Itinerary
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL:
Transfer from the airport to the accommodation place. Welcome meeting.
DAY 2 – HIKE IN LAGOA DO FOGO (“FIRE LAGOON”) MOUNTAIN (FULL DAY ~ 8 HOURS):
Fire Lake mountain is a protected area in São Miguel island due to its unique volcanic landscape, endemic and native forest, and as an important supply of fresh water for consumption.
Our clients can expect to hike along a mix of wild trails and rustic farm tracks. We will hike, approximately, 18 km total. The highlight will be reaching the summit of “Pico da Vela“, with 820 meters in height and a unique view of the volcanic “Lagoa do Fogo” (Fire Lagoon). After 12 km we will make a short transfer to “Vale das Lombadas” (Lombadas Valley), where we will hike for another 6 km, finishing, this time, on the north side of the lagoon.
DAY 3 – BIKING (~ 2.5 HOURS) + KAYAKING (~ 3 HOURS) – (FULL DAY):
After the Pick-up we will drive to the “Reserva Florestal de Recreio do Pinhal da Paz” (The Forest Reserve of Pinhal da Paz) where we will start our 27 km morning biking tour. It will be an easy / medium difficulty tour through the interior of the island, including some views of the coast. Finally, we will end at “Porto of São Vicente” (São Vicente Port), where we will have a picnic break before the next adventure.
The kayak tour will start from the Port of São Vicente and continue towards “Morro das Capelas”, which is a small and ancient rocky “monument” shaped like an elephant, attached to the island of São Miguel. You will enjoy different perspectives of the coastline, visit some caves, and do some snorkeling (depending on sea conditions). In total, we will travel about 5 km by kayak.
DAY 4 – ADVENTURE CANYONING TOUR (6 HOURS) + CAMPING (FULL DAY):
We will start the day earlier with an adventurous canyoning tour, of medium level, with various moments of rappelling, zip lining, rock slides and jumps. Be ready to see the real wild nature of the island and places that are only possible to see whilst canyoning. Afterwards, we will drive to “Nordeste” where you will spend the night in a nice forest campsite. We will set up the tents and prepare a delicious picnic-dinner (hot soup / barbecue). You are welcome to be part of the preparations or just take your time to relax.
Observations:
1. To each client / couple / family, will be assigned a private tent.
2. The customer has the possibility to choose a local hotel / accommodation instead of camping. Please have a look at the details below for other options / prices.
DAY 5 – BIKING (~ 2 HOURS) + HIKING + (~ 3 HOURS) + CAMPING IN FURNAS (FULL DAY):
We will start the day 5 in the “Tronqueira” area, with an easy bike ride towards Povoação (~ 23 km). At Povoação, you can choose 1 of the following options:
Option A: 7 km hike tour towards the villages of “Ribeira Quente” / “Furnas”; OR
Option B: Enjoy the rest of the day at “Ribeira Quente”, where you can go to the beach, OR just spend some more time in “Furnas”.
In Furnas, we will stop at the respective campsite where we will spend the night, with the tents already set up. After resting, having a shower etc., we will visit to the springs / lagoon / village of Furnas. In the meantime, a barbecue will be prepared at the camp by our guides. After dinner, it is time to enjoy the night with a bath in the emblematic hot springs.
Observations:
1. To each client / couple / family, will be assigned a private tent.
2. The customer has the possibility to choose a local hotel / accommodation instead of camping. Please have a look at the details below for other options / prices.
DAY 6 – OPTIONAL DAY:
This is an optional day. The customer can choose, while booking, one of the following possibilities. Please have a look at the details below for other options / prices.
1. Free day;
2. Morning with “Whale Watching” in Ponta Delgada. Option: Swim with dolphins.
3. Half-day visit to Sete Cidades. Includes: 5 km hike and stops at some of the best known viewpoints in the area.
Note: On the 7th day we will also be visiting “Sete Cidades”; however, as some of the customers may want to stay longer in this location, this option is also available on this 6th day.
DAY 7 – COASTEERING TOUR (~ 3 HOURS) + VISIT TO “SETE CIDADES” (HALF DAY + EVENING):
We will take you to the Coasteering spot (“Porto da Caloura” – Caloura Harbor) where you will have an unforgettable adventure in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, with moments of swimming, controlled climbing, jumping, diving and snorkeling.
Free afternoon.
In the evening, we will visit “Sete Cidades” with the possibility of enjoying a beautiful sunset there. Note that this village is located inside one of the largest calderas in the Azores, in a dormant volcano. The dramatic landscape, lagoons and craters with (almost) zero human touch, makes this a unique place and one of the biggest attractions of the island.
Finally, we will end our week of adventures with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
DAY 8 – DEPARTURE:
Transfer to the airport.
