Shuttle to São Miguel’s dazzling northeastern coast • Wind through forested cliffsides to reach a hidden fajã—a unique coastal platform resulting from lava flow erosion • Pause for lunch in a lush river valley • Hike through hillsides adorned with pink and purple azaleas and bright yellow goldenrods • Soak in panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Tronqueira mountain range from our luxurious eco-hotel.

Follow an undulating mountain trail to a striking ravine • Lunch in a remote Azorean village with traditional stucco homes and age-old cobblestone streets • Learn about the island’s rich tea-growing heritage • Tour a local pineapple plantation, and sample an array of tropical fruits • A hike through Sete Cidades’ viridian landscapes leads to the beloved Vista do Rei viewpoint, where you can see the volcano’s mile-wide crater lakes • Walk to the coastal village of Mosteiros to dine on fresh seafood with ocean views • Climb to the reddish-black slopes of Pico das Camarinhas, a striking basaltic cone • Relax at our sumptuous farmhouse-turned-boutique hotel.

A loop trail through grassy pastures and leafy forests leads to Janela do Inferno, or “Hell’s Window,” a waterfall that streams out of a cavernous circle in the cliffside • Savor dinner at a welcoming restaurant in the charming town of Furnas • Explore the quiet village of Faial da Terra, nestled in a fertile valley that opens to the ocean • In Sanguinho, a once-abandoned hamlet, learn about the island’s agricultural traditions and dine on farm-fresh Azorean fare • Past family-run orchards and dense foliage, climb up to a panoramic viewpoint looking out over Faial • Our epic final hike showcases Furnas’ stunning crater lake and leads to a collection of steaming fumaroles.