Name: Hiking Tours - 8 Nights - Sao Miguel, Pico & Faial | Azores.com
Brand: Azores

Tour Overview

On this program, you'll sleep in only two islands: Sao Miguel and Faial with two ferry trips to Pico ( 30 minutes duration each way). Explore the ancient world of volcanoes on foot. Track the origins of São Miguel, Pico and Faial Islands and experience some of the thermal springs and nature at its finest.

NOTE: Minimum number of persons required to book this program is 2. Prices may need to be adjusted for solo travelers according to the activities availabilties.

Summary

Day 1 | Arrival
Day 2 | Hiking Sanguinho (FD)
Day 3 | Hiking Serra Devassa e Nascentes do Canario (FD)
Day 4 | Hiking Lagoa do Fogo (FD)
Day 5 | Flight Sao Miguel/ Faial
Day 6 | Hiking Unesco Heritage Santana to Lajido (HD)
Day 7 | Hiking Caminho dos Burros (FD)
Day 8 | Hiking Volcano Crater Perimeter (HD)
Day 9 | Departure

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sao Miguel Island

Arrival and transfer to the hotel for 4 nights. Free rest of the day.

Day 2 - Hiking Sanguinho| Duration 7 hours.

Pick up at the hotel. Hiking Sanguinho- Full day. This activity is considered a full day due to the distance of this trail from maintown Ponta Delgada, around 40 miles. The hiking trail starts and ends in the parish of Faial da Terra - Municipality of Povoação and lasts approximately 3.5 hours. The name Sanguinho is believed to be due to an endemic plant called Sanguinho(Frangula azorica). This beautiful hike will lead to a waterfall of Salto do Prego, one of the most beautiful corners of the island. Stop for lunch (lunchbox) and/or to bathe in the crystal clear waters of the waterfall. The return will be through a parallel trail to the stream, stop by Vila da Povoacao, the first settlement in the island in 1427 by Diogo da Silva. Return to the hotel.

Day 3 - Hiking Tour Serra Devassa & Nascentes do canario (FD) Extension: 10.4 Km/6.46 miles |Level: Easy |Duration: 7hours.

Pick up at the hotel.This is a beautiful hike to the volcanic complex of Sete Cidades will take you thru a path of serenity and beauty of the lakes, aqueducts and waterfalls. Meal included. Return to the hotel.

Day 4 - Hiking Lagoa do Fogo (FD) Extension: 11 Km/6.84 miles |Level: Medium |Duration: 7 hours

Pick up at the hotel. A lake born from fire with astonishing sights of an untouchable nature. The endemic vegetation and the apparentely unused trails that will take you thru old plant's ruins, convents, natutal swimiming pools and the charming beaches. Meal included. Return to the hotel.

Day 5– Flight Sao Miguel to Faial Island

Check out from the Hotel in Sao Miguel and transfer to the Airport. Flight to Faial, arrival and transfer to the Hotel for 4 nights. Free rest of the day.

Day 6 - Hiking Unesco Heritage Santana to Lajido (HD) Extension: 8.5 Km/5.28miles | Duration: 2.5 Hours | Level: Easy.

Pick up at the hotel and transfer to Horta Harbor. 30 minutes ferry trip to Pico. Once you arrive to Madalena do Pico Harbor, the hiking company base is in front on the terminal. This half day hike is an open museum perfect for everyone, specially wine lovers. Beautiful Cellars built with black lava rocks, a well preserved ox carts wheels marked on the black lava reminding the formation of that site. Close the ocean, the wine is cultivated in "currais"on a rocky soil to maintain the heat for sweet grapes. Return to the office near the Ferry terminal at Madalena do Pico Harbor and ferry trip back to Faial (30 minutes). Arriving to Horta Harbor, a guide will be waiting to transfer you back to the Hotel. Free rest of the afternoon in Faial. Note: In case you wish to spend a few free hours on your own in Pico after the tour, please let us know so we can book a later ferry from Pico to Faial, transfer back to the Hotel in Faial will still be provided.

Day 7 - Hiking in Caminho dos Burros (FD) Extension: 11.2 Km | Duration: 3.3 Hours | Level: Medium.

Pick up at the hotel and transfer to Horta Harbor. 30 minutes ferry trip to Pico. Once you arrive to Madalena do Pico Harbor, the hiking company base is in front of the ferry terminal at Madalena do Pico Harbor to start your Hike tour. This trail starts in Pico’s “Planalto Central” area (Pico’s Central Plateau) and goes slightly downhill as we go from the south to the north of the island. The endemic vegetation is present throughout most of the walk featuring impressively sized specimens. Reaching Prainha’s Forest Park, break for lunch (meal not included). Continuing the hike, we go down a bit more until we reach “Baía das Canas” in the coast where the trail ends. Possibility of swimming in a natural bay deoendine on weather/Ocean conditions.The tour will end at Madalena do Pico Harbor and ferry trip back to Faial (30 minutes). Arriving to Horta Harbor, a guide will be waiting to transfer you back to the Hotel.

Day 8 - Hiking Faial Crater (HD)Extension: 6.8 Km/3.7miles | Duration: 4.5 Hours | Level: Medium.

Pick up at the hotel for this round trail that is part of the Natural Reserve of Faial, with 2Km/ 1.24miles diameter, had its origin with several eruptions with periods of dormancy during 400 thousand years. The trail is 840-1040 meters high (2755ft to3412ft). By the beginning of the trail, there's a small tunnel to cross and the crater will be welcoming on the other side. Return to the hotel and free afternoon.

Day 9- Departure

Check out and transfer from the hotel to the airport.

What's Included

Included

4 nights, Sao Miguel
4 nights, Faial
Activities mentioned
Inter island flights: Sao Miguel | Faial
Round trip transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport
Round trip transfers Hotel/ Harbor Horta/Hotel
Round trip ferry tickets: Horta/Madalena do Pico Harbor/ Horta Harbor
English speaking guide
Light meals lunches in some hikes.

One complimentary small food crate with local products (Sao Miguel Island only)

Not Included

International flights
Meals
Optional activities or nights please request a quote.

Meals

Meals can be picnic or at a local restaurant. *Vegetarian options needs to be requested at the moment of the reservation as well any dietary restriction should also be informed by the time of the booking.

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

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

Superior/Premier

Includes first class 4-star lodging. EXCEPT in Flores Island if your package includes this island

In case you have a Hotel preference, please let us know before the booking process as well if you have preference for sea view rooms.

Each package has a Hotel small description. For more information, please visit the Hotel's webpage directly.

Please note that Pousada Forte da Horta will be closed until March 31, 2025, you will be booked at Hotel Azoris Faial Garden with no price change.

Comfort/Standard

Includes 4-star tourist class lodging and standard rooms. May include first class 3-star lodging.

Sea view rooms upgrade available in some hotels with supplement.

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 people. Single travelers share land services such as transfers and tours

Double = 2 Persons per room

Triple = 3 Persons per room

Departure Date	Solo Comfort	Single Comfort	Double Comfort	Triple Comfort	Solo Superior	Single Superior	Double Superior	Triple Superior
1/22/2025 - 3/23/2025	$2338	$2073	$1408	$2056	$2243	$1978	$1554	$1466
3/24/2025 - 4/23/2025	$2646	$2381	$1562	$1499	$2282	$2016	$1638	$1535
4/24/2025 - 5/23/2025	$2646	$2381	$1562	$1499	$3269	$3004	$1828	$1705
5/24/2025 - 10/6/2025	$3069	$2804	$1823	$1687	$3654	$3388	$2200	$2053
10/7/2025 - 10/31/2025	$3069	$2804	$1823	$1687	$2282	$2016	$1655	$1590
11/1/2025 - 12/31/2025	$2338	$2073	$1408	$2056	Contact Us	Contact Us	Contact Us	Contact Us

For a Solo booking , package price is subject to change due to the minimum of persons required for the activities
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.
This is not a Private program.

International flights are not included

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.
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.

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 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.

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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

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 (RNET 6591) 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 - Pousada Forte da Horta

Just an 8 minute walk from the beach, The Pousada Forte da Horta is set in a 16th century fortress with a view of Horta Bay and Pico island. This Pousada features air conditioned rooms, a swimming pool, and a regional restaurant. Most of the rooms offer a view of the marina. Classified as a National Monument since 1947, the Pousada Forte da Horta offers modern rooms with cable TV and a minibar. Each private bathroom is stocked with a hairdryer and bathrobe. A breakfast buffet is served daily on the poolside veranda terrace. Guests may taste fried pork, tuna and passion fruit pie in Pousada Forte da Horta’s restaurant. The swimming pool area is furnished with sun beds, tables and parasols. Indoors, there is a lounge with various seating areas and a bar with a piano. The 24-hour reception offers car rentals and free on-site parking. The Horta Airport is just 5.4 miles from the Pousada Forte da Horta.

Ponta Delgada - Vila Gale Collection S. Miguel

Located in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel island, the Vila Gale Collection S.Miguel provides superior accommodations, excellent restaurant, bar, sauna, swimming pool, kid's club and private parking.

The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WIFI, each with a private bathroom, and is at a short walking distance to the center of town.

All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Each room includes a safety deposit box, while certain rooms will provide you with a balcony. At Vila Gale Collection S.Miguel every room includes bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available every morning.

At Vila Gale Collection S.Miguel guests are welcome to use a sauna and a Turkish bath.

The attentive and professional reception staff speak English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, and are always on hand to help.

Azores Hiking Tour: 8 Nights in São Miguel, Pico, and Faial