Tour Overview
If you are seeking adventure this is the package designed for you. You will have the opportunity to explore the island hiking along the rims of some of the most beautiful craters, canyoning, observe whales, swim with dolphins that make the Azores their home year-round as well let yourself be driven on a relax tour to Furnas.
Summary
- Day 1 | Arrival
- Day 2 | Hike Pico da vara (FD)
- Day 3 | Whale watching (HD)
- Day 4 | Jeep Tour Sete Cidades and Fire Lake (FD)
- Day 5 | Canyoning Ribeira dos Caldeiroes (HD)
- Day 6 | Jeep tour to Furnas (FD)
- Day 7 | Free day to explore
- Day 8 | Departure
Itinerary
Day 1- Arrival
Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Free day.
Day 2 - Hike Pico da Vara (FD 7 hours)
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 3 - Whale Watching ( HD 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 4 - Jeep Tour to Sete Cidades & Fire Lake (FD 7 Hours)
No pick up, please plan to walk.Tour will start with a visit to the crater, stop at some points of interest like Pico do Carvao, Pico da Cruz and Lomba do Vasco. Visit to the village and finally the famous viewpoint Vista do Rei. Lunch at a local Restaurant. In the faternoon, enjoy the surrounding nature by bike and kayak. Return to Ponta Delgada.
Day 5- Canyoning Ribeira dos Caldeiroes (HD 3 Hours)
Pick up at the hotel inclued. This tour will take place to one of the most seen photos of a waterfall called Ribeira dos Caldeiroes. Explore the stream to reach the highlight of the tour, where you'll feel the real adrenaline of canyoning. The guides will explain safety rulles and provide the adequate equiment (wetsuit,boots,harness,helmet and ropes.No other activity can be planned on this day, although this is a half day tour because of the transportation time to this location.
Day 6 - Van or Jeep Tour to Furnas (FD 7 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 7 - Free
Free day to rest and explore.
Day 8 - Departure
Transfer from the hotel to the airport and departure.
