PORTUGAL · 8 DAYS · $$
The Azores: Green Islands
Crater lakes, hot springs, and whales off the bow.
outdoorsnatureoff-path
DAYS
8
PLACES
24
ROUTES
3
1
São Miguel Arrival
Ponta Delgada Airport
Gateway to the Azores
14:00
Portas da Cidade
Historic city gates
16:30
Taberna Açor
Traditional Azorean cuisine
19:00
2
Sete Cidades Wonder
Sete Cidades Crater Lakes
Blue and Green Lakes viewpoint
09:00
Vista do Rei Miradouro
Spectacular panoramic views
11:00
Mosteiros Beach
Black sand volcanic beach
15:30
3
Furnas Valley
Furnas Lake
Thermal lake with fumaroles
08:30
Terra Nostra Park
Botanical gardens with thermal pool
11:00
Cozido das Furnas
Traditional volcanic-cooked meal
13:00
4
Nordeste Coastline
Nordeste Lighthouse
Remote northeastern point
09:30
Ribeira dos Caldeirões
Waterfall park with old mills
12:00
Povoação Village
First settlement in São Miguel
15:00
5
Faial Island
Horta Airport
Flight to Faial Island
10:00
Capelinhos Volcano
Recent volcanic eruption site
14:00
Peter Cafe Sport
Famous sailors' meeting point
18:00
6
Pico Mountain
Pico Mountain Trailhead
Highest peak in Portugal
06:00
Lajes Whaling Museum
Maritime heritage center
14:30
Whale Watching Departure
Sperm whale observation tour
16:00
7
Terceira Exploration
Terceira Airport
Flight to Terceira Island
09:00
Algar do Carvão
Volcanic cave exploration
11:30
Angra do Heroísmo
UNESCO World Heritage city
15:00
8
Departure Delights
Caldeira de Guilherme Moniz
Crater hiking trail
09:00
Biscoitos Natural Pools
Volcanic rock swimming pools
12:00
Terceira Airport
Departure from the Azores
17:00