Tour Overview
A family friendly action-packed holiday. This is a package for the whole family to enjoy. You will have the opportunity to view the volcanic complex of Sete Cidades and enjoy views over the lakes where you will have the chance to canoe, paddle board and cycle. To add to this experience you will be able to enjoy a whale watching trip to discover some of the marine wildlife of the Azores Islands followed by the unique opportunity of snorkeling in the volcanic crater of Vila Franca Islet. Enjoy this package with your family!
Summary
- Day 1 | Arrival
- Day 2 | Whale Watching (HD)
- Day 3 | Van Tour Lagoa do Fogo (HD)
- Day 4 | Jeep Tour Sete Cidades & Lakes (FD)
- Day 5 | Van Tour Furnas (FD)
- Day 6 | Swimming with dolphins (HD)
- Day 7 | Free Day
- Day 8 | Departure
Itinerary
Day 1- Arrival
Arrival and transfer to the hotel where you'll stay for the next 6 nights. Balance of the day free.
Day 2 - Whale and dolphin watching (HD) Duration: 3 hours
Duration: 3 Hours No transfers included. During this activity you will have the opportunity to watch some of more than 25 cetacean species that can be found in the Azores. Although nature offers no guarantees, whales and dolphins are regularly seen during our full day tours, along with turtles, seabirds and other marine life. Before the boat trip our biologists give you a briefing to explain which cetacean species can be observed, safety measures aboard, how we respect the animals and rules of observation at sea as well as some historical facts. During the tour each passenger is required to wear a life vest (except on our catamaran). Free afternoon.
Day 3- Van Tour Fire Lake (HD) Duration: 3.30 hours
Meet the guide at the hotel. In this tour, you'll be visiting the highest lake located in the center of this island, going up the road surrounded by centennial trees till reaching the top where vegetaion becomes a bit sparse till you meet the Lake at the bottom of the crater. Return to the hotel.
Day 4-Jeep Tour Sete Cidades & Lakes (FD) Duration: 7 hours
Meet the guide at the hotel. This jeep tour will bring mesmerizing scenarios, fun and energy to your day. A combination of dirt and country roads will meet at a small village by the peninsula looking at the lake and in within a few minutes drives more lakes will appear with all its beauty surrounded by all the green colors so caracteristic of the island. Return to the hotel.
Day 5- 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 6 - Swimming with dolphins - (HD) Duration: 2:30 hours
Imagine yourself floating in the deep blue ocean of the Atlantic, watching and hearing dolphins in their natural habitat. Learn more about the species, enjoy the ocean and find yourself on this invigorating trip! Before the trip we provide a general presentation about: the dolphin species, how to swim with dolphins responsibly in the wild, how to use a mask and snorkel, rules and how to behave around the dolphins and safety measures aboard.
Day 7
Take this day to rest and explore downtown or add any other activity, please contact us for prices and reservations.
Day 8
Transfer from the hotel to the airport