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Portugal's Azores Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 16+ required (siblings 14+ ok)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Special Youth Savings: Kids 4 to 17 save up to 20%. See details.

Portugal's Azores Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 16+ required (siblings 14+ ok)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Jun-Aug

Waterfalls, Volcanic Craters & Lush Island Landscapes

Known locally as the “Hawaii of Europe,” this rugged archipelago abounds with remarkable scenery. From volcanic craters to emerald hillsides, powerful waterfalls to smoking fumaroles, explore São Miguel, the Azores' biggest and most geographically diverse island. It’s an adventure flavored by fresh pineapple and local delights served up in tiny coastal villages. And it’s one your family will never forget.

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Walk/Hike
Biking
Wildlife Cruise
Kayak
Yoga

Highlights

  • Soak in natural hot springs, savor farm-to-table cuisine and unwind at sumptuous retreats overlooking the ocean
  • Bike and hike beautiful routes through the volcanic landscape of Sete Cidades with its abundant vegetation, impressive crater lagoons and mile-wide calderas
  • Whale watch in one of the best destinations in the world, and get a front-row seat to the breaching sperm whales and playful bottleneck dolphins that live in these waters
  • In this place ripe for eco-adventures, kayak shimmering crater lagoons, swim in geothermal pools and rejuvenate with morning yoga
Portugal Azores Multi-Adventure Tour map

Portugal

Start/EndPonta Delgada, São Miguel Island

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Days 1-3

Description

Explore volcanic São Miguel, an island made up of vivid colors and bright green hills • Hike with family around viridian Furnas Lake to reach a collection of steaming fumaroles • Witness chefs cooking the famous cozido das furnas stew in geothermal soil • Lush Grená Park nature reserve—with its picturesque waterfall and wooded trails—beckons a visit • Discover the north shore’s dramatic cliffs and shoreline by foot • Historic watermills, breathtaking bluffs and panoramic views are on display • Enjoy a fresh lunch in the red-roofed seaside town of Maia • Cool off with a swim at Maia's natural pools • Take a tour of a local tea plantation • Bike through charming Azorean villages with traditional stucco homes and age-old cobblestone streets • Get your camera ready for sweeping vistas of the volcanic shoreline and sapphire ocean.

Accommodations

Nights 1-3

Terra Nostra Garden Hotel
Furnas
*Deluxe Hotel

An iconic and sumptuous wellness retreat featuring a natural hot spring pool, original Art Deco architecture and sprawling private park. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

Pedal into São Miguel's stunning interior, a gem of the Azores • Breaching sperm whales and playful bottleneck dolphins abound! • Kick back at our luxurious oceanfront retreat • Dinner tonight is a grand farm-to-table affair • A scenic hike on Sete Cidades volcano leads to the beloved Boca do Inferno viewpoint • Soak up incredible vistass over the volcanic terrain • Kayak the deep green and blue waters of Sete Cidades' peaceful crater lakes, Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul • Rejuvenate with a morning yoga class • Opt for a surf lesson at our resort's black-sand beach • Watch mesmerizing waves break against volcanic rock on a final hike along the coast.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Pedras do Mar Resort & SPA
Fenais da Luz
Casual Hotel

Perched on a pristine corner of São Miguel Island, this resort offers a relaxing getaway with stunning ocean views. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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From $5,049 /person

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Hotels

Adventure-Ready Hotels

Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-3

Terra Nostra Garden Hotel
Furnas

*Deluxe Hotel

An iconic and sumptuous wellness retreat featuring a natural hot spring pool, original Art Deco architecture and sprawling private park. (pool, spa)

Nights 4-5

Pedras do Mar Resort & SPA
Fenais da Luz

Casual Hotel

Perched on a pristine corner of São Miguel Island, this resort offers a relaxing getaway with stunning ocean views. (pool, spa)

From $5,049 /person

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Bikes

Choose Your Perfect Bike

Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Backroads Performance Road Bike
Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Ideal for avid cyclists
  • Responsive, efficient and comfortable
  • Drop handlebars only
Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Suited for a wide range of cyclists
  • Comfortable ergonomic seat
  • Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
  • Upright handlebars only
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

  • One of the lightest e-bikes available
  • Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
  • Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
  • Upright handlebars only
  • Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours;  learn more

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

From $5,049 /person

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Dates & Prices

Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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