AZORES
THE MYSTIC AZORES
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A DESTINATION BEYOND WORDS...
Three islands of charm and character flourish in the heart of the Atlantic. Faial, the island of hydrangeas spreads around a spectacular crater; and the charming city of Horta, a stopover for great sailors, radiates a cosmopolitan atmosphere. São Jorge, the island-mountain, wild with its secret villages, stretches like a ship. The island of Pico stands its silhouette of majestic volcano under fumaroles. On its flanks, large lava flows covered with endemic forests and vast pastures, run down to the coast.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Arrival Faial Island
DAY 2 Caldeira walking Trail
DAY 3 Capelinhos and ferry to São Jorge Island
DAY 4 Fajã de Santo Cristo walking trail
DAY 5 Ferry to Pico Island and Vineyards walking trail
DAY 6 Pico mountain 2 351 meters (Portugal Highest peak)
DAY 7 Lava tunnel and ferry to Faial
DAY 8 Departure
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* Why not extend your visit São Miguel? Talk with us!
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How does this trip benefit the destination?
This tour was designed by our local partners Josefina and Olivier. The itinerary was carefully designed respecting the protected areas regulations. The accommodations and restaurants that we use are a small scale and usually family-run businesses.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Vulcanic Landscapes
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3 Islands (Pico, Faial and São Jorge)
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World Heritage Site | Pico Vineyards
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Pico mountain
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Whale and dolphins
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Natural Ocean pool
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Unique flora
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Rural heritage
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Roadbook +GPS tracks
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Pico Mountain guide and permit
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Accommodation
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24/7 phone support
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Transfers and boat tickets between islands
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GPS and Roadbook
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FAIA BRAVA RESERVE WALKING TOUR
O CAMIÑO DOS FAROS
UNIQUE AND SPECIAL INTEREST GUIDED WALKING TOUR
Faia Brava Reserve was classified in 2010 as Private Protected Area, the first one in Portugal and part of the European project Rewilding Europe. This reserve, with 850 ha, promotes actions in the domains of ecological restoration through improvement of habitats, increasing the availability of food for the most endangered species and forest management. The deep granitic cliffs which characterize the territory where it is located are the origin of the name of the reserve - "faia" means cliff - which are quiet and safe nesting places for large birds that inhabit rocky environments. The Griffon Vulture, the Egyptian Vulture, the Bonneli's Eagle and the Golden Eagle are included in the nesting species that make the Faia Brava a place of high interest for the preservation of Nature.
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How does this trip benefit the destination?
This tour was designed by our local guide Marco, hand-picking the best itinerary.
BEAR NATURAL PARADISE
ASTURIAN MAGIC MOUNTAINS | SPAIN
The Brown Bear is a rare and endangered species in Spain today. The western Cantabrian Mountains and foothills are home to the best brown bear population in Spain, that survive to poaching in the 70s and 80s. Today it is recovering by approaching the 250 specimens in the western sector of the Cantabrian Mountains. Join us on this unforgettable journey. Follow the bear footsteps at distance and try to observe them in these Asturian mountains, always watching over their conservation and the tranquility of the ecosystems they inhabit, without interfering in the tranquility that the bear needs in its natural habitat.
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How does this trip benefit the destination?
This tour was designed by our local partner Chema. The itinerary was carefully designed respecting the protected areas regulations.