when applicable and must be paid directly to the hotel.
  • Package can start any day of the week and all year round.
  • Private program, except in Flores Islands on the 5 Island Classic Tour
  • Dates shown are for tour land departure. If you are taking an overnight flight to reach the tour departure city plan to book your flight one day earlier than date shown on table
  • Rates do include inter island Airfare as per the program.
  • The third person in a triple room, cannot be older than 18 years old in all Hotel categories.

General

Booking your vacation

  • While prices are shown in $U.S dollars, we can also charge in Euros at the prevailing currency conversion daily rate
  • Early booking is advised. Availability of accommodations and inter-island flight is limited especially in summer months
  • If hotels named in itinerary are not available at time of booking, alternate similar same rating properties will be confirmed, and subject to new quote.
  • Order of islands visited may need to be altered due to flight schedule changes
  • Unless otherwise indicated, sightseeing tours are by private car with English speaking driver. Other languages are available upon request
  • Quotations with different hotels have a non refundable deposit of $50. Deposit will be credited towards final booking price

Booking your Vacation with Air

  • International airfare for this package is additional to price shown on Rates table. Departure cities are limited to those serviced by SATA International (Azores Airlines)
  • If you want a quote for airfare to be included make sure to check yes when prompted during the booking/reservation request process

Booking Conditions

  • A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $350 per person per vacation is required to book and hold both land and air for you.
  • Final payment is due 50 days before departure
  • Option to pay full price up front is available

Cancellation Policy - Land Portion

  • $350 per person if canceled up to 50 days prior departure.
  • 25% of total reservation if cancelled 49-39 days prior departure plus any other additional fee.
  • 50% of total reservation if canceled 38-31 days prior departure plus any other additional fee.
  • No refunds if canceled less than 30 days prior departure.

Cancellation Policy - Airfare

  • Airfare cancellation terms and conditions will be provided to you before ticket is booked

Refund Fees

  • A 3.9% credit card assessed fee will be subtracted from any refunded payment, including deposits refunded due to services requested not available for date of booking.

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Booking Changes

  • A fee of $35 per person, per transaction, will be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. 
  • If the change increases the value of the booking, the $35 per person fee will be waived

Travel Insurance

  • We strongly recommend you purchase travel/cancellation insurance

Hotels

Note: Hotels shown are for reference only. We reserve the right to change hotels based on availability, group size or other factors. Should alternate hotel be required, it will be of same or better rating .

Comfort Hotels

Ponta Delgada - Neat Hotel Avenida

Neat Hotel Avenida in Sao Miguel - Azores

Featuring free WiFi and a fitness center, Neat Hotel Avenida offers accommodations in Ponta Delgada.

Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Certain units have a sitting area where you can relax. All rooms come with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer.

There is a hairdresser's at the property.

Car rental is available at this hotel and the area is popular for horseback riding and windsurfing. Portas da Cidade is 1,000 feet from Neat Hotel Avenida, and Santuario Nossa Senhora da Esperanca is half a mile away. The nearest airport is João Paulo II Airport, 1.9 miles from Neat Hotel Avenida.

For more information on the hotel and its amenities please click here

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Superior Hotels

Ponta Delgada - Hotel Marina Atlantico

Azores hotels - Book hotels in Azores, Portugal | Portugal.com

Hotel Marina Atlantico is in the center of Ponta Delgada overlooking the marina and the harbor. There is an indoor pool and the rooms are modernly furnished with cable TV.

The spacious, contemporary guest rooms at Hotel Marina Atlantico are air conditioned and fitted with a minibar. The private bathrooms feature complimentary bathroom amenities.

The on-site fitness centre is well-equipped and features flat-screen TVs. Guests can relax in Marina Atlantico’s sauna, steam bath or with a massage.

With views of the marina, the hotel’s Escuna Restaurant serves traditional Portuguese meals. Palhabote Bar on the ground floor has refreshing drinks and light snacks.

Marina Atlantico also has a full-service business center, a 24-hour front desk and a car rental service.

Ponta Delgada Airport is just 3 km away.

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