Portugal's Azores Multi-Adventure Tour
Waterfalls, Volcanic Craters & Lush Island Landscapes
From volcanic craters to emerald hillsides, powerful waterfalls to smoking fumaroles—explore the food, culture and beauty of São Miguel, the Azores’ biggest and most geographically diverse island.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.
From $4,799 - $5,599/person
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Savor local flavors like fresh pineapple juice, steam-cooked stews and farm-to-table cuisine
- Hike through the volcanic landscape of Sete Cidades with its abundant vegetation, impressive crater lagoons and mile-wide calderas
- Pedal along rugged trails that hug the sea, offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic’s crashing waves
- Kayak shimmering crater lagoons, swim in geothermal pools and lounge poolside surrounded by tropical greenery
- Unwind at elegant retreats set amid the Azores’ naturally stunning landscapes
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Island Airport & Travel Details
- Explore volcanic São Miguel, an island made up of vivid colors and bright green hills
- Hike around viridian Furnas Lake to reach a collection of steaming fumaroles
- See the geothermal soil chefs use to cook the famous cozido das furnas stew
- Adventure on wooded trails past waterfalls and leafy vegetation
- Discover the north shore’s dramatic cliffs and shoreline by foot
- Historic water mills, breathtaking bluffs and panoramic views are on display
- Eat fresh seafood in a charming coastal town
- Bike through remote Azorean villages with traditional stucco homes and age-old cobblestone streets
- Keep your camera handy as we gaze at sweeping vistas of the volcanic shoreline and ocean beyond.
Nights 1-3
Deluxe Hotel
An iconic and sumptuous wellness retreat featuring a natural hot spring pool, original Art Deco architecture and a sprawling private park. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Hike a lush trail through fern-filled forests and waterfalls leading to a dramatic natural rock window
- Soak up incredible views over volcanic terrain
- Pedal into São Miguel’s stunning interior, a gem of the Azores
- Kick back at our welcoming oceanfront retreat
- Kayak the deep green and blue waters of Sete Cidades’ peaceful crater lakes, Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul
- Enjoy a farm-to-table dinner
- Watch mesmerizing waves break against volcanic rock on a final hike along the coast.
Nights 4-5
Casual Hotel
Perched on a pristine corner of São Miguel Island, this resort offers a relaxing getaway with stunning ocean views. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Island Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 1-3
All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Fully equipped Backroads titanium bike, Wahoo GPS device, helmet and accessories
Bike fitting and equipment support throughout your trip
Lightweight carbon hiking poles
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads cycling jersey, t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
