Discover the Azores with São Miguel Island
Experience the natural beauty of the Azores
Welcome to beautiful São Miguel Island in the Azores! Spend 5 or 6 nights here as you make your way through incredible natural attractions like Lagoa das Furnas and Sete Cidades! Explore the hot springs, crater lakes, and Parque Terra Nostra in your free time. Try delicious Portuguese specialties at each meal as you absorb the stunning surroundings!
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to São Miguel (PDL)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 5 nights in São Miguel at the Hotel VIP Executive, or similar
- Furnas Tour (full-day)
- Sete Cidades Tour by Jeep (half-day)
- Buffet breakfast daily
Great Ways to Explore
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Take a full-day tour of the spectacular Lagoa das Furnas!
Visit legendary Sete Cidades on a half-day tour, then consider returning to hike or bike!
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Visit Parque Terra Nostra, with thermal baths and beautiful scenery!
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Visit the beautiful beaches and relax in peaceful settings.
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Try delicious Portuguese foods, like bacalhau or Caldo Verde!
This 5-night vacation package brings you to stunning São Miguel Island in the Azores! Your time here is a mix of guided tours and independent exploration. Spend a full-day at the Lagoa das Furnas, complete with lunch! You'll also experience a half-day tour of Sete Cidades. These magnificent sites, as well as others such as Lagoa do Fogo, are available for you to visit or revisit in your free time. You may also wish to visit Nordeste, a charming village located on the northeastern part of the island. Other notable attractions include Parque Terra Nostra, Vila Franca do Campo, and Ribeira Grande. São Miguel Island is full of natural and culinary delights waiting for you to discover!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Enhance your vacation with:
- Ponta Delgada City Tour
- Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursion
- Round-trip economy class airfare to São Miguel (PDL)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 5 nights in São Miguel at the Hotel VIP Executive, or similar
- Furnas Tour (full-day)
- Sete Cidades Tour by Jeep (half-day)
- Buffet breakfast daily
-
Take a full-day tour of the spectacular Lagoa das Furnas!
Visit legendary Sete Cidades on a half-day tour, then consider returning to hike or bike!
-
Visit Parque Terra Nostra, with thermal baths and beautiful scenery!
-
Visit the beautiful beaches and relax in peaceful settings.
-
Try delicious Portuguese foods, like bacalhau or Caldo Verde!
This 5-night vacation package brings you to stunning São Miguel Island in the Azores! Your time here is a mix of guided tours and independent exploration. Spend a full-day at the Lagoa das Furnas, complete with lunch! You'll also experience a half-day tour of Sete Cidades. These magnificent sites, as well as others such as Lagoa do Fogo, are available for you to visit or revisit in your free time. You may also wish to visit Nordeste, a charming village located on the northeastern part of the island. Other notable attractions include Parque Terra Nostra, Vila Franca do Campo, and Ribeira Grande. São Miguel Island is full of natural and culinary delights waiting for you to discover!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Prices From:
Enhance your vacation with:
- Ponta Delgada City Tour
- Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursion
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Day 1. Welcome to São Miguel!
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure as you begin to discover São Miguel!
Transfer from São Miguel Airport to hotel
Check-in - VIP Executive Azores Hotel
Just half a mile from Ponta Delgada Marina, this beautiful hotel boasts comfortable rooms and luxurious amenities. Check-in with the friendly 24-hour reception team and admire the lobby's contemporary decor. Then, head up to your room and open the door to crisp air conditioning, TV, bath amenities, free WiFi, and much more. Unpack your swimsuit and make a splash in the swimming pool, then treat yourself to a delicious meal at the onsite restaurant.
Day 2. São Miguel
São Miguel is the biggest island in the Azores region. Spend today at leisure, perhaps visiting one of the many volcanic crater lakes or hot springs in the area!
Hot Springs • Azores, Portugal
Day 3. São Miguel
Today you will experience a full-day Furnas tour!
Full-day Furnas Tour
On this tour we feel and experience the volcanic origins of the Island in Furnas, a magical place. We start by visiting the Caldeiras da Lagoa das Furnas (Furnas Lake Calderas), a place where we cook the famous “cozido das Furnas” (a very special meal cooked only with the steam of the Earth) and continue with a soft walk that crosses a stream and circles the lakeside. During this walk we have the opportunity to appreciate a variety of endemic flora species. Next we visit the town of Furnas, with its fumaroles and hot springs that contain water with different tastes. Then, we visit the centenery Terra Nostra botanical garden that is famous for its extraordinary collection of native plants on the Azores, as well as others from all over the world that have adapted to the local garden conditions. At the end of the visit you are invited to bathe in an iron-rich hot water swimming pool that has a temperature of 35-40ºC, an exquisite experience! On the way back to Ponta Delgada we stop at several beautiful viewpoints on the North Coast and also at the only tea plantation in Europe where we will be able to visit the working tea factory and have a lovely break to taste the tea.
Day 4. São Miguel
Today, you will take a half-day tour of Sete Cidades!
Jeep Tour to Sete Cidades (half-day)
Prepare for an off-road adventure! On this walk around the crater of Sete Cidades, on the island of S. Miguel, you can see unique views and all the magic of nature. On this half-day trip, you will have the opportunity to see some of the most scenic lakes of São Miguel within the volcanic complex of Sete Cidades. In Sete Cidades you will enjoy the many wonderful views from some of the region’s belvederes (architectural structures sited to take advantage of the scenic views) as well as discover the ancient love story behind the formation of the green and blue lakes. A highlight of this tour is a stop at Ferraria where you can enjoy the unique experience of bathing in hot ocean water within a natural thermal pool that is heated by the forces of nature. After, return to the hotel.
Recommendations: Bring light and comfortable clothing, long-sleeved shirt, waterproof coat, comfortable shoes, bathing suit and towel, hat, sunscreen, backpack and water.
Day 5. São Miguel
Today is your last full day in São Miguel! Consider an optional excursion or a stroll through town! You could also visit Nordeste, a charming village located in the northeast! There are a number of fabulous shops and markets to experience. For dinner tonight, we suggest finding a restaurant to try some delicious traditional Portuguese food!
Nordeste • Azores, Portugal
Day 6. Depart Portugal
Today you will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight home.