Portugal's Azores Family Multi-Adventure Tour
Waterfalls, Volcanic Craters & Lush Island Landscapes
From volcanic craters to emerald hillsides, powerful waterfalls to smoking fumaroles, make family memories on São Miguel—the Azores’ biggest and most geographically diverse island.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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From $4,199 - $4,399/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
- Olá! Welcome to São Miguel’s paradisiacal landscapes
- Start out on a family hike through lush forests and geothermal areas leading to wonderful views
- Take in some of the island’s most iconic scenery as you climb the Sete Cidades volcano to reach the beloved Boca do Inferno viewpoint
- Kayak the deep green and blue waters of Sete Cidades’ peaceful crater lakes, Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul
- Enjoy a farm-to-table family dinner
- From the island’s north coast, follow an undulating trail through a lush valley, full of towering cryptomeria trees and cascading waterfalls
- Sip a cup of tea at Chá Gorreana, Europe’s oldest tea factory, while kids roll their sleeves up for a chocolate-making workshop.
Nights 1-3
Deluxe Hotel
Set on a restored 18th-century farm once known for its orange orchards, Senhora da Rosa offers a tranquil hideaway with a pineapple greenhouse, heated plunge pool and excellent restaurant. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Bike through rolling hills and remote Azorean villages with traditional stucco roofs
- The younger set heads into the treetops for an afternoon zip-line adventure, while adults venture from grassy pastures into peaceful forest, passing mossy rock walls, tranquil streams and old aqueducts to reach Janela do Inferno, or “Hell’s Window,” a striking natural rock formation
- Cycle toward sweeping vistas of the volcanic shoreline and the sapphire ocean beyond
- Eat fresh seafood in a charming coastal village
- Kids shuttle to Terra Nostra Botanical Garden for a fun-filled scavenger hunt through blooming camellias and burbling fountains
- On our final morning together, hike through dramatic scenery by Furnas Lake to reach a collection of steaming fumaroles—a memorable way to end your family adventures!
Nights 4-5
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.
End Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Island Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 1-3
All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Kids' bikes, trailer bikes, carriers and kid-sized helmets
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
