Lisbon • Sesimbra • São Miguel Island • Sete Cidades • Furnas
The trip starts in Lisbon before heading to São Miguel Island, the main destination. You’ll explore volcanic highlights like Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo. In Furnas, you’ll see hot springs and geothermal activity. The journey includes hikes, lakes, waterfalls, and coastal views across the island. It’s a nature-filled adventure through the Azores’ volcanic landscapes.
Day 1 & 2: Portugal
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport
STAY: Four Points by Sheraton Sesimbra
Where the Atlantic meets golden beaches, Four Points by Sheraton Sesimbra offers a refreshing coastal escape in the heart of Arrábida Natural Park, just a short drive from Lisbon. Surrounded by ocean views and natural beauty, it blends modern comfort with relaxed seaside living, featuring stylish rooms, pools, a fitness centre, and a live-cooking restaurant. Guests can enjoy water sports, golf, dolphin watching in the Sado Estuary, and easy access to Lisbon’s cultural charm, making it a perfect mix of nature, relaxation, and adventure.
Day 3: Arrival Day
Private Transfer Hotel to Airport
Land in the stunning So Miguel, where you will be transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, settling in to your hotel and unwinding for the rest of the day.
Meals: none
Day 4: Hiking Serra Devassa & Nascentes do Canrio
This full-day adventure will allow you to discover the volcanic complex of Sete Cidades on a different path, but always including the most emblematic sites. This hike is, by the way, challenging but the landscapes are incredible with hidden lakes, aqueducts and water springs, all surrounded by endemic vegetation. It will lead us to the highest point of Sete Cidades: Pico das guas. This circular trail starts at Muro do Carvo, where our guides will tell you about the places of interest that we will visit during the day. Learning about the geomorphology of the island, this is the perfect way to discover Sete Cidades on a complete but lesser-known path.
Meals: Breakfast and picnic lunch
Day 5: Minivan Tour Furnas
Today, you will feel and experience the volcanic origins of the island in Dimas, a magical place full of geothermal activity. We will start with a visit to the local tea factory, Gorreana, before reaching the viewpoint over Furnas: Pico do Ferro.
You will definitely have to take pictures for your album about the Azores. Then, we will go to the Caldeiras das Furnas to visit the famous fumaroles and taste the carbonic mineral waters from different springs.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 6: Whale and Dolphin Watching and Lagoa do Fogo
Morning: Whale and Dolphin Watching
There are more than 25 species of whales and dolphins within the Azores, so watch closely and see what you can spot.
Although nature offers no guarantees, whales and dolphins are regularly seen along with turtles, seabirds and other marine life. Before the boat trip, our biologists will brief the group to explain which cetacean species can be observed, how we respect the animals and rules of observation at sea, historical facts of the region and safety measures aboard. This is a nice opportunity to learn about the sea and marine life conservancy, especially regarding animals in captivity versus in the wild.
Afternoon: Lagoa do Fogo
This afternoon, see some magnificent highlights of Sao Miguel Island you will be able to see the beauty of the Nature Reserve of Fogo. During this tour, you will witness secondary volcanic activity, bathe in the natural warm waters of Fogo volcano and also learn more about the electricity production in São Miguel.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 7: Hiking Faial da Terra and Nordeste Tour
You can combine the adventure of one of the most beautiful hikes in Sao Miguel Island with a comfortable minivan tour to Nordeste in one experience. We will start our circular trail, Faial da Terra Salto do Prego, visiting as well a hidden village in the mountain, called Sanguinho. During the hike, it will also be possible to refresh ourselves in the amazing waterfall Salto do Prego, especially during summer. After this wonderful hike, we will stop in the centre of Faial da Terra village to relax and enjoy the old whalers' harbour, before we continue for the second half of the day. Next, the road will take us to various viewpoints on the coastline of Nordeste.
Meals: Breakfast and picnic lunch
Day 8: Sete Cidades Active Jeeps and Lakes
This is an active tour that combines dirt paths with kayak and bicycle activities at Lagoa das Sete Cidades. Enjoy this wonderful landscape from a different perspective in a jeep. We will take you to the top of Sete Cidades caldera, stopping at some points of interest such as Pico do Carvao, Pico da Cruz and Lomba do Vasco viewpoint. A small stop will be made in the centre of Sete Cidades village, followed by a passage next to the Peninsula, and then we will stop at the famous viewpoint of Vista do Rei.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 9: Departure Day
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. This marks the end of your adventure in the stunning So Miguel, leaving you with memories for life!
Meals: Breakfast
Private Transfer Airport to Hotel
STAY: Four Points by Sheraton Sesimbra
What is included in the offer
• Return flights from Heathrow with 23kg baggage
• 3 Nights at Four Points by Sheraton Sesimbra in a standard room with bed & breakfast
• 6 Nights at Hotel do Colégio with Breakfast
• Private Return Airport Transfers
Prices & Departures:
Total price inclusive of all charges:
b58765 Heathrow from £2232pp
b58858 Manchester from £2292pp
b58845 Glasgow from £2326pp
b58853 Dublin from £2372pp
Deposit £800pp
Payable to Travelpack:
b58765 Heathrow from £2215pp
b58858 Manchester from £2275pp
b58845 Glasgow from £2309pp
b58853 Dublin from £2355pp
Local Fees Breakdown: payable locally
• What: City tax of €24 Total
• Rate: 0.87 euro = £21 Total
• Tax and Service Fee: GBP 11.24
• Total: £17pp
• Exchange rates and local taxes may change before you pay in-resort.
Terms & Conditions:
Based On 2 Adults Sharing
Meal Plans
- As per Itinerary