Azores Cycling Holiday Faial Moderate – 7 nights
Azores : 7 night Moderate scenic cycling holiday on Faial
Cycle round the whole of Faial on this wonderful week’s holiday.
You will be cycling for 3 or 5 days with distances from 15 – 24km each day and some gradients but nothing too steep. Highlights around the coast include the marina paintings in Horta, the eerie moonscape of Capelinhos, the lovely sandy beach at Almoxarife and an exciting half day whale and dolphin watching trip.
Itinerary
All itineraries can be tailored to suit your interests.| > Day 1 | Fly London to Faial Private transfer to your accommodation. Overnight Horta |
| > Day 2 | Cycle from Horta to Capelinhos. (20km) |
| > Day 3 | In Capelinhos (rides around Capelinhos and Caldeira 10-15km) Overnight Capelinhos |
| > Day 4 | Cycle to Pedro Miguel. (24km) Overnight Pedro Miguel |
| > Day 5 | In Pedro Miguel (rides around Pedro Miguel and Caldeira) Overnight Pedro Miguel |
| > Day 6 | Cycle to Horta (15km) Overnight Horta |
| > Day 7 | Free day in Horta (3 hour whale and dolphin watching trip) Overnight Horta |
| > Day 8 | Fly Faial to London. |
Dates & Prices
| All prices are per person (£) based on twin sharing but we can also quote for single supplements Prices are inclusive of flights from London based on standard economy fares/seats which are subject to limited availability Prices may increase based on availability when booking. | |||||||||||||
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Price includes:
Accommodation on B&B sharing basis (one evening meal), airport and luggage transfers, bike hire, maps and route notes, 3 hour whale and dolphin watching trip (April to September) or guided taxi tour of Pico (October to March), flights and airport taxes, pre-departure information booklet.
Price excludes:
Meals (other than breakfast and one evening meal), excursions, Faial/Pico ferry(£4pp) and travel insurance.
Useful Information
What to take:
Waterproof, cycle helmet, cycle gloves, water bottle/camelback, sunblock etc.
Minimum age:
None, but the smallest frame size is 15 inch
Duration:
7 nights
Accommodation:
Estrela do Atlantico, Casa Vulcao, Azores High
Operates:
Daily - all year
Bike type:
Trek 7.2 FX - Frame sizes 20 inch Trek 7300 FX - Frame sizes 17.5 inchTrek 7.1
FX - Frame sizes 15 inch
Equipment provided:
Front pannier with map holder, repair kit and tools, back pannier, pump. Cleat pedals are available on Faial
Maps
