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Highlights of the Azores

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From Sao Miguel Island to Horta
4.0
4 reviews
  • Mountainous coastline with volcanic formations.
  • Humpback whale breaching the ocean surface.
  • Blue sea with rocky formations and clear sky.
  • Whale tail above the water with a distant coastline.
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  • Traveling between island I'm the Azores is time consuming but getting us to the airport two and a half hours before the flight was a waste of a morning.

    Highlights of the Azores reviewer 1
    Anthony, traveled in July
    5.0
  • Pineapple plantation with ripe pineapples growing.
  • Scenic view of Pico mountain with houses and vineyards.
  • Close-up view of Pico Mountain with a village in foreground.
  • Person walking towards a historical building with ornate black and white facade.
  • Aerial view of a marina with colorful buildings and lush greenery.
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ponta Delgada

    Optional Activities

    • Explore seaside promenade of Ponta Delgada
    • Visit Mercado da Graça farmer's market and sample bacalhau (dried and salted cod)
    • Sample fresh seafood at local restaurants
    Landmarks
    Mercado da Graça
    Ponta Delgada seaside promenade
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  2. Day 2

    Ponta Delgada

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Cozido das Furnas (traditional stew slow-cooked underground using volcanic heat))

    Included Activities

    • Walk around Lagoa das Furnas and observe Cozido das Furnas preparation
    • Visit Terra Nostra Park
    • Cozido das Furnas lunch
    • Visit Caldeiras in Furnas village to sample naturally carbonated mineral waters
    • Visit Miradouro de Santa Iria viewpoint
    • Tea plantation visit and tasting
    • Ananás dos Açores Boa Fruta Plantation visit and pineapple liqueur tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Soak in warm, mineral-rich hot springs at Terra Nostra Park
    • Wander through botanical gardens at Terra Nostra Park
    Landmarks
    Lagoa das Furnas
    Terra Nostra Park
    Caldeiras
    Miradouro de Santa Iria
    Ananás dos Açores Boa Fruta Plantation
  3. Day 3

    Ponta Delgada

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lagoa das Sete Cidades

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Museu Carlos Machado (EUR 2)
    • Rent a bike and explore the island
    • Explore Ponta Delgada and its cobbled streets
    • Sample local seafood in Ponta Delgada
    Landmarks
    Lagoa das Sete Cidades
    Museu Carlos Machado
    Ponta Delgada
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  4. Day 4

    Ponta Delgada to Horta

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led orientation walk in Horta

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Horta seafront
    • Visit Café Sport (Peter's Bar)
    Landmarks
    Café Sport (Peter's Bar)
    Horta
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Horta - Pico Island

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Pico Island
    • Visit Arcos do Cachorro (lava arches)
    • Family-owned distillery visit and liqueur tasting
    • Criacao Velha UNESCO World Heritage vineyards visit
    • Ferry return to Faial Island

    Optional Activities

    • Whale watching excursion (EUR 62)
    Landmarks
    Arcos do Cachorro
    Criacao Velha
    Pico Island
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  6. Day 6

    Horta

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking trail in Horta
    • Visit Capelinhos volcano interpretation centre

    Optional Activities

    • Azores Ocean Observatory (EUR 7)
    Landmarks
    Capelinhos
  7. Day 7

    Horta

    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.0
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  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
    4.0
  • Guide
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    3.7
  • Food
    3.0
  • Tour Operator
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  • Highlights of the Azores reviewer 1
    June 7th, 2024
    Could have been (should have) a day or two longer. I think there is enough to see in Ponta Delgada to justify a day...
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    Traveled in May 2024
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Ned, We appreciate you taking the time out to leave a review for us. We will most definitely pass along your suggestions to our Product team for this region. We hope to see you on another Intrepid trip soon - cheers! Intrepid Travel
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  • N
    August 20th, 2023
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    Trip very good Organization could be greatly improved
    Traveled in August 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Natalie, we are glad to hear the trip itself went well but are sorry to hear of the lack of organization. If you would like to provide further feedback please feel free to reach out to our friendly Customer Care team (customercare@intrepidtravel.com).
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  • Highlights of the Azores reviewer 3
    October 5th, 2022
    A very beautiful place with wonderful landscapes, thermal baths, cheese and wine. Our guide Sasha was lovely and...
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    Traveled in September 2022
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Georgina, thanks for your review! We're glad to hear about the wonderful time you had exploring the beautiful Azores with Sasha -- how can you go wrong with cheese and wine?? We hope we can look forward to welcoming you on another adventure sometime soon!
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  • Highlights of the Azores reviewer 4
    July 13th, 2022
    All went well. Isabelle was very giid and knowledgeable and informative Traveling between island I'm the Azores...
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    Traveled in June 2022
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Anthony - thank you for taking the time to post your experience with us in the Azores. It was great to read you enjoyed your time with us and that your leader Giid sharing their passion and knowledge for the islands. Thank you also for your constructive feedback about the time spent at the airport. As we are in the business of providing enjoyable and hassle-free travel experiences with not feeling rushed or stressed if there are any delays at the airport so we have plenty of time. Thank you though for your kind review, we will of course continue to take travellers to the Azores for as long as possible. Wish you all the best!
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    Vincent

    Asked on May 19th, 2026

    Do you have anything available for this tour starting July 6 or July 7?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2026

      Unfortunately we do not have a departure for this tour on 6th or 7th July, However there is a departure on 18th July 2026 (1 spot available).

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      Vincent

      Traveler•Written May 2026

      Do you have any other Azore packages my husband and I can look at? We would be available 6 July to 15 July.

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2026

      I'm afraid this is our only Azores trip that we run.

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    Josh

    Asked on April 1st, 2025

    How can I arrange an arrival transfer from the airport?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2025

      We can assist you in arranging an Arrival Transfer from the airport to your hotel.

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    Asked on January 19th, 2025

    Are meals included in the tour itinerary?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025

      Yes, selected meals are included as part of the tour itinerary.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2024

      The maximum group size for this tour typically ranges from 12 to 16 travelers.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2024

      You can change your departure date without fees if you inform us at least 56 days prior to the trip.

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    Asked on August 10th, 2024

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2024

      Please inform us of any dietary requirements during the booking process.

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    Asked on August 10th, 2024

    What's the luggage limit for domestic flights during the tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2024

      The luggage limit for domestic flights on this trip is typically 20kg.

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    Cheyenne

    Asked on May 18th, 2024

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024

      Please bring a valid passport and a copy of your booking confirmation.

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    Renate

    Asked on February 14th, 2024

    Are there options for solo travelers?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2024

      A single supplement is available for solo travelers who prefer not to share a room.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2024

      You can confirm your spot by placing a deposit within 48 hours of your hold.

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