Walking Inside Volcanoes

Arrive in Sao Miguel and transfer to the hotel Terra Nostra Garden. Check in for 4 nights.

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After breakfast, join the trail in Ribeira Funda, walking along the beach at Praiada Viola to Maia., a small fishing village home to a tobacco museum—the Azores famously used to produce large quantities of dried tobacco leaves—and a theatre housed in a pretty pink building. Enjoy fantastic views of the village, set against beautiful scenery, passing old watermills surrounded by taro and beautiful waterfalls (7.5km walking). Transfer back to the hotel. (B)

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Begin a walk from Lombado Cavaleiro ending at Ribeira Quente. Explore the beach at Ribeira Quente, eat in a local restaurant or visiting the fishing port. Return transfer to the Hotel. (B)

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After breakfast, transfer to Faial da Terra in the south east of Sao Miguel. Follow the Salto do Prego trail along a river, routing through a charming old village to reach a beautiful waterfall, and ending at the beach-side town of Faial da Terra . Return transfer to the Hotel. (5km walking) (B)

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After breakfast begin a walk to the Lake of Furnas. Two volcanic calderas dominate the landscape around Furnas, one of which now holds an emerald lake in the its crater. Whereveer you turn in this region, the surrounding environment serves reminders of the Azores’ volcanic geology, with volcanic peaks and fertile soils resulting in lush green valleys, and hot springs bubbling alongside steaming geyser fields. During this walk, stop to visit the Environmental Centre of Furnas for more insight into the unique surrounding nature. This walking route has been designed to include the most beautiful viewpoints of the north coast, and stops to visit a tea plantation. This afternoon transfer by taxi to the Hotel in Ponta Delgada. (B)

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This morning walk to Lagoa do Fogo—the Lake of Fire. This stunning, deep blue lake is one of the most famous and iconic sights of Sao Miguel, and arguably all of the Azores. The crater lake is situated within the Água de Pau Massif stratovolcano in the center of the island, and surrounded by hydrangea bushes which bloom in bold blues and pinks in the spring March-June season. It’s a long hiking route today but takes in the best of the local scenery, ranging from mountains and hilltop viewpoints to meandering valleys and even a beach to enjoy a swim. (15km walking). (B)

After breakfast enjoy a walk to Sete Cidades, another of Sao Miguel’s most iconic natural wonders, to visit the large crater with it's emerald lake. The crater itself stretches over three miles, so the views around the region are immense. The route today takes in the island, lakes and the sea before walking down to the village of Sete Cidades. (7.5km or 11km) (B)

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After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK. (B)