May, 2020
Event details
Event Description
In this activity we'll be hiking in the best scenery of the Azores Islands, more specifically on the island of Pico (where we can climb to the highest point in Portugal), in São Jorge, with its splendid Fajãs and even a day on the island of Graciosa where we'll visit the Gruta do Enxofre! Come with us!
Pico Island (3 nights)
Accommodation: AL-NOVAVISTA (3 nights), with the possibility for those who wish to cook, a leisure area with an outdoor swimming pool and sea views, among other amenities. Breakfast is included in this accommodation.
S. Jorge Island (4 nights)
Place of accommodation: Cantinho das Bunganvilias - Resort (4 nights), flats, with the possibility for those who want to be able to cook, leisure area with outdoor and indoor pool, gym, jacuzzi, sea views, among other amenities.
Graciosa Island (1 day)
One of the days will be dedicated to the island of Graciosa, with a boat trip and a visit to the island's most important sites, including a guided tour of the Sulphur Cave. A typical lunch is also included in the programme.
Some of the points of interest on the walk
Pico Island (3 nights)
- Walk in Prainha do Norte - 8 kms - Vinhas da Criação Velha - 12 kms - Climb up Pico Mountain - 8 kms - Prainha do Norte Forest Park - Natural Swimming Pools - Tour of the Lagoons of Pico Island (Lagoa do Capitão, Lagoas do Caiado, Lagoa Seca, Lagoas do Peixinho, Lagoa do Paúl, among others) - Guided Visit to the Gruta das Torres - Whaling Industry Museum in S. Roque (suggested visit) - Lajido Museum Centre in Santa Luzia (suggested visit) - Guided Visit to the Gruta das Torres - Whaling Industry Museum in S. Roque (suggested visit) - Lajido Museum Centre in Santa Luzia (suggested visit) Roque (suggested visit) - The Lajido Museum Centre in Santa Luzia (suggested visit) -
S. Jorge Island (4 nights)
- Hike from Serra do Topo to Fajã dos Cubres (passing by Fajã de Santo Cristo) - 10 kms - Hike from Pico do Pedro to Fajã do Ouvidor - 17 kms - Hike from Monte Miradouro de Velas - 7 kms - Visit to Ponta dos Rosais and Parque das 7 Fontes and Miradouro, among other points of interest - Tour of the island, as far as the lighthouse and Ilhéu do Topo, passing by some of the fajãs and other points of interest - Visit to Velas and Calheta -
Graciosa Island (1 day)
- Boat trip to the island of Graciosa, where we visit all the island's points of interest, with a guided tour of the Sulphur Cave.
Typical lunch on the island included -
The hiking programmes may be altered due to weather conditions or the pace of the group.
Programme price in double/couple room:
Accommodation in double room/couple: €1,120.00 (VAT included at the legal rate in force)
Programme price in single room:
Accommodation in a single room: €1,495.00 (VAT included at the legal rate in force)
Bookings are accepted until the end of February 2020 with a deposit of 250€.
If you wish, we can send you a monthly payment plan.
Notes:
- All accommodation at flat level has a kitchen/kitchenette
- Balconies and sea views in the flats
- Free Wi-Fi in both accommodations
- Breakfast is included in the 3-night stay on Pico Island
- Lunch or dinner included on the day of arrival on the island of S. Jorge
- Typical lunch included on the day of the tour to Graciosa Island
Location
Meeting Point
Lisbon Airport
Latitude: 38°46'7.81″N
Longitude: 9° 7'46.31″W
TIME: Departure from Lisbon on a SATA flight at 8am on 28 June 2020
RETURN: Arrival in Lisbon at 11.45pm on 5th July 2020
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Registration fee
1.220,00€ (Price per person in double room)
1.495,00€ (Price per person in single room, when available)
Equipment
Footwear and clothing suitable for hiking
Includes:
- Flights from Lisbon to the places indicated and back;
- Transport to the locations of each hike and accommodation;
- Walks according to the programme, including the climb up Pico Mountain;
- Accommodation for 3 nights on Pico Island with breakfast;
- Accommodation for 4 nights on the island of São Jorge;
- 1 Group dinner;
- Tour of Pico Island;
- Tour of St George's Island;
- Guided tour of the Cave of the Towers;
- Guided tour of Gruta do Enxofre (Graciosa Island);
- Boat trip between São Jorge and Graciosa;
- Boat journey between Pico and S. Jorge and between Faial and Pico;
- The proposed accommodation option includes various types of rooms;
- Guided and accompanied walks;
- Compulsory insurance.
Comments:
a) Registrations are limited and accommodation options are limited to availability at the time of booking.
b) Payment can be made in several monthly instalments
Registration Form
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