Tour Details

Guests will enjoy breakfast in the hotel at their leisure.

We will set off at 9am for Lagoa das Sete Cidades. Guests will have several hiking or running options on the trail. We have an excellent guide to guest ratio of typically 1 to 4 or better. As our guest we cater to you. Whatever distance or pace you wish to hike or run we will accommodate. Feel relaxed and just let one of the guides know your preference in the morning. Each evening we will outline the plan for the day ahead and ensure our greatest effort to meet your preferences.

The Miradouro da Boca do Inferno hike or run offers amazing vistas. The famous Vista do Rei viewpoint will be a trip highlight. The epic view gives you the opportunity to view the mountain and sea and two other lagoons amongst a volcanic crater. A professional photographer will be with us throughout the week who will take photos of group which are included in your trip.

The hike or run ends near to the idyllic village Sete Cidades where we will enjoy an midday meal at a local favorite with fresh foods with wine or sangria.

Sao Miguel's is renowned for it's hot springs and lakes! They are perfect for rejuvenating the mind, body and soul. In the afternoon we will enjoy Ponta da Ferraria, a small geothermal natural spring where the ocean water is warmed, one of the only ocean natural hot springs in the world.

At 7pm the group will enjoy dinner back at the hotel together. 

Guests will enjoy breakfast at their leisure. Depart at 9am for Lagoa das Furnas trail. The hike or run will take you to a very unique area where locals actually use high temperatures from the geothermal activity to cook traditional dishes. We will enjoy a traditional lunch at noon prepared with food from one of these special cookers. One of the most popular local dishes, Cozido is a meat stew (there will also always be a vegan option everywhere we dine) made in a large pot cooked underground by volcanic steam. At this hotspot you can watch as pots are being cooked in their cooking holes. For the afternoon we will embark on a whale watching tour. The Azores are one of the best places in the world for whale watching. You are also likely to see dolphins and will get another perspective of the island from the sea.

Guests enjoy breakfast at their leisure. 

8am - Enjoy outdoor yoga at our hotel 

9:30am depart for Lagoa do Fogo, another great trail for hiking and running. The journey will take us to a scenic lake. 

Midday - lunch at local restaurant in the town of Vila Franca do Campo. 

Afternoon - Enjoy a short boat ride to the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, an enchanting island off of the coast of the village. It has a water filled cauldron, a beach with amazing swimming or snorkeling. 

7pm - Dinner at Rota's in Ponta Delgada owned by the charismatic and energetic Carolina.

Guests enjoy breakfast at their leisure. 

9am depart for Quatro Caminhos do Faial da Terra trail. The Trail traces the southeast coastline and offers dramatic views of the ocean. 

1pm - lunch in the small town of Furnas

3pm - Explore the Caldeiras das Furnas outside of the town of Furnas. The hot springs and steam are really active and some have said it has similarities to Yellowstone. 

4pm - Immerse yourself in the Poca Dona Beija hot springs. These are 5 open air natural pools at different temperatures situated in a lush garden. 

8pm - Dinner & drinks at charming restaurant near hotel. 

6am - We want to remind everyone that everything is optional with our trips. If you prefer to relax back at the hotel for the morning or afternoon you are absolutely welcome. This morning we plan an optional early morning run or hike from Ponta da Madrugada and Ponta do Sossego Lookouts to view the sunrise.

Guests enjoy breakfast at their leisure. 

Morning - Enjoy Resort  

12:30pm - lunch in countryside

2pm - Hike at Salto Do Prego Waterfall.

Afternoon - Relax and leisure at hotel.

7pm - Tour of Ponta Delgado, the largest city in the Azores with about 60,000 residents. Dinner & drinks at Rota's with the exceptional food and owned by the charismatic Carolina.

 

Enjoy breakfast and accommodations at your leisure.

7am - 5km run/hike from hotel. 

Transfers. Guests depart hotel for airport.