EPIC AZORES HIKING YOGA
Sau Miguel + Terceira
May 20-27, 2025
7 Days/7 Nights
2790 € ( min 6/ max 10)
Experience a side that few ever see. Embark on a mesmerizing 5-8 day journey across this renowned archipelago, immersing yourself in an experience that remains hidden from most. Traverse to the Azores' highest lake, meander through historically rich towns, and trek across awe-inspiring landscapes that will leave an indelible mark on your memory. LEVEL 2- Moderate-Somewhat Hard - Tours with somewhat longer hiking sections up to 5 hours, mostly on clear wider paths and trails in safe areas. There may be 1-2 either longer or more technical day. The physical intensity is moderate to somewhat hard. Accommodation Style: Comfortable Charming House, Glamping ( comfortable rooms with all your needs), 4 Star Hotel Terceira Mar Single Supplement 7 day - $630CAN/420€ |
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INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
- Welcome Ceremony
- All Hikes with pro guide
- Visit to Terra Nostra Geothermal Hot Springs
- Hike to highest body of water in Azores Lago do Fogo
- Outdoor Yoga with pro Teacher
- All transport on the islands and to/from included activities
- All Accommodations with Breakfast
- 2 Picnic Lunches
- Cooking Show on Terceira
- 3 Dinners on Terceira
NOT INCLUDED
- All Dinners on Sau Miguel Island
- All flights
- Insurance
- Activities not in plan
- All lunches/ snacks outside of 2 picnic lunches
- All drinks outside of breakfast
Epic Azores Itinerary
Day 1 -Arrival - Pick up at Airport 7am
transfer to Casa Palmieras
Morning: Welcome Ceremony Yoga / Cacao at CASA grounds or a park nearby. *Luggage stored until later afternoon.
Late morning lunch
Afternoon: Tour with Sergio of Ponta Delgada /
Pineapple Plantation Visit
Dinner in town …Overnight Casa Palmeiras
Day 2
7am Morning Flow
Breakfast 8am
9 am Departure to drop off Lago do Fogo - Lake of Fire , the highest body of water in the Azores - 30 min Transfer with MARIO
*Departure 13:30 Post-hike visit: Furnas town - 35 min Transfer
*Typical local Lunch COZIDO - 19€
*15:00 Terra Nostra Gardens and geothermal hot springs visit
*Opportunity for a dip in natural hot waters
*24-acre botanical garden exploration
*Enjoy wandering around the picturesque Furnas town
16:40 Departure with MARIO!
Return 17:00 Light dinner and drinks in Ponta Delgada
Hike - 11.2km 581m - 4 hours
Overnight Casa Palmeiras - Breakfast, Lunch (your purchase)
Day 3
7am Flow with Barb
Breakfast 8am
*9:00am Departure Morning travel to Sete Cidades Parish - Walk to look out point for the Best Pics! 2km + 150m to climb then
*Hike the 12km rolling Vista Trail to Sete Cidades Town*Trail through Eucalyptus and Japanese Cedars forest leading to the lake's shores -
*Picnic lunch in Sete Cidades Town by the lake
Afternoon activity: Mosterios Beach - Depart 15.00
Time for an ocean swim or just relax at the beach bar
17:00 Departure to Ponta Delgada
17:30 Arrival at Hostel
Morning Hike and THE VIEW - 12km - 500m - 4 hours
Dinner Restaurant Adega
Overnight Casa Palmeiras, Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 - Ribeira Funda Coastal Hike
7am - Rise n Shine Yoga
8am Breakfast
9:30 - departure to North Coast for Hike
Hike beautiful trail along the coast to the Praia da Viola for a picnic lunch provided - Continue on to the Parish town of MAIA -
Visit Tea Plantation
Hike- 6km / 400m / 4 hours - with picnic stop
Overnight Casa Palmeiras, Breakfast, lunch
Day 5
Terceira: Capital of Azorean culture
7am Yoga at the Park
8am Breakfast -
Option - Walk to Sau Roque beach - 45 min - or Taxi to Santa Barbara Beach
*Travel: Flight from São Miguel to Terceira island around 11 or noon
Taxi Pick UP - TRANSFER TO GLAMPING RESORT Quinta Do Abacate
Settle into our Glampsite and rooms
*Tour to Algar Do Carvao *Witness the fascinating geological formations within the lava caves- Entrance fee is 10€
* 1 hr. Yoga Flow by the pool 15:30
Massages: Start at 17:00
Buffet Dinner at our resort 20€ - 19:00
Overnight - Quinta Doa Bacate Glamping, Breakfast
Day 6
Terceira
*Journey to the island's interior offering stunning views of agricultural patchwork fields
*Contrast of fields with centuries-old lava flow known as the Black Lagoon
*9km loop in the centre of the Island - Rocha do Chambre
Hike-9km 350m - 3 hours
Afternoon Island Tour with Sarah
Cooking Show and Dinner -
Hike-9km 350m - 3 hours
Day 7 - at Terceira Mar Hotel
Yoga 8am
Breakfast 9am
10am transfer to Terceira Mar Hotel ( 8 min Transfer)
FREE DAY
Options for this day -
1) Scuba - 2 hours - 110€ per person
2) Boat trip to Cabras Islet with Snorkelling - 90 min - 45€ per person
3) Whale watching - 2.5 hours - 65€ per person
4) Segway - 2 hours - 49€ per person
5) Mountain Bike Rent - morning - 25€ per person for the day
6) E Bike Tour - 2 hours - 39€ per person
Day 8 - Pick Up to transfer to Airport for return inland flight /international flight