Portugal's Azores Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Casual & Deluxe Hotels
Portugal's Azores Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Casual & Deluxe Hotels
2026: Jun-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 viridian hillsides and coastal villages to a charming garden estate for lunch • 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 • Sip a cup of tea at Chá Gorreana, Europe’s oldest tea factory.
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 • Venture from grassy pastures into 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 • Kids shuttle to Terra Nostra Botanical Garden for a fun-filled scavenger hunt through blooming camellias and burbling fountains • While parents cycle toward sweeping vistas of the volcanic shoreline and the sapphire ocean beyond, the younger set heads into the treetops for an unforgettable zipline adventure • 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)
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
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.
Hotels
Adventure-Ready Hotels
Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-3
*Deluxe Hotel
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)
Nights 4-5
*Deluxe Hotel
An iconic and sumptuous wellness retreat featuring a natural hot spring pool, original Art Deco architecture and a sprawling private park. (pool, spa)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
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- Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
- Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
- On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.
Included in your trip price
- For children up to 85 pounds
- Attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort!
- Ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
- Cannot be pulled by an e-bike.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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