Azores: Best of the Green Island
STARTING POINT
Ponta Delgada
FINISH POINT
Ponta Delgada
DURATION
7 days / 6 nights
SEASON
From April to October
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Inn-to-Inn
PRICE
From 1350€/person
- Witness the unique geological formations of São Miguel’s volcanic craters and lakes
- Take in the vibrant colors of São Miguel’s hydrangea-lined paths
- Wander through dense forests filled with endemic plants and wildlife
- Experience live volcanic activity with hot springs, hissing steam vents and fumaroles along the way
- Visit Europe’s only tea plantations
- Savor a hearty meal cooked directly in geothermal vents
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
Discover the beauty and adventure of São Miguel, the "Green Island" of the Azores, on a hiking tour that showcases the island’s volcanic heritage and lush landscapes!
This tour will take you to explore a dynamic environment where the earth is alive beneath your feet. From volcanic craters and bubbling hot springs to vibrant hydrangea-lined trails and crystal-clear lakes, every moment is a dive in the raw, natural beauty of a living island.
Your journey begins in Ponta Delgada, the capital of São Miguel, where you can enjoy the historic charm and vibrant atmosphere of the city before setting off to explore the island’s unique terrains. You will hike the iconic Sete Cidades Crater, experience the dramatic views from Lago do Fogo crater, and explore the geothermal wonders of Furnas.
When visiting Green Island, be prepared for a unique taste of the island’s geothermal activity. During your holiday, you will savor some truly unique traditional dishes featuring delicious stews, like Cozido das Furnas, slow-cooked in volcanic soil.
During this adventure-filled week, you’ll also set out to explore Europe’s only tea plantations and get a chance to spot endemic species of plants and birds. As you traverse the island, you follow trails lined with blooming hydrangeas, adding bursts of color to your path and enhancing the stunning scenery.
Our thoughtfully crafted itinerary lets you immerse yourself in the wonders of São Miguel without any of the stress of planning. We take care of every detail, from securing your stay in charming local guesthouses to sharing insider tips and recommendations that enrich your experience.
Join us on an unforgettable adventure through São Miguel, where each trail reveals a new wonder and every moment is infused with the island’s vibrant volcanic energy. Book your tour today and set off on a journey through the heart of the Azores, where breathtaking natural beauty and the powerful forces of volcanic landscapes come together to create a perfect, harmonious experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!
I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.
We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
Self-Guided
On a self-guided tour, you explore a destination independently, following a pre-planned route and itinerary without a guide but with all necessary information and accommodation bookings provided in advance.