Lagoa Fogo AZORES ISLAND HOPPING
Bathed in the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, these nine volcanic islands rise up from the mid-Atlantic ridge. On a series of easy day walks we explore five of the unspoilt islands, discovering crater lakes, thermal springs, deep gorges and craggy coastlines. We can also take boat trips in search of whales and spend time in picturesque fishing villages.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Ponta Delgada on Sao Miguel. Days 2/4 Sao Miguel Take a walk around Sete Cidades colourful crater lakes; visit the natural ovens and hot springs in the Furnas Valley; stop at the Botanical Gardens for an optional thermal bath. Optional whale watching trip or swim with dolphins. Days 5/6 Terceira Fly to the island. Visit the Renaissance city Angra do Heroismo. Walk to Biscoitos with the chance to swim in lava rock pools and visit a wine museum. Days 7/9 Sao Jorge Another inter-island flight. Descend through the Caldeira de Cima gorge to the coast where there is the chance to swim. Walk along the coastal plains. Spend a free day exploring the island on one of the numerous walks. Days 10/12 Pico Ferry to the island. Option to climb the Pico Alto volcano (2350m) and go whale- watching. Ferry to Faial Island. Day 13 Faial Visit the Capelinhos volcano, explore the Caldeira Nature Reserve or choose various walking routes around the island. Day 14 Fly to the UK.
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/az
“An easy to moderate walking holiday exploring the Azores archipelago”
inclusive from
£1499 14 DAYS
Trek grade EASY/MODERATE Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 13 nights hotels. 13 breakfasts and 1 lunch are included.
Transport: Ferry, local bus, taxis and internal flights.
Trekking Details: This is a flexible trip with 6 days of walking planned, covering roughly 54kms (an average of 9kms a day) with an ascent up to 750m. There are extra optional walks and an ascent of up to 1053m. We have graded this trip as easy to moderate.
Group Size: Generally 10 to 16. TOUR DATES
The Azores Island Hopping tour runs in the following months:
Azores Island Hopping Ref AZ Grottos, fajas
Caldiera 1043m
HORTA FAIAL
VELAS SAO JORGE MADALENA PICO
Pico Alto 2351m
Whale watching Lajes
AZORES (PORTUGAL)
BISCOITOS Angra
Quatro Ribeiras
TERCEIRA SAO MIGUEL
Sete Cidades Crater lakes
PONTA DELGADA
0
Walk to Fire Lake
km 100
TOUR ONLY – 14 DAYS Tour price without flights from £1099
TREK LENGTH & GRADIENT
1500m 1250m 1000m 750m 500m 250m 0m
Madalena Ponte Ponte Delgada Rest Day optional walk Praia Rest Day Praia Rest Day Velas Velas Rest Day optional walk Velas Madalena Rest Day optional walk Horta
optional ascent to 1053m
Rest Day optional walk Day 2 – 9km Day 3 – 2.5km Day 4 – 4km Day 5 Day 6 – 8km Day 7 Day 8 – 8.7km Day 9 – 12km Day 10 Day 11 – 8km Day 12 – 18km Day 13 – 5km 32 For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
A TLANTIC OCEAN
PRAIA DA VITORIA
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
explore.co.uk/tours/az
flight DETAILS Ref: AZ
EUROPE
AZORES
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