Family Adventure (2 weeks)
A great holiday for all the family visiting São Miguel and Faial islands with their sandy beaches, great whale and dolphin watching and swimming with dolphins, craters and boiling pools.
from £4678 per family of four
Full detail
This two week holiday offers you and your family the opportunity to stay on 2 islands, one week on São Miguel and one week on Faial flying between the islands. Your accommodation will be in a 2 bedroom bungalow at the pretty Quinta Altamira and in the spacious Casa Varadouro. Car hire is included throughout and we have included a full day whale and dolphin watching trip on São Miguel and a 3 hour swimming with dolphins trip on Faial. Any additional activities can of course be included for a supplement.
Accommodation
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Casa Varadouro
Modern home with raised position and glorious sea views -
Quinta Altamira
A peaceful bungalow 'resort' on the south coast
Activities included
Itinerary
| Day 1 | Fly London to São Miguel |
| Day2 | Free day. Overnight Caloura |
| Day 3 to 7 | Full day Whale and Dolphin watching trip and half day swimming and snorkelling with lunch. Overnight Caloura |
| Day 8 | Fly to Faial. Collect hire car at airport. Overnight Varadouro |
| Day 9-14 | Half day Swimming with dolphins trip. Overnight Varadouro |
| Day 15 | Fly Faial to London |
| Note | If using the direct flight, the last night will be spent on São Miguel |
Prices & Dates
| 2013 | ||||
| Month | Price | Notes | ||
| Jan | £4678 | Based on flights from Heathrow via Lisbon | ||
| Feb | £4678 | Based on flights from Heathrow via Lisbon | ||
| Mar | £4678 | Based on flights from Heathrow via Lisbon | ||
| Apr | £4850 | Based on direct flights from Gatwick | ||
| May | £4850 | Based on direct flights from Gatwick | ||
| Jun | £5380 | Based on direct flights from Gatwick | ||
| Jul | £5476 | Based on direct flights from Gatwick | ||
| Aug | £5476 | Based on direct flights from Gatwick | ||
| Sep | £5476 | Based on direct flights from Gatwick | ||
| Oct | £4850 | Based on direct flights from Gatwick | ||
| Nov | £4678 | Based on flights from Heathrow via Lisbon | ||
| Dec | £4678 | Based on flights from Heathrow via Lisbon | ||
| Price info | Prices are per family on self catering sharing basis (2 adults and 2 children under 17) and include 7 days Model D car hire, activities as mentioned, flights and airport taxes (guide price only), pre-departure information booklet.
Prices do not include meals, excursions on free days, travel insurance. |
Useful Information
What to take:
Waterproof, plastic bag for your camera, sun block etc, polarising filter(suggested), driving license.
Minimum age:
None
Duration:
14 nights
Accommodation:
Quinta Altamira and Casa Varadouro. Hotel Marina Atlantico if last night is on Sao Miguel.
Operates:
Direct flights - Saturdays (Gatwick) April to October
Also, daily scheduled services via Lisbon
Comments
A truly wonderful holiday - amazing scenery, amazing wildlife, charming and helpful people.
Overall we had a fantastic time. We all loved the Azores and the selection of accommodation was superb. It made a really balanced, interesting and relaxing holiday.
Paulo was an excellent guide and really looked after the children during their kayaking trip.