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Walking in the Azores

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Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ponta Delgada

    Ponta Delgada
    Start point
    Neat Hotel Avenida, Ponta Delgada, Azores 9500-304, Portugal (Neat Hotel Avenida, 19:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Talisman), Hotel 4* (NEAT Hotel Avenida (or similar)), Hotel 4* (NEAT Hotel Avenida)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll along the harbour front promenade
    • Visit the 16th Century fort
    • Explore the marina
    • Visit the Convent and Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Esperança
    • Dinner (optional)
    Landmarks
    Ponta Delgada Municipal City Hall
    Convent and Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Esperança
    João Paulo II Airport
  2. Day 2

    Ponta Delgada - Sete Cidades

    Ponta Delgada - Sete Cidades
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Talisman), Hotel 4* (NEAT Hotel Avenida (or similar)), Hotel 4* (NEAT Hotel Avenida)

    Included Activities

    • Walk around Sete Cidades volcanic crater from Vista do Rei viewpoint to Várzea parking lot
    Landmarks
    Sete Cidades
    Lagoa Verde
    Lagoa Azul
    Vista do Rei viewpoint
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Ponta Delgada - Furnas Valley

    Ponta Delgada - Furnas Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Cozido cooked in the volcanic fumeroles)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Talisman), Hotel 4* (NEAT Hotel Avenida (or similar)), Hotel 4* (NEAT Hotel Avenida)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gorreana tea factory
    • Walk around Lagoa das Furnas
    • View natural ovens (volcanic cavities)
    • Traditional Cozido lunch cooked in volcanic fumeroles
    • Visit Terra Nostra botanical gardens and outdoor thermal pool

    Optional Activities

    • Swim in the outdoor thermal pool at Terra Nostra
    Landmarks
    Gorreana Tea Factory
    Lagoa das Furnas
    Furnas Valley
    Terra Nostra Botanical Gardens
    Lagoa de Fogo
  4. Day 4

    Ponta Delgada

    Ponta Delgada
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Talisman), Hotel 4* (NEAT Hotel Avenida (or similar)), Hotel 4* (NEAT Hotel Avenida)

    Optional Activities

    • Serra Devassa circular walk (5 kilometres/3.1 miles)
    • Salto do Cabrito walk to waterfall on north coast (8 kilometres/5 miles, more challenging)
    • Whale watching trip (€55pp)
    Landmarks
    Serra Devassa Trail
    Salto do Cabrito Waterfall
  5. Day 5

    São Miguel to São Jorge

    São Miguel to São Jorge
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Sao Jorge Garden), Hotel 3* (Hotel Sao Jorge Garden (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Flight to São Jorge
    • Transfer to hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to Miradouro do Morro das Velas (old whale watching tower on volcanic crater) - 2 hours, 4.5 kilometres/2.7 miles
    Landmarks
    Miradouro do Morro das Velas
    Velas
  6. Day 6

    Velas - Faja dos Cubres

    Velas - Faja dos Cubres
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Sao Jorge Garden), Hotel 3* (Hotel Sao Jorge Garden (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Caldeira de Cima gorge to the coast
    • Walk along rocky coastline to Faja dos Cubres
    • View Caldeira de Santo Cristo Lake
    Landmarks
    Caldeira de Cima
    Caldeira de Santo Cristo Lake
    Faja dos Cubres
  7. Day 7

    Sao Jorge

    Sao Jorge
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Sao Jorge Garden), Hotel 3* (Hotel Sao Jorge Garden (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Ridge walk at Pico da Esperança (approximately 20 kilometres, around 5 hours)
    • Faja walk on south coast (approximately 20 kilometres, around 5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Pico da Esperança
  8. Day 8

    Sao Jorge to Pico

    Sao Jorge to Pico
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Caravelas), Hotel 3* (Hotel Caravelas (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Pico Island
    • Visit Captain's Lagoon in São Roque do Pico
    • View Cachorro rock formation at Bandeiras
    • Visit local vineyard with winemaking explanation and tasting
    Landmarks
    Pico Alto
    Captain's Lagoon
    São Roque do Pico
    Bandeiras
    Cachorro rock formation
    Pico Vineyard Culture Landscape
  9. Day 9

    Pico

    Pico
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Caravelas), Hotel 3* (Hotel Caravelas (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk through UNESCO World Heritage landscape from Porto do Calhau to Madalena

    Optional Activities

    • Whale-watching trip from Madalena (€65pp July-August, €54pp mid-season, €49pp low-season, subject to weather)
    • Pico volcano ascent (very strenuous, 6-7 hours, based on group size: €55pp for 4 people, €73.50pp for 3 people, €110pp for 2 people)
    Landmarks
    Porto do Calhau
    Candelaria village
    Pico Vineyard Culture Landscape
    Faial Island
  10. Day 10

    Pico - Misterios do Sul

    Pico - Misterios do Sul
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Caravelas)

    Included Activities

    • Walk along Misterios do Sul coastal trail
    • Visit Misterio de Sao Joao and Misterio da Silveira lava landmarks
    • View Ponta Rasa windmill
    • Visit Cheese Museum in São João village

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase local delicacies and emblematic São João cheese (dates back to 1948) at Cheese Museum shop
    Landmarks
    Misterios do Sul
    Misterio de Sao Joao
    Misterio da Silveira
    Ponta Rasa windmill
    Silveira village
    São João village
    Cheese Museum
  11. Day 11

    Pico to Faial

    Pico to Faial
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Azoris Faial Garden), Hotel 4* (Hotel do Canal (or similar)), Hotel 4* (Hotel do Canal)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Faial Island

    Optional Activities

    • Circular walk from hotel on Monte da Guia headland (approximately 4.5 kilometres, around 2 hours)
    Landmarks
    Horta harbour
    Monte da Guia
  12. Day 12

    Faial - Island Tour

    Faial - Island Tour
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Azoris Faial Garden), Hotel 4* (Hotel do Canal (or similar)), Hotel 4* (Hotel do Canal)

    Included Activities

    • Walk around Caldeira crater rim
    • Visit Capelinhos volcano

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre (€10pp)
    Landmarks
    Caldeira
    Capelinhos volcano
    Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre
  13. Day 13

    Faial - Praia do Norte

    Faial - Praia do Norte
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Azoris Faial Garden), Hotel 4* (Hotel do Canal (or similar)), Hotel 4* (Hotel do Canal)

    Included Activities

    • Circular walk to Faja da Praia do Norte
    • Walk along cliff paths through laurel forest
    • Visit Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Penha de Franca
    Landmarks
    Praia do Norte Parish
    Faja da Praia do Norte
    Praia do Norte beach
    Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Penha de Franca
  14. Day 14

    Horta

    Horta
    End point
    Rua Cônsul Dabney, 9901-856 Horta, Portugal (Azoris Faial Garden, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Horta Airport

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  • Loren
    Loren5.0October 2025
    Fantastic trip! Each island is gorgeous in its own way. Our guide,Tania, knows the islands and all the trails and...
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    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear you had such a fantastic trip. It is great to know that your Tour Leader Tania’s knowledge, kindness, and humour helped make your experience so special. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Tania and the wider team. We hope to welcome you on another Explore adventure in the future.
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  • Barb5.0September 2025
    We had the best tour leader (Tania). She was so knowledgeable about everything related to the Islands, history,...
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    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your trip with us and that your Tour Leader Tania helped make it so memorable. It is wonderful that you’re taking home such special memories of the Azores and your group. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon.
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  • Richard4.5May 2023
    Walking around the crater at Horta. Swimming at the waterfall. Finding the Eye of the Wind in Horta harbour and going...
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  • Pearl4.5May 2023
    Walking around the crater on our last day. The scenery from day one. Swimming the sea pools and the fresh water pool...
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  • janet4.3June 2023
    Difficult to choose but the island of Tesseira was particularly good.
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  • Janet4.5June 2023
    When weather permitted the views. Exceptional.! On every island.
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  • Sue4.7June 2023
    Finding every Island so different from the one before.
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  • Norman4.5June 2023
    Walking around the extinct volcanoes. Well organised excursions.
    Traveled in May 2023
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  • Barbara4.3June 2023
    dramatic scenery, walking around the volcanos, well organised excursions.
    Traveled in May 2023
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  • Eileen4.5June 2023
    This was my first walking holiday and I loved all the walks
    Traveled in May 2023
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    Max

    Asked on May 9th, 2026

    My client is looking to go in September 2026

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten May 2026

      For September 2026, we have the below departures available currently:
      September 5th - 18th 2026
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    Robin

    Asked on February 11th, 2026

    Is the deposited totally refundable

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      Our deposits are non-refundable. While they are non-refundable, if you do cancel more than 70 days prior to the trip start date, it is transferrable to a new Explore trip/departure date.

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    Liam

    Asked on July 7th, 2025

    Can you provide glutenfree meals without pork on this tour?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten July 2025

      Yes we can cater for gluten free dietary requirements on this trip, however please note that some restaurants/hotels may have limited options so we would always recommend customers taking some snacks from home. We would also advise making the tour leader aware when customers arrive (we will also make them aware in advance) so that they can update any restaurants we visit as a group.

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    Is accommodation provided at all nights during the tour?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2025

      Accommodation is included during all nights of the tour, but specifics will be detailed in your booking confirmation.

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      You can request a single supplement at an additional cost, but availability may vary depending on the chosen dates.

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    Will there be any guided activities besides hiking?

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      Yes, the itinerary includes sightseeing in the local area along with hiking activities.

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      Your booking will be confirmed after receiving the necessary details and payment, and you will be notified once everything is finalized.

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      Currently the date of May 3rd 2025 for the 14 days Walking in the Azores is not discounted with Explore.

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      If there is no one to pair with you, you may have the option to pay an additional fee for a private room.

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