Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Flores
You'll arrive on Flores Island and get settled into your eco-lodge in Fajã Grande. Your guide will introduce you to the other travelers at a welcome dinner with local food and wines. After that, you have some free time to walk around the village before heading back for the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with local flavors and wines)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with local flavors and wines
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Fajã Grande village
Landmarks/POIs Fajã Grande - Day 2
Volcanic Highlands Hike
Starting at 9:30 AM, you're heading out for a full-day hike through the volcanic highlands. The trek takes you past Lagoa Negra and Lagoa Branca and leads to a viewpoint where you can see down to Fajã Grande. By the end, around 3:30 PM, you'll reach Poço do Bacalhau waterfall, where you can rest and take in the raw volcanic landscape before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic trail through volcanic highlands linking Lagoa Negra, Lagoa Branca, and panoramic viewpoint over Fajã Grande
- Poço do Bacalhau waterfall visit
Landmarks/POIs Lagoa Negra Lagoa Branca Poço do Bacalhau - Day 3
Coastal Caves & Santa Cruz
Your morning involves a 3-hour guided tour along the northeast coast to see caves and go snorkeling in clear waters (weather permitting and completely optional). After lunch on your own, you'll head to Santa Cruz das Flores to check out the Whale Museum, Whale Factory, Boqueição Interpretation Center, and the Church of Santa Cruz. The day wraps up with local product tastings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 3-hour guided coastal caves tour with swimming and snorkeling in crystal-clear waters
- Whale Museum visit
- Whale Factory visit
- Boqueirão Interpretation Center visit
- Church of Santa Cruz visit
- Local product tasting
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling (weather dependent and not mandatory)
Landmarks/POIs Santa Cruz das Flores Whale Museum Whale Factory Boqueirão Interpretation Center Church of Santa Cruz - Day 4
Corvo Island Excursion
You're taking a full-day boat trip to Corvo, the smallest Azores island. A semi-rigid vessel gets you there while passing through caves and waterfalls along the north coast. Once on Corvo, you'll see the traditional architecture in Vila do Corvo, hike trails with views of Calderão crater, and watch native birds from the coastal cliffs. Swimming in the clear water is optional.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Self-service lunch with two daily menu options including drinks, dessert, and coffee)
Included Activities
- Semi-rigid vessel boat ride through caves and waterfalls along north coast of Flores
- Guided tour of Vila do Corvo village
- Scenic hikes with views of Calderão crater
- Self-service lunch with two daily menu options including drinks, dessert, and coffee
- Coastal cliffs viewing and native bird watching
- Transport between Flores and Corvo
- Experienced local guides
- Safety support
Optional Activities
- Swimming in crystal-clear waters
Landmarks/POIs Corvo Island Vila do Corvo Calderão - Day 5
Flores Island Highlights
This day combines a scenic car tour with short walks hitting multiple viewpoints. You'll see Alagoa viewpoint, Ponta Ruiva, Ilhéu Furado viewpoint, Sr. Machado Museum, and Ponta Delgada viewpoint. Later, you'll visit Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro waterfall and walk through Fajã Grande and Ponta da Fajã. There's an optional swimming opportunity at Poço do Bacalhau if you want it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided car tour of Flores Island highlights
- Alagoa viewpoint visit
- Ponta Ruiva visit
- Ilhéu Furado viewpoint visit
- Sr. Machado Museum visit
- Ponta Delgada viewpoint visit
- Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro waterfall visit
- Fajã Grande exploration
- Ponta da Fajã exploration
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Poço do Bacalhau
Landmarks/POIs Alagoa viewpoint Ponta Ruiva Ilhéu Furado viewpoint Sr. Machado Museum Ponta Delgada viewpoint Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro Ponta da Fajã - Day 6
Canyoning Adventure & Farewell
Get ready for a high-energy canyoning experience with rappels between 3 and 18 meters. There's an optional jump into clear water and a natural water toboggan if you're feeling adventurous. You'll explore dramatic gorges and hidden waterfalls with experienced instructors handling all the safety gear. The day ends with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Canyoning experience with rappels ranging from 3 to 18 meters
- Natural water toboggan slide
- Exploration of gorges and hidden waterfalls
- Experienced instructors and safety gear
- Farewell dinner at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Jump into crystal-clear waters
Landmarks/POIs Flores Island gorges - Day 7
Departure
This morning is relaxed so you can reflect on your time on Flores. Depending on when your flight leaves, you might have time to hit up some local shops or grab a final coffee while taking in the island views. Comfortable airport transfers will get you to the airport without any hassle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
Optional Activities
- Visit to local shops
- Final coffee while enjoying island views
