Portugal's Azores Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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Casual & Deluxe Hotels
Portugal's Azores Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.
Casual & Deluxe Hotels
2026: Jun-Aug 2027: May-Aug
Waterfalls, Volcanic Craters & Lush Island Landscapes
From volcanic craters to emerald hillsides, powerful waterfalls to smoking fumaroles, make family memories on São Miguel—the Azores’ biggest and most geographically diverse island.
Highlights
- Savor local flavors like fresh pineapple juice, steam-cooked stews and farm-to-table cuisine
- Hike through the volcanic landscape of Sete Cidades with its abundant vegetation, impressive crater lagoons and mile-wide calderas
- Pedal along rugged trails that hug the sea, offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic’s crashing waves
- Kayak shimmering crater lagoons, swim in geothermal pools and lounge poolside surrounded by tropical greenery
- Unwind at elegant retreats set amid the Azores’ naturally stunning landscapes
Start/End Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Island
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-3
Olá! Welcome to São Miguel’s paradisiacal landscapes • Start out on a family hike through lush forests and geothermal areas leading to wonderful views • Take in some of the island’s most iconic scenery as you climb the Sete Cidades volcano to reach the beloved Boca do Inferno viewpoint • Kayak the deep green and blue waters of Sete Cidades’ peaceful crater lakes, Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul • Enjoy a farm-to-table family dinner • From the island’s north coast, follow an undulating trail through a lush valley, full of towering cryptomeria trees and cascading waterfalls.
Nights 1-3
Set on a restored 18th-century farm once known for its orange orchards, Senhora da Rosa offers a tranquil hideaway with a pineapple greenhouse, heated plunge pool and excellent restaurant. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
Bike through rolling hills and remote Azorean villages with traditional stucco roofs • Hike in peaceful forest, passing mossy rock walls, tranquil streams and old aqueducts to reach Janela do Inferno, or “Hell’s Window,” a striking natural rock formation • Ride toward sweeping vistas of the volcanic shoreline and the sapphire ocean beyond • Eat fresh seafood in a charming coastal village • On our final morning together, hike through dramatic scenery by Furnas Lake to reach a collection of steaming fumaroles—a memorable way to end your family adventures!
Nights 4-5
An iconic and sumptuous wellness retreat featuring a natural hot spring pool, original Art Deco architecture and a sprawling private park. (pool, spa)
This trip has an activity level range of 1-3
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
The Old World legacy of Portugal is beautifully reflected in the hotels and restaurants featured on this trip. While we’ve handpicked some of the region’s finest lodgings and eateries, on occasion you may find them simpler than what’s typical on other Backroads Premiere trips in Europe. The relaxed lifestyle that defines this region can also result in slower service.
Due to island weather conditions, the day and time of water activities may vary somewhat by departure. If an activity is canceled because of bad weather, your leaders will have alternative options planned.
Dates & Prices
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