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- Platinum Operator
- Explore!
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Ages 16+
Highlights
- Circumnavigate Sete Cidades for stunning lake views
- Bathe in thermal springs and bubbling mud pools
- Walk through cliffs, valleys and gorges of Sao Jorge
- Enjoy a coastal walk to the whaling village of Lajes
- Discover the colourful history of Angra do Heroismo
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Ponta Delgada on the island of Sao Miguel
- Day 2 Walk around Sete Cidades, see the colourful crater lakes
- Day 3 Enjoy lakeside walk, lunch among volcanic scenery and visit thermal pools
- Day 4 Free day; optional walks or boat trip to look for whales
- Day 5 Fly to Sao Jorge Island
- Day 6 Walk through Caldeira de Cima gorge down to Faja dos Cubres
- Day 7 Free day with a choice of optional walks including the descent from the central spine to Faja Ouividor
- Day 8 Ferry to Pico Island and wine tasting in the afternoon
- Day 9 Optional whale watching and walk through UNESCO World Heritage landscape
- Day 10 Misterios do Sul coastal walk and short visit to Lajes do Pico
- Day 11 Take the ferry to Faial Island; explore Horta
- Day 12 Excursion of the island, walk around the Caldeira and visit to the Capelinhos volcano centre
- Day 13 Circular walk down to Faja da Praia do Norte
- Day 14 Trip ends in Horta, Faial Island
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Talisman
HotelDays 1, 2, 3, 4NEAT Hotel Avenida (or similar)
HotelDays 1, 2, 3, 4Hotel Sao Jorge Garden (or similar)
HotelDays 5, 6, 7Hotel Sao Jorge Garden
HotelDays 5, 6, 7Hotel Caravelas
HotelDays 8, 9, 10Hotel Caravelas (or similar)
HotelDays 8, 9, 10Azoris Faial Garden
HotelDays 11, 12, 13Hotel do Canal (or similar)
HotelDays 11, 12, 13
Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
565
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
11 hours
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
Loren· October 5th, 2025Fantastic trip! Each island is gorgeous in its own way. Our guide,Tania, knows the islands and all the trails and restaurants like the back of her hand. She led our group with kindness and humor. And our fellow travelers couldn’t have been more fun. The Explore staff is also very supportive and easy to work with.Show more
Explore! commented on this reviewThank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear you had such a fantastic trip. It is great to know that your Tour Leader Tania’s knowledge, kindness, and humour helped make your experience so special. We’ll be sure to pass your... Show moreTrip date: September 2025- BBarb· September 28th, 2025We had the best tour leader (Tania). She was so knowledgeable about everything related to the Islands, history, geography, plants, wines, restaurants etc. The trip was so well organized. No detail was left unturned. Thanks for making this vacation one of my best ever. I miss our hiking group so much already but I have returned home holding the Azores in my heart. BarbShow moreExplore! commented on this reviewThank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your trip with us and that your Tour Leader Tania helped make it so memorable. It is wonderful that you’re taking home such special memories of the Azores and your... Show moreTrip date: September 2025
- ARichard· May 29th, 2023Walking around the crater at Horta. Swimming at the waterfall. Finding the Eye of the Wind in Horta harbour and going onboard, a brigantine that I sailed on from Plymouth to South America with King Charles in 1978 on Operation DrakeShow moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- APearl· May 31st, 2023Walking around the crater on our last day. The scenery from day one. Swimming the sea pools and the fresh water pool with the waterfall.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- Ajanet· June 10th, 2023Difficult to choose but the island of Tesseira was particularly good.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJanet· June 11th, 2023When weather permitted the views. Exceptional.! On every island.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- Aallan· June 11th, 2023The overall tripShow moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASue· June 12th, 2023Finding every Island so different from the one before.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ANorman· June 16th, 2023Walking around the extinct volcanoes. Well organised excursions.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ABarbara· June 16th, 2023dramatic scenery, walking around the volcanos, well organised excursions.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday2 May, 2026To Friday15 May, 2026EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $6,570 per personMultiple Room Types
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday5 Sep, 2026To Friday18 Sep, 2026EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $7,270 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday19 Sep, 2026To Friday2 Oct, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $6,800 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Liam
Asked on July 7th, 2025Can you provide glutenfree meals without pork on this tour?
Explore!Operator•Written July 2025Yes we can cater for gluten free dietary requirements on this trip, however please note that some restaurants/hotels may have limited options so we would always recommend customers taking some snacks from home. We would also advise making the tour leader aware when customers arrive (we will also make them aware in advance) so that they can update any restaurants we visit as a group.
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Virginia
Asked on March 9th, 2025Is accommodation provided at all nights during the tour?
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2025
Accommodation is included during all nights of the tour, but specifics will be detailed in your booking confirmation.
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Angel
Asked on January 15th, 2025What is the price for a single accommodation?
- Explore!Operator•Written January 2025
You can request a single supplement at an additional cost, but availability may vary depending on the chosen dates.
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Marcel
Asked on November 5th, 2024Will there be any guided activities besides hiking?
- Explore!Operator•Written November 2024
Yes, the itinerary includes sightseeing in the local area along with hiking activities.
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Veronica
Asked on October 16th, 2024How do I confirm my booking?
- Explore!Operator•Written October 2024
Your booking will be confirmed after receiving the necessary details and payment, and you will be notified once everything is finalized.
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Hayley
Asked on September 17th, 2024Is this date (may 3) 10% off?
- Explore!Operator•Written September 2024
Currently the date of May 3rd 2025 for the 14 days Walking in the Azores is not discounted with Explore.
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Nadia
Asked on September 9th, 2024What happens if I am paired with another traveler and there is no one available?
- Explore!Operator•Written September 2024
If there is no one to pair with you, you may have the option to pay an additional fee for a private room.
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Selina
Asked on August 2nd, 2024Will I be informed of any changes to my booking?
- Explore!Operator•Written August 2024
Yes, you will be notified promptly of any updates regarding your booking or tour details.
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Anna
Asked on July 17th, 2024What is the level for walking on the Walking in the Azores trip for 14days
- Explore!Operator•Written July 2024
This trip is graded leisurely to moderate.
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Nicola
Asked on July 2nd, 2024I have 2 food allergies, Gluten (Celiac disease) and I am allergic to onions. Is this possible to accommodate?
- Explore!Operator•Written July 2024
We inform our tour leader about dietary requirements and allergies before the tour to make sure everybody of our clients feel comfortable.
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