Itinerary
- Day 1
Ponta Delgada to São Miguel
Included Activities
- Explore São Miguel's green wilderness and rolling hills
- Drive along the north coast with Atlantic views
Optional Activities
- Grab a drink and enjoy the waves at the north coast
Landmarks Ponta Delgada São Miguel Island 
- Day 2
São Miguel
Included Activities
- Hike to Lagoa do Canário
- Hike to the twin lakes of Sete Cidades crater viewpoint
- Visit Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado
- Explore Piscinas Naturais Caneiros natural pools in Mosteiros
Optional Activities
- Swim in the natural pools at Piscinas Naturais Caneiros
Landmarks Lagoa do Canário Sete Cidades Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado Piscinas Naturais Caneiros Mosteiros - Day 3
Furnas and Vila Franca do Campo
Included Activities
- Explore Furnas hot springs and caldeiras steam vents
- Float in Terra Nostra Park thermal baths
- Visit Lagoa das Furnas lake
Optional Activities
- Beach time in Vila Franca do Campo
- Hunt for beautiful viewpoints in Vila Franca do Campo
- Visit the historical museum in Vila Franca do Campo
- Visit Miradouro da Lagoa do Fogo viewpoint
Landmarks Vale das Furnas Terra Nostra Park Lagoa das Furnas Vila Franca do Campo Miradouro da Lagoa do Fogo - Day 4
São Miguel to Pico
Included Activities
- Visit Cabeça de Cachorro rock formation in Cachorro village
Optional Activities
- Stop at Cachorro village for a photo break
Landmarks Pico Volcano Cabeça de Cachorro Cachorro - Day 5
Whale Watching and Coastal Drive
Included Activities
- Explore Zona de Adegas UNESCO World Heritage Site lava stone walls
- Visit Lajes former whaling village
Optional Activities
- Book rubber dinghy whale watching tour in Lajes (at own expense)
- Visit Ponta da Ilha lighthouse in Manhenha
- Dine at Cella Bar in Madalena
Landmarks Zona de Adegas Lajes Ponta da Ilha Lighthouse Manhenha Madalena 
- Day 6
Volcano Hike and Highlands
Included Activities
- Hike Pico volcano trail from Casa da Montanha
- Explore highland lakes including Lagoa da Rosada and Lagoa do Peixinho
- Visit Lagoa Seca viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Complete high-altitude ascent of Pico volcano
- Walk around Lagoa Seca trail through forest
Landmarks Pico Volcano Casa da Montanha Lagoa da Rosada Lagoa do Peixinho Lagoa Seca 
- Day 7
Pico to Faial via Ferry
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Pico to Faial
Optional Activities
- Dolphin watching during ferry crossing
- Seafood dinner upon arrival in Faial
Landmarks Madalena Faial Island Horta 
- Day 8
Horta and Faial
Included Activities
- Explore Horta old town
- Hike to Monte da Guia viewpoint
- Visit Porto Pim beach
- Visit Praia do Almoxarife beach
- Explore Ribeirinha lighthouse ruins
Optional Activities
- Photograph colorful sailing culture murals in Horta harbor
Landmarks Horta Horta Harbor Monte da Guia Porto Pim Beach Praia do Almoxarife Ribeirinha Lighthouse Ruins - Day 9
Caldeira and Northern Trails
Included Activities
- Visit Miradouro da Caldeira viewpoint
- Hike Rocha da Fajã Trail through Laurissilva forest
- Climb Cabeçao Verde for panoramic views
- Picnic in Parque Florestal do Capelo
Optional Activities
- Explore alternative trails if fog present
Landmarks Caldeira Volcano Miradouro da Caldeira Rocha da Fajã Trail Laurissilva Forest Cabeçao Verde Parque Florestal do Capelo - Day 10
Faial to Ponta Delgada, São Miguel
Included Activities
- Return flight to Ponta Delgada
Optional Activities
- Taxi or bus transfer from airport (payable locally)
- Dinner with 'Polvo Guisado Em Vinho de Cheiro' at sunset
Landmarks Ponta Delgada 
- Day 11
Departure
