About this trip
Fourteen days across four Azores islands — Sao Miguel, Sao Jorge, Pico and Faial — walking through crater landscapes, vineyards and volcanic coastline. This is a gentle-paced trip, built around exploring rather than covering distance.
Expect a mix of scenery: blue and green crater lakes, extinct volcanoes, thermal springs, and paths lined with hydrangeas leading down to the coast. Each island has its own character, from Pico's vineyards to Faial's craggy shoreline.
What you'll do
- Walk the crater rim at Sete Cidades above the twin blue and green lakes
- Take an optional boat trip to see whales and dolphins
- Follow the hydrangea-lined path down to Faja dos Cubres lagoon
- Walk through Pico's volcanic vineyards
- Explore thermal springs and craggy coastline across the islands
- Rated easy, with gentle walking suited to those without previous trekking experience
- You move between four islands over the two weeks, so some travel days are built in
Worth it if you want properly guided volcanic walks with a standout leader and varied island scenery. Think twice if unpredictable Atlantic weather bothers you.
- Guide Tania is genuinely exceptional—knowledgeable on islands, trails, history, plants, restaurants; leads with kindness and humour.
- Each island feels genuinely distinct; crater walks, waterfall swimming, sea pools, and extinct volcanoes are properly memorable.
- Weather is unpredictable Atlantic conditions; scenery exceptional only when it permits, suggesting some days may disappoint.
- Well-organised excursions with detailed planning; first-time walkers report loving the experience and group bonds.
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Departing in Oct is cheapest — from £2,695, about 17% below the priciest month (Sep).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Ponta Delgada · 1 Oct – 2 Oct
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