Visit Faial & São Miguel - Azores Islands Tours

Tour Overview

Please note that this package can be customized to meet your travel schedule and requirements. You may either add your changes to the comments section of the Book Now form or contact us to request your changes. 7 Days, 6 Nights. Take a private guided tour around these two islands and get to know the best they have to offer. São Miguel Island in the Azores is a great Azores destination known for its stunning natural beauty, including volcanic landscapes, lush greenery, and beautiful crater lakes. Visitors can explore picturesque towns, indulge in delicious local cuisine, and relax in hot springs. Outdoor enthusiasts can hike scenic trails, whale watch, or even swim with dolphins. With its unique blend of adventure, relaxation, and natural wonders, São Miguel Island offers a truly unforgettable experience for travelers seeking an off-the-beaten-path paradise. Ponta Delgada city, the vibrant capital city of the Azores archipelago, is a captivating tourist destination that seamlessly blends natural beauty with rich history and culture. The city boasts a charming historic center filled with cobbled streets, elegant squares, and beautiful churches. Visitors can wander through the bustling market of Mercado da Graça, sample local delicacies at traditional restaurants, and admire the ornate architecture of landmarks like the Portas da Cidade. Faial Island is a captivating tourist destination known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and rich maritime heritage. Visitors can explore the picturesque town of Horta with its colorful marina, visit the impressive Caldeira crater, and relax on beautiful sandy beaches. The island is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering hiking trails, whale watching opportunities, and world-class diving spots. Faial is also famous for its annual yachting events, attracting sailors from around the world. With its natural beauty, welcoming locals, and unique blend of adventure and relaxation, Faial Island promises an unforgettable Azorean experience. Horta city is a charming and picturesque tourist destination that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, maritime history, and vibrant culture. Visitors can stroll along the colorful marina adorned with painted sailboat murals, explore historic streets lined with traditional white houses, and visit the iconic Peter's Cafe Sport. The city's welcoming atmosphere, stunning views of Pico Mountain, and proximity to beautiful beaches make it a perfect base for exploring Faial Island. With its rich maritime heritage, lively cultural scene, and breathtaking scenery, Horta City is a must-visit destination for travelers seeking an authentic Azorean experience.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Horta, Faial

Arrival transfer service from the airport to hotel. Spend 3 nights in Faial with breakfast included.

Day 2 - Full Day City Tour and Garden

Your driver/guide will meet you in the lobby to take you on a walk thru a city full of history and its Garden. Horta was once the strategic relay point for early trans-Atlantic cable communications between the U.S. and Europe. Modern technology now bypasses the old cable network. Since their discovery in the 14th century, the Azores Islands have played an important role as a staging and victualing point for ships crossing the Atlantic, an enviable location for nations with New World colonies. Today, Horta is famous for its yacht harbor, a haven for trans-Atlantic yachts and sailboats. Visiting crews paint the harbor walls with names and pictures of their vessels.

Day 3 - Half-Day Tour of Faial

Your driver/guide will meet you in the lobby for your half-day island tour. Depart the hotel on the mountain road overlooking the Valley of Flamengos, toward Caldeira, the highest point on the island. Continue north to Capelinhos, site of the last volcanic eruption in the Azores. This 1957-58 event added 2 square km to the island. Earthquakes and ash destroyed much of the west side of the island prompting many islanders to immigrate to North America. The elements are slowly eroding the ash. Continue the tour passing thru several villages and drop off at the hotel. Free afternoon to enjoy downtown.

Day 4 - Flight Faial to São Miguel and Half-Day Tour of Sete Cidades

Transfer service from your Horta hotel to the airport for the short flight to Sao Miguel, the largest and most geographically diverse of the islands. Upon arrival in Ponta Delgada your half day tour to the twin caldeira lakes of Sete Cidades starts. The view from "Vista do Rei" (King's View) high on the crater's rim is stunning. Far below, next to the lakes is the pretty village of Sete Cidades (Seven Cities, named for a mythical kingdom). Descend into the caldeira to visit the town. Brunch. Before returning to the hotel, stop at a pineapple plantation.

Day 5 - Full Day Tour of Furnas

Your driver/guide will pick you up at your hotel for your full day trip to Furnas. Just outside of Ponta Delgada, the rural life of São Miguel is prevalent. Depart along the south road passing the village of Lagoa for a viewpoint at Caloura. Continue to Vila Franca for a coffee break (not included). Upon arrival in the Furnas area, visit the lake and hot springs, and see the holes in the ground where meals are cooked by underground steam. Pots full of various meats, sausages, potatoes, and vegetables are steamed for 7 hours to produce "Cozidos nas Caldeiras" (Caldeira Stew). Continue to the charming town of Furnas for a lunch stop (lunch not included). Visit the beautiful botanical gardens established in the 18th century (entry fee not included) with the opportunity to swim in the hot springs swimming pool. Cross the island to the north coast, stopping for a fine view of both the south and north coasts from an interior highland. On the way, you will visit a tea plantation, the only one in Europe. Return to your hotel about 5:30pm.

Day 6 - Half-Day Tour of Lagoa do Fogo

After meeting your driver/guide in the hotel lobby, you'll be taken to the crater of the youngest volcano and highest lake on the island, Lagoa do Fogo (Fire Lake). Located in the center area of the island, you'll notice that vegetation is a bit different, it's a protected area since 1974 as a Natural Reserve. Drop off at the hotel and free afternoon.

Day 7 - Departure

Check out and transfer to the airport.

Note:

It is possible on Day 6 to make a combo Full day Sete Cidades and Fire Lake, leaving Day 4 free after the flight from Faial.

What's Included

About this Package

São Miguel and Faial islands tour. This private package includes accommodations, daily buffet breakfast, transfers, sightseeing tours and experienced private local guides/drivers.

Included:

6 Nights’ Accommodations
Daily buffet breakfast
Half-day tour Faial
Full-day city and garden tour
Half-day tour of Sete Cidades with brunch
Full-day tour Furnas
Half-day Lagoa do Fogo
Round trip transfers airport/hotel/airport
Airfare: Faial-São Miguel
Hotel tax and hotel service charge
Sightseeing by private car with English speaking driver/guide
One complimentary small food crate with local products (São Miguel Island only)

Not included:

Entrance fees to museums and parks that are not part of the regular tours
Meals other than breakfast
City taxes

Dates & Rates

Choose a Package Type

Superior/Premier – Includes first class 4-star lodging and Sea view rooms, EXCEPT Triples Room at Hotel do Canal
Comfort/Standard – Includes 4-star tourist class lodging and standard rooms. 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

Departure Date	Solo Comfort	Solo Superior	Single Comfort	Single Superior	Double Comfort	Double Superior	Triple Comfort	Triple Superior
8/27/2024 - 9/14/2024	$3027	$3535	$2349	$2857	$1833	$2084	$1567	$1742
9/15/2024 - 10/6/2024	$2975	$3535	$2297	$2857	$1800	$2084	$1554	$1742
10/7/2024 - 10/12/2024	$2975	$3177	$2297	$2499	$1800	$1905	$1554	$1622
10/13/2024 - 11/2/2024	$2687	$3177	$2009	$2499	$1543	$1905	$1445	$1622
11/3/2024 - 12/23/2024	$2687	$2900	$2009	$2222	$1543	$1767	$1445	$1530
12/24/2024 - 12/31/2024	$2687	$3535	$2009	$2857	$1543	$2084	$1445	$1742

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.
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.
International flights are not included. Inter-Island flights are only included on the Multi-Islands packages and on the itinerary informed.
We don't book 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.
Private program, except in Flores Islands for the 5 Island Classic Tour
Day tours can be scheduled in a different order due to services organization.
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.
Some Triple rooms can have the 3rd person on an extra bed that may not be too comfortable for an adult.
Triple rooms with sea view are not possible at Hotel do Canal ( Superior Category). We may book a different Hotel or change booking to a Double Sea View+ 1 triple Sea view - Price supplement to be informed.

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

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Hotels

Comfort Hotels

Horta - Hotel Horta

Located in the old Azorean town of Horta, the newly-renovated Hotel Horta offers views of Pico Island. It features rooms with balconies, a large garden and an outdoor pool.

Horta’s rooms are decorated in neutral colors, and have wooden furniture. Each of the air-conditioned rooms has a cable TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.

The hotel’s panoramic restaurant offers international and regional dishes. The bar and the lounge offer views of the outdoor pool, the pool bar and the garden.

Guests can rent a bicycle to explore the surrounding area. Horta is famous for the whale watching and the volcanoes of Capelinhos and Caldeira.

Horta Airport is 4.3 mi away, and the hotel provides free private parking on site.

Ponta Delgada - Hotel Ponta Delgada

Hotel Ponta Delgada is centrally located and only a 10-minute drive from the airport. Hotel Ponta Delgada features a family ambiance and comfortable furnishings. It features an indoor pool.

Air-conditioned rooms all open out on to a private balcony and are fitted with double-glass windows. All rooms include a TV set with cable channels and private bathrooms with walk-in shower or bathtub. Free WiFi access is available in all areas of the hotel.

The Ponta Delgada’s Baco Restaurant offers authentic cuisine from the Azores. The hotel’s bar has an esplanade, where guests can enjoy a refreshing drink or cocktail.

Guests can stroll in the narrow streets of the city center. Alternatively, they can dip in the hot tub or relax in the on-site hammam and sauna.

Superior Hotels

Horta - Hotel do Canal

The 4-star Hotel do Canal is situated in Horta on Faial Island. It is just 100 meters from the beach and offers panoramic views of Pico Mountain and the bay.

Soundproofed rooms are bright and have modern wood furnishings. They come equipped with cable TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Free fresh fruit and a bottle of mineral water are in the room upon arrival.

A well-equipped fitness center and massage treatments are available at the hotel. There is also a sauna and a Turkish steam bath. Staff at the 24-hour reception desk can arrange car rental.

Guests can enjoy a coffee and newspaper in the bar which overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. Clipper Restaurant offers all-day dining and local specialties.

Hotel do Canal is just 10 minutes’ walk from the Horta Marina and is a 10-minute drive from Horta Airport. Free private parking is possible on site.

Premier Hotels

Ponta Delgada - Hotel Marina Atlantico

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.

Azores 2 Island Guided Tour: Visit Faial and São Miguel