Join me for 10 incredible days of guided hikes and delicious food in the Azores Islands November 23 to December 2!

Below, I explain my plans for the trip:

Where are we going?

The planned itinerary (small changes may be made due to operational needs):

• São Miguel (Ponta Delgada):
  • 22 November – arrive in Ponta Delgada.
  • 23 November – visit the Sete Cidades lagoon, do a small hike and in the evening a restaurant/tapas bar crawl, including A Tasca.
• Flores:
  • 24 November – travel to Flores and hike the Poço do Bacalhau trail, passing the spectacular Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro waterfall.
  • 25 November – do the stunning PR1 Fajã Grande hike to Ponta Delgada.
  • 26 November – visit the Fajã lagoon, Fajãzinha, the eco-tourism village of Aldeia da Cuada, and Fajã Grande.
  • 27 November – wander around the beautiful capital of Santa Cruz das Flores and the seaside lava pools before heading to Corvo Island.
• Corvo
  • 27 November – after arriving, take a walk through a historic village to find out about the island’s interesting past.
  • 28 and 29 November – hike the PR1 Cara do Índio trail and watch a sunset in the huge volcanic crater.
• Terceira
  • 30 November – travel to Terceira and visit its famous lava tubes.
• Pico
  • 1 December – travel to Pico and experience its world-heritage-listed vineyard as well as a curated wine and cheese experience.
  • 2 December – we will make our way up the Pico mountain starting at 1.30am to watch the sunrise from the top. Later that day, there will be time to go whale watching (optional).
• 3 December, we will return to São Miguel to end the tour.

What’s included?

• All guided hikes
• Accomodation on Flores, Corvo, Terceira and Pico islands (I can recommend places for you on São Miguel)
• Breakfast (cooked by me!)
• Transportation on/within islands

What’s not included?

• Flights/transport to and between islands (I will advise on the best dates/times to book for the itinerary)
• Restaurant/bar food (I will recommend the best restaurants I’ve been to on these islands)
• Drinks and snacks (I will advise what to take each day, depending on the hike we do)
• Third party experiences/tours (e.g. whale watching)
• Personal travel insurance (I am fully insured as a guide to run this experience, but you need your own travel insurance as well).

What should I bring?

• Two good quality rain jackets (yes, two!)
• Two pairs of hiking shoes – not hiking boots, they don’t work well for the Azores (please ask me for more info if you need it, it’s important you have the right shoes for this trip)
• Quick-dry tops/t-shirts and socks
• A headlamp
• Waterproof trousers
• Hiking poles recommended

How do I book my place on the trip?

Get in touch with me for more information and to book!

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