Azores Walking & Hiking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Azores Walking & Hiking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2026: Apr-Nov

From $4,399 - $4,699 /person

Epic Trails, Dramatic Coastline & Vibrant Island Flora

With emerald peaks soaring above fern-draped forests and turquoise lagoons gleaming at the base of volcanic calderas, this tropical landscape is a gift wrapped in green. This week, it’s yours to unwrap.

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Highlights

  • Hike past steaming fumaroles, geysers and bubbling mud pools in the dramatic Furnas Valley 
  • Wander verdant trails near Faial da Terra, a secluded village where forested paths lead to peaceful glades and a striking waterfall
  • Unwind in geothermal hot springs at our tucked-away nature retreats, surrounded by plush comfort and stunning vistas
  • Sip and savor the island’s many flavors, from teatime in Europe’s oldest tea factory to cozido das furnas, a stew slow-cooked in volcanic soil
  • Gaze down at Sete Cidades’ two-toned crater lakes, Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul, from the iconic Vista do Rei viewpoint
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Portugal

Start/End Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Island

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Itinerary

Group of people descending stairs in a grassy field, with the ocean in the background

Day 1

Description

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.

Accommodations

Night 1

The Lince Nordeste
Nordeste
Casual Hotel

This eco-hotel is inspired by the surrounding mountains and azure seas, offering breathtaking views of the Serra da Tronqueira. (pool, spa) 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Pineapples grown on a plantation on the island Sao miguel, Azores

Days 2-3

Description

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.

Accommodations
Senhora da Rosa

(2 nights)

Nights 2-3

Senhora da Rosa
Ponta Delgada
*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)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Active waterfall in the middle of a forest, with a pond on the grand floor

Days 4-6

Description

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.

Accommodations
Octant Furnas

(2 nights)

Nights 4-5

Octant Furnas
Furnas
*Deluxe Hotel

Surrounded by flower-filled gardens, Octant Furnas is an impressive and modern sanctuary with multiple indoor and outdoor thermal pools. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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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.

Night 1

The Lince Nordeste
Nordeste

Casual Hotel

This eco-hotel is inspired by the surrounding mountains and azure seas, offering breathtaking views of the Serra da Tronqueira. (pool, spa) 

Nights 2-3

Senhora da Rosa
Ponta Delgada

*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

Octant Furnas
Furnas

*Deluxe Hotel

Surrounded by flower-filled gardens, Octant Furnas is an impressive and modern sanctuary with multiple indoor and outdoor thermal pools. (pool, spa)

From $4,399 /person

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