"In the Nature with Nature" Hiking Sao Miguel

Description

Hike some of the Azores most famous active volcanoes and try to discover our most famous crater lakes and waterfalls. Be involved in a pure nature experience in which you can explore our fantastic trails and afterwards relax in one of Sao Miguel’s natural thermal pools such as in Furnas. This is a complete package for those who want to hike and simply enjoy nature!

Itinerary:

Day 1 | Arrival
Day 2 | Hiking Tour Moinho do Felix (FD)
Day 3 | Van Tour Furnas (FD)
Day 4 | Hiking Lagoa do Fogo (FD)
Day 5 | Hiking Salto do Cabrito (HD)
Day 6 | Hiking Tour Serra Devassa & Nascentes do Canario (FD)
Day 7 | Hiking Faial da Terra and Van Tour to Nordeste
Day 8 | Hiking Tour Pico da Vara (FD)Free day
Day 9 | Free day
Day 10| Departure

Itinerary

Day 1-Arrival

Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Free day.

Day 2-Hiking Tour Moinho do Felix (FD) Extension: 5.5 Km/3.42 miles |Level: Easy |Duration:5:30 hours

A lovely hike along waterfalls that meet the coastal line, passing thru watermills from where once flour fed the most of the island and iconic fountains that granted water to the communities.

Day 3-Van Tour Furnas (FD) Duration: 8 hours

This day is to rest your legs and just have a few walking during this tour to Furnas. The valley of Furnas is one of the largest thermal hydropolis in the world, rich in iron, sulphur waters that sprout a bit everywhere to be tasted and have the experience of touch (always follow the guide recommendations, do not touch boiling water or mud). There's a trail of gold left behind from the rusty streams, a gothic chapel by the lake, a constant whisper from the fumeroles and geysers, and the most magnificent botanical Garden as part of this tour. The famous cozido das Furnas, a meal cooked underground by the heat of the volcano, is included. This meal consists in a variety of vegetables and meats.

Day 4-Hiking Lagoa do Fogo – Full day Extension: 11 Km/6.84 miles |Level: Medium |Duration: 7 hours

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.

Day 5- Hiking Salto do Cabrito (HD) Extension: 4 Km/2.49 miles |Level: Medium |Duration: 3.5 hours

A day around sulphurous waters, the intense smell from the fertile vegetation will make you feel part of the surrounding nature : flowers, vines, tubers and thick carpets of moss. From the 1st electrical plant in the island, dating the 19th century, to the clear pits where you can bath in, from the bubbling waterfalls to leafy branches providing shade, from iron suspended bridges over streams and small rays of lights, will all be the highlights of this hike day.

Day 6-Hiking Tour Serra Devassa & Nascentes do canario (FD) Extension: 10.4 Km/6.46 miles |Level: Easy |Duration: 7hours

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.

Day 7- Hiking Tour Faial da Terra & Van tour to Nordeste (FD) Extension: 4.5 km/2.79 miles | Level: Easy | Duration: 7:30hours

On this day, there's a hike and a van tour to relax and enjoy the beautiful landscape of this side of the island. Starting with a hike thru a hidden settlement in the mountain and the waterfall Salto do prego. A view over the old whalers harbor and the colorful small boats and end at Ponta do Sossego. And return to the hotel.

Day 8-Hiking Tour Pico da Vara (FD) Extension: 7 Km/4.35 miles |Level: Easy|Duration: 7hours

Climbing to the rooftop of Sao Miguel, Pico da Vara is the highest elevation on the island. Surrounded by robust endemic flora and an absolut silence, we will reach the top and soak the magnitude of the island.

Day 9-Free day

Time to take off those hiking shoes and clothes, it's your free to visit the city.

Day 10-Departue

Transfer from the hotel to the airport and departure.

What's Included

Included

9 nights Accomodation Hotel
Breakfast
Assistance
Transfers airport | hotel | airport;
Pick up and drop off at the hotel on Hike days;
English speaking guide;
Lunch/ picnic during the hiking days
Lake and Park entrance fees
Food crate with local producs (Sao Miguel island only)

Not included

Airfare
Dinners
Optional activities

Notes

Activities are subject to weather conditions therefore the order of the itinerary may be altered.
Bring comfortable light clothes, sweater, raincoat, walking boots or shoes, swimming suit and towel, hat, sunblock, backpack and bottle of water to refill.
This is not a private program during the activities
Private arrival and departure transfers.

Dates & Rates

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For some packages you may be given a choice of different package types. They should be listed on the "Dates & Rates" tab:

Superior/Premier – Includes first class 4-star lodging. May include 5-star lodging.
Comfort/Standard – Includes 4-star tourist class lodging. May include first class 3-star lodging.

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
5/31/2023 - 9/30/2023	$2763	$3594	$2150	$2980	$1475	$1916	$1382	$1723
10/1/2023 - 10/31/2023	$2417	$3144	$1803	$2530	$1302	$1691	$1267	$1573

General

Booking your vacation

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 space for you
Final payment is due 45 days before departure
Option to pay full price up front is available

Cancellation Policy - Land Portion

$350 per person if canceled up to 45 days from day of departure
25% of total reservation if canceled 15 to 45 days from day of departure
50% of reservation if canceled 7 to 14 days from day of departure
No refunds if canceled less than 7 days or less from date of departure

Cancellation Policy - Airfare

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

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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

Ponta Delgada - Neat Hotel Avenida

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.

Superior 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.

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