🌿 Azores 2026: The Green Adventure between São Miguel & Flores Dates: July 18 – 25, 2026 Group size: Max. 10 travelers Starting point: Ponta Delgada (PDL), São Miguel Difficulty level: Easy to moderate 🌋 About the Trip Get ready to live the Azores like never before! From volcanic lakes to waterfalls that look straight out of Jurassic Park, this trip combines breathtaking nature, local traditions, and authentic island life. We’ll explore two incredible islands — São Miguel and Flores — discovering the wild beauty of this Atlantic paradise together in a small multicultural group. Expect a perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and connection — just like traveling with friends. 🗓️ Itinerary Overview 📍 Day 1 – Arrival in São Miguel Welcome to the Azores! We’ll meet at Ponta Delgada airport, settle into our shared accommodation, and enjoy an aperitif all together to kick off our week together. 📍 Day 2 – Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Two iconic volcanic landscapes in one day — crater lakes, panoramic viewpoints, and lush nature. (Lunch included) 📍 Day 3 – Povoação & Nordeste Discover the island’s most authentic side. Small villages, coastal cliffs, and endless greenery await. 📍 Day 4 – Furnas & Tea Plantations Walk among bubbling geysers, thermal springs, and the oldest tea plantations in Europe. 📍 Day 5 – Pineapple Wine & Whale Watching Morning visit and tasting at a pineapple wine farm 🍍, followed by an unforgettable boat trip to spot whales and dolphins 🐋. 📍 Day 6 – Flight to Flores + Full Island Tour We’ll fly to Flores, the most spectacular island of the Azores. A full-day tour (8h) to explore its lakes, cliffs, waterfalls — including the breathtaking Ribeira do Ferreiro. 📍 Day 7 – Optional Trip to Corvo + Return to São Miguel Possibility to visit Corvo, the smallest and most remote island of the archipelago (if weather allows). Return flight in the afternoon and last evening together. 📍 Day 8 – Departure Day Breakfast and free time until your flight. We say goodbye to the Azores full of memories, photos, and new friendships 💚. ✅ What’s Included 🏡 Accommodation (shared rooms, twin beds): São Miguel: Private apartment (July 18–23) Flores: 3★ Seaview hotel (July 23) São Miguel: 4★ Hotel with indoor pool (July 24) 🚐 All transfers and guided tours by minibus 🌋 Guided excursions to Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, Furnas, Povoação & Nordeste 🍍 Pineapple wine tasting 🐋 Whale & dolphin watching boat trip 🍵 Visit to tea plantations 🌈 Full-day guided tour of Flores 🪶 Optional excursion to Corvo (if confirmed) 🌍 Small multicultural group (max 10 people) ❌ Not Included ✈️ Flights to/from Ponta Delgada (PDL) ✈️ Domestic flight São Miguel ↔ Flores 🍽️ Meals & drinks not mentioned 🚕 Extra taxis or activities outside the program ℹ️ Trip Details 🗣️ Languages: English, Italian & Spanish 🌡️ Weather: 20–27°C — mild and ideal for exploring 💶 Currency: Euro (€) 💪 Physical level: Easy to moderate (daily walks and tours) 🧳 Recommended for: Solo travelers, couples, and friends seeking authentic, nature-filled adventures 📲 Expense management: We’ll use the Splitwise app for shared costs 🔄 Note: Itinerary may slightly change depending on weather or internal flights 🌟 Why You’ll Love It ✔️ Experience the most unspoiled nature in Europe ✔️ Perfect balance between adventure, culture, and relaxation ✔️ Travel in a small, friendly international group ✔️ Led by an experienced trip leader passionate about local culture ✔️ Discover the greenest and most surprising archipelago in the Atlantic 🌋🌊
💚 About Your Trip Leader Hi, I’m Roberta! I’m the founder of My Friend In, a boutique travel community that organizes small multicultural trips around the world. After years of solo travel and leading groups in places like Peru, Indonesia, Turkey, Puerto Rico, etc., I’m thrilled to guide you through this beautiful destination — the Azores. Together, we’ll live this experience not just as travelers, but as friends exploring the magic of nature, culture, and connection 🌿✨
We’ll stay in comfortable and carefully selected accommodations throughout the trip: 🏡 In São Miguel, we’ll share a private apartment with 5 double rooms — a cozy and friendly base for our first days together. 🌊 In Flores, we’ll spend one night in a 3★ seafront hotel in Santa Cruz, with beautiful ocean views. ✨ For our last night back in São Miguel, we’ll relax in a 4★ hotel with an indoor pool. All rooms are shared (twin beds) to encourage connection and comfort. Private rooms might be available upon request and subject to availability. Please note that minor accommodation changes may occur depending on the final group composition, which I will personally manage to ensure the best possible experience for everyone.
What's included?
Accommodation - shared rooms, twin beds
transfers and guided tours by minibus
Pineapple wine tasting
Whale & dolphin watching boat trip
Visit to tea plantations
Full-day guided tour of Flores
Optional excursion to Corvo-if confirmed
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Trip Itinerary
1
Ponta Delgada
Day 1-2
📅 July 18 | Arrival in São Miguel Welcome to the Azores! ✈️ Upon arrival in Ponta Delgada, we’ll transfer to our private accommodation and gather for a welcome aperitif — the perfect moment to get to know each other and start this new adventure among friends 🌿
2
Sete Cidades
Day 2-3
📅 July 19 | Excursion to Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo (lunch included) We’ll begin our journey exploring two of the island’s most iconic landmarks: the twin lakes of Sete Cidades, nestled in a volcanic crater, and the stunning Lagoa do Fogo — both offering postcard-perfect views.
3
Povoacao
Day 3-4
📅 July 20 | Povoação & Nordeste Today we head east to discover Povoação — the island’s first village — and Nordeste, one of the greenest and most authentic areas of São Miguel, where time seems to stand still.
4
Furnas
Day 4-5
📅 July 21 | Furnas & Tea Plantations A day dedicated to nature and tradition. We’ll admire the geysers and hot springs of Furnas, and visit one of the island’s historic tea plantations — a unique legacy of the Azores.
5
Ponta Delgada
Day 5-6
📅 July 22 | Pineapple Wine Tasting + Whale & Dolphin Watching Morning visit to an artisanal pineapple wine producer, with tasting included 🍍. In the afternoon, we’ll enjoy an unforgettable boat excursion to spot whales and dolphins in their natural habitat 🐋💦
6
Cascata da Ribeira do Ferreiro
Day 6-7
📅 July 23 | Flight to Flores + Full Tour “Discover Flores – The Island of Your Dreams” We’ll take an early morning flight (8:30 AM) to Flores, the wildest and most spectacular of the Azores islands. Upon arrival, we’ll embark on a full 8-hour tour visiting its most iconic spots — lagoons, cliffs, waterfalls like the incredible Ribeira do Ferreiro, and landscapes straight out of Jurassic Park.
7
Corvo Island
Day 7
📅 July 24 | Optional Excursion to Corvo + Return to São Miguel If confirmed, we’ll have the opportunity to visit Corvo, the smallest and most remote island of the archipelago — a true natural gem. In the afternoon, we’ll take the return flight (4:25 PM) to São Miguel, where we’ll spend our last night relaxing and reminiscing about our adventure together. 📅 July 25 | End of the Trip & Departure Final breakfast together and free time until departure. We’ll say goodbye to the Azores with our hearts full of memories, views, and new friendships 💚
8
Ponta Delgada
Day 7-8
In the afternoon, we’ll take the return flight (4:25 PM) to São Miguel, where we’ll spend our last night relaxing and reminiscing about our adventure together. 📅 July 25 | End of the Trip & Departure Final breakfast together and free time until departure. We’ll say goodbye to the Azores with our hearts full of memories, views, and new friendships 💚
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Hotel & Apartments
8 days trip
Ponta Delgada, Sete Cidades & 6 more
Transportation
Car, Plane, Boat
What's excluded?
Flights to/from Ponta Delgada (PDL)
Domestic flight São Miguel ↔ Flores
Meals & drinks not mentioned
Extra taxis or activities
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