AZORES ADVENTURES 8 DAYS – UNCOVERING THE VERDANT ISLES
Bathed by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, these little-known volcanic islands rise dramatically from the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. We spend our time on two of the nine islands, Sao Miguel and Terceira, exploring their jagged landscapes and deep lava caves. We take a boat to search for elusive whales and dolphins and try local cuisine cooked in natural ovens cut out of the ground.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Ponta Delgada on Sao Miguel Island. Days 2/4 Ponta Delgada Explore the island’s capital and take a boat trip in search of whales, dolphins, marlin and swordfish. Visit a small fishing village and dine at a local restaurant. Discover the volcanic centre of the island, spending a day in the Furnas Valley with its thermal springs, boiling mud pools and botanic mud gardens. Stop at the Sao Blas tea estates and the ‘fire lake’ of Lagoa do
Fogo. Eat a famous ‘cozido’ – food cooked by locals using the natural heat of the earth. Days 5/7 Terceira Island Fly to Terceira. Stay in capital of Angra do Heroismo and roam the Renaissance streets of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Climb down the chimney of an extinct volcano to see black lava caves. Final day option to travel north and swim in the volcanic rock pools at Biscoitos. Day 8 Fly to the UK.
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FACTFILE £1336 adult from
*child from £1266
Spot whales and try to get as close as possible
Jump in the water with friendly dolphins
Gurgling mud, calderas, fumaroles and bubbling volcanic lakes
Swim in natural lava pools Caldeira reserve
Tour type Wildlife Comfort Active
Minimum Age: 5 years.
Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights hotels. 7 breakfasts and 2 lunches are included.
Swimming: Both hotels have indoor and outdoor pools.
Transport: Boat, bus and taxis.
Tour Staff: Explore Leader, drivers and boat crew. Group Size: Generally 12 to 20.
TOUR DATES 2012 Sat 28 Jul - Sat 04 Aug Sat 04 Aug - Sat 11 Aug
Sat 27 Jul - Sat 03 Aug Sat 03 Aug - Sat 10 Aug TOUR DATES
Biscoitos Optional visit
Algar do Carvao Caves
TERCEIRA ANGRA
Lajes Airport
Azores Adventures Ref FAZ AZORES
ATLANTIC OCEAN
Lagoa Azul
Sete Cidades Optional visit
(PORTUG AL) AZORES
km 015
Faja de Baixo
Airport
Optional swimming with dolphins
PONTA DELGADA
Whale & Dolphin searching excursion
Sao Miguel Terceira S AO MIGUEL
Pico da Vara 1103m
do Fogo
Gorreana Lagoa
Terra Nostra Park Furnas
Lagoa das Furnas
Ribeira Quente Fishing village
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
Our wildlife viewing guidelines were developed with the Born Free Foundation to ensure our tours do not impact in a negative way on the local wildlife.
Atlantic Ocean
PORTUGAL SPAIN km
0 1000
TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without flights from £895
Please go online for our tour only child price. * Aged 5-11 years on date of departure. These are guide prices, see p92 for details.
2013
Ref: FAZ
16
For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
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