Itinerary
- Day 1
Ponta Delgada
A driver picks you up from the airport and takes you to your hotel in Ponta Delgada. Once you're checked in, the rest of the day is open for wandering around this charming coastal town. Try some local food at one of the restaurants, walk through the streets, and chat with locals who are generally quite friendly. It's a good chance to get oriented before your cycling starts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Ponta Delgada
- Visit local sights
- Taste local cuisine
Landmarks Ponta Delgada 
- Day 2
Ponta Delgada - Lagoa das Furnas
Your first cycling day heads along the south coast starting from Ponta Delgada. You'll pass São Roque beach and then ride through green fields with some nice views. The route takes you through several natural pool areas including Lagoa, Água de Alto, Vila Franca do Campo, and Ponta Garça. By the end of the day you reach Lagoa das Furnas, which sits in a volcanic crater. This area is famous for its geothermal activity and you can see where locals cook stew underground using the natural heat from the earth.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling tour along south coast (approximately 46 km, approximately 1000m ascent, approximately 1000m descent)
- Visit São Roque beach
- Explore natural pools of Lagoa
- Visit Água de Alto, Vila Franca do Campo, and Ponta Garça beaches
- Visit Lagoa das Furnas geothermal springs
Landmarks São Roque Lagoa Água de Alto Vila Franca do Campo Ponta Garça Lagoa das Furnas 
- Day 3
Lagoa das Furnas
You have flexibility today at Lagoa das Furnas. If you want to take it easy, just wander around the lake area at your own pace and soak in the landscape. There's also the option to join a guided hike that circles the lake, which takes you through local vegetation and the different plant and animal life around here. Later in the day you can jump into the warm volcanic pools if you're interested, which people find really relaxing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Free day exploring Lagoa das Furnas
- Circular hiking trail around lake (approximately 18 km, approximately 500m ascent, approximately 500m descent)
- Swim in warm volcanic waters
Landmarks Lagoa das Furnas - Day 4
Lagoa das Furnas - Ribeira Grande
Today's cycling route takes you inland through the central part of the island with lots of green countryside and different viewpoints along the way. You'll pass Congro lagoon, stop at the Lombadas waterfall viewpoint, and hit Bailoição da Matriz viewpoint. From there the route descends back toward the coast and reaches Ribeira Grande. On the way you pass through Rabo de Peixe village, which became known to people after appearing in the Portuguese Netflix show 'Turn of the Tide'.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling tour through island center (approximately 49 km, approximately 1000m ascent, approximately 1000m descent)
- Visit Congro lagoon
- Visit Lombadas waterfall viewpoint
- Visit Bailoição da Matriz viewpoint
- Pass through Rabo de Peixe village
Landmarks Congro lagoon Lombadas waterfall Bailoição da Matriz Rabo de Peixe Ribeira Grande - Day 5
Ribeira Grande - Seven Cities Lagoon
This cycling day takes you to the Seven Cities Lagoon on the west side of the island, which is the biggest natural attraction here. Along the route you'll see smaller lagoons like Carvão, Empadadas, and Canário. When you reach the destination, you get to see the twin lake that sits inside a dormant volcano crater. One half is blue and the other is green, which is why it's so recognizable. You can pick a shorter route at 45 km that gets you to the best viewpoint, or go for the longer option that circles around the green lake and Santiago lagoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling tour to Seven Cities Lagoon (approximately 56 km, approximately 1200m ascent, approximately 1200m descent)
- Visit Carvão lagoon
- Visit Empadadas lagoon
- Visit Canário lagoon
- Visit Seven Cities Lagoon
Optional Activities
- Shorter route option to Seven Cities Lagoon viewpoint (approximately 45 km, approximately 900m ascent)
- Longer route circling green lake and Santiago lagoon
Landmarks Carvão Empadadas Canário Seven Cities Lagoon Santiago lagoon - Day 6
Ponta Delgada
Today you're taking a break from cycling to get out on the water. A boat takes you into the Atlantic where you'll watch for whales in the crystal-clear volcanic waters off the Azores. These waters are protected and home to several whale species. If whales aren't around, you might see sea turtles, dolphins, sharks, or flying fish instead. It's a different kind of adventure after cycling the past few days.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Whale watching excursion
Landmarks Atlantic Ocean, Azores - Day 7
Ponta Delgada - Departure
Your tour ends this morning. After breakfast at the hotel, your guide picks you up and drives you to the airport for your flight home. You'll have time to think back on the cycling routes, the lagoons you saw, and everything you experienced cycling through this island over the past week.
- Meals
- Breakfast
