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Sao Miguel Island Self-Drive Getaway: Discover Azores Green Island


Tour Overview

6 Nights Hotel & 7 Days Car - This package allows you to stay in some of the best S. Miguel hotels while exploring the rich culture, fauna, and flora of this marvelous Island. Take an enjoyable drive through S. Miguel's main towns and villages. Enjoy the local culture and the great hospitality of the "Micaelenses" (S. Miguel natives).

Days can be added or subtracted from itinerary. Please let us know during the process of submitting the reservation if you would like to customize this package, and we'll provide you with a quote.

What's Included

Included

  • 6 Night Accommodations;
  • Breakfast;
  • 7 Days Rental car
  • Automatic transmission vehicle
  • Unlimited kilometers
  • Airport Taxes
  • CDW and TP basic insurance
  • 24 Hour assistance
  • 1 Brunch (Sao Miguel Only)
  • Complimentary Welcome Crate (Sao Miguel Only)

    • Not Included

  • Airfare (please contact us for a quote)
  • City taxes
  • Meals other than mentioned
  • Super CDW and other insurances
  • Liability fee
  • Gas

Dates & Rates

Choose a Package Type

For some packages you may be given a choice of different Hotel Categories: Comfort and Superior.

Superior/Premier

  • Includes first class 4-star lodging, with the exception of Flores Island if your package includes this island.
  • Each package has a hotel summary description. For more detailed information, please Google the hotel online.
  • In  case you have a Hotel preference, please let us know if you have preference for sea view rooms when you send us your booking request. Seaview rooms have an additional charge.
  • Please note that Pousada Forte da Horta will be closed until March 31. You will be booked at Hotel Azoris Faial Garden with no price difference.

Comfort/Standard

  • Includes 4-star tourist class lodging and standard rooms. May include first class 3-star lodging in the smaller islands.
  • Sea view rooms upgrade available in some hotels with supplement.
  • Each package has a hotel summary description. For more detailed information, please Google the hotel online.

Room Type

  • Solo = Person traveling alone
  • Single =Person staying in a single room while traveling with others, sharing land services such as transfers and car rental.
  • Double = 2 Persons per room
  • Triple = 3 Persons per room

 

 

Departure DateSolo ComfortSingle ComfortDouble ComfortTriple ComfortSolo Superior Single SuperiorDouble SuperiorTriple Superior
2/16/2025 - 3/23/2025$1346$1032$755$699$1736$1422$951$796
3/24/2025 - 4/23/2025$1612$1216$934$819$1913$1598$1049$880
4/24/2025 - 5/23/2025$1612$1216$934$819$2118$1723$1154$958
5/24/2025 - 10/6/2025$2221$1752$1238$1041$2833$2363$1498$1260
10/7/2025 - 10/31/2025$2221$1752$1238$1041$2118$1723$1154$958
11/1/2025 - 12/31/2025$1346$1032$755$699Contact UsContact UsContact UsContact Us

Important Notes

  • Rates are per person in US dollars.
  • Rates don't include city taxes when applicable and must be paid directly at the hotel upon check-in.
  • Package can start any day of the week, all year.
  • Tours are provided in a private car up to four people. If you prefer a bigger vehicle, please let us know at the moment of the reservation for a new quote.
  • International flights are not included. Inter-Island flights are only included on the multi-Islands packages and on the itinerary informed.
  • We cannot book airplane seat assignments. This service has an extra cost and needs to be done by the client with the airline directly after the tickets have been issued.
  • 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 for multi-island tour packages do include inter-island airfare as per the program.
  • Depending on the hotel, some triple rooms can have the third person on an extra bed that may not be too comfortable for a sizeable adult.

General

Booking your vacation

  • While prices are shown in USA 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 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

  • Full-payment minus the $350 deposit per person is refunded if canceled up to 50 days prior departure.
  • 75% of full-payment paid per person if refunded if cancelled 49-39 days prior departure.
  • 50% of full-payment paid per person is refunded if canceled 38-31 days prior departure.
  • No refunds if canceled less than 30 days prior departure.

Cancellation Policy - Airfare

  • Airfare cancellation terms and conditions are those of the Airlines company and will be provided to you before ticket is booked.

Refund Fees

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

I want to book. What do I do next?

  • Click on the "Book Now" or "Request Quote" button to send your reservation request.
  • No payment will be collected at this time.
  • Our travel Associate will contact you via email to answer any questions and book your Package.
  • If you don't plan to book at this time please click here to contact us with any questions or concerns about your trip or your holiday.

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 - Hotel Ponta Delgada

Hotel Ponta Delgada is 5 minutes by car from the airport and 5 minutes walking distance from the historical city center.

The hotel has 98 rooms with city view, bar, restaurant, jacuzzi, sauna, steam bath and an elevated indoor pool with a panoramic terrace.

All rooms open into a private balcony and are equipped with air-conditioned, double-glazed windows. Rooms also include cable TV, a private bathroom with amenities, a hairdryer, and a telephone.

Superior Hotels

Ponta Delgada - Vila Gale Collection São Miguel

Vila-gale-S-Miguel-Fachada

Situated in Ponta Delgada on São Miguel Island, the Vila Gale Collection S. Miguel offers premium accommodations alongside an excellent restaurant, bar, sauna, swimming pool, kids’ club, and private parking.

This 4-star hotel features air-conditioned rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi, each equipped with a private bathroom and located just a short walk from the town center.

All guest rooms come with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box, with select rooms featuring a balcony. At Vila Gale Collection S. Miguel, guests will find bed linens and towels provided, and a buffet breakfast is served each morning.

Guests can enjoy access to a sauna and a Turkish bath during their stay.

The friendly and professional reception staff are fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese, and are always available to assist.

Hotel Vila Gale Sao Miguel - RestaurantHotel Vila-gale-S-Miguel-bedorromHotel Vila Gale Swimming Pool

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