7 days tour

São Miguel Soft Hiking

This tour includes:

Guide

All tours will be guided. Guides will change depending on the type of experience or activity.

Meals

The package includes breakfast at your accommodation as well as lunch during all the 5 days. On the hiking days, the lunch will be served as light meal on a picnic basis.

Others

Please note that the order of the activities (day 1, day 2, etc) is subject to availability and may change accordingly.

Insurance

All the activities include personal liability insurance.

Transport

All the activities include transportation by mini-van or bus, depending on the final number of participants of each tour.

Accommodation

The accommodation is included at a 4* hotel in Ponta Delgada, on a bed & breakfast basis. On the arrival day, check-in is available from 14h00 (early check-in upon request with extra cost). On the check-out day, you must leave the room until 11h00.

Not included:

Others

The transfers in & out are not included on the price but may be added on the "addons" section.

Flights

Flights are not included on this package.

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Itinerary of your trip São Miguel Soft Hiking

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival Day
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival Day

      Upon arrival, transfer between the airport and your hotel at Ponta Delgada city center. 

  • Day 2 Day 2: Hiking Tour Moinho Do Félix (Full Day)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Hiking Tour Moinho Do Félix (Full Day)

      For this experience, we will leave from Ponta Delgada to Lomba de São Pedro, in the municipality of Ribeira Grande. The hike is located along the north coast of São Miguel island. It is the ideal hike for you if you enjoy nature, waterfalls, and coastlines!  It is a circular walk of 5,5 km that will take about two hours and 30 minutes in total. The hike starts near the church of São Pedro with a dirt path that goes down in the direction of the ocean. We will first stop by the viewpoint of Miradouro da Rocha and then reach the waterfall of Homem. From now on, the path will take us to the ancient ruin of the watermill of Felix, Teofilo's waterfall, Gruta's waterfall, and Trout's well. These places are of an immense beauty and surely you want to keep them inyour memories and on pictures!

  • Day 3 Day 3: Hiking Tour Fogo Lake (Full Day)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Hiking Tour Fogo Lake (Full Day)

      This tour will take you to one of São Miguel's most beautiful lakes: Fogo lake. It is a complete experience full of landscapes, History and nature. The path to Lagoa do Fogo runs through a great variety native and endemic vegetation, and offers the opportunity to enjoy the lake from a less famous but as well wonderful perspective. You will discover the story behind the water springs and the old ruins of the flax factory, which produced materials and fabric from it.  The walk is around 11km long and could be quite challenging with its ways up and down to reach the lake, but the effort is worth it all! At the end of the day, a stop at Agua d'Alto beach or at Caloura could be made to refresh ourselves with a swim in the ocean.

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Tour leaving from Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada is the capital of São Miguel Island in the Azores, Portugal. This coastal city is known for its natural beauty, with stunning lakes, waterfalls, and landscapes. It is also famous for its hot springs and active volcanoes. Ponta Delgada offers a wide range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, diving, and whale watching. Additionally, it has charming baroque churches and a picturesque marina.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if you’re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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