Azores Holiday São Miguel Experience – 7 nights

Azores Experience

Enjoy the stunning island of Sao Miguel with trips to Sete Cidades by jeep, a driver guided taxi tour to the volcanic basin of Furnas and the Fire Lake and a wonderful whale and dolphin watching trip.  The second half of your week, you are free to explore the island at your own pace with your hire car.  Staying at the beautiful Quinta do Mar, this is a lovely introduction to the Azores!

Itinerary

All itineraries can be tailored to suit your interests.
> Day 1 Arrive Sao Miguel.  Private transfer to accommodation.
Overnight Caloura
> Day 2 Sete Cidades jeep tour.
Overnight Caloura
> Day 3 Half day whale and dolphin watching trip.
Overnight Caloura
> Day 4 Full day driver guided taxi tour to Furnas and Fire Lake.
Overnight Caloura
> Day 5 Hire car delivered to accommodation.
Overnight Caloura
> Day 6 Free day
Overnight Caloura
> Day 7 Free day
Overnight Caloura
> Day 8 Leave hire car at airport.
Depart Sao Miguel
   

Dates & Prices

All prices are per person (£) based on twin sharing but we can also quote for single supplements.
Via Lisbon
Direct flights
Via Lisbon
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
520
520
520
604
604
604
669
669
669
604
520
520
Accommodation: Quinta do Mar
If the accommodation detailed is not available when booking, we will find a similar alternative.

Price includes:
Accommodation on B&B sharing basis, 3 days Model B car hire, arrival airport transfer, full day jeep tour, half day whale watching trip and transfers to/from the marina, full day taxi tour, pre-departure information booklet.
Price excludes:
Meals (other than breakfast), excursions on free days, international flights, travel insurance.

Useful Information

What to take:
Waterproof, water bottle, day pack, camera (and polarising filter recommended), lightweight fleece, sunglasses, sunblock, swim wear, small first aid kit, hat, binoculars, driving license.
Minimum age:
Not applicable (minimum age for driving is 21yrs)
Duration:
7 nights
Accommodation:
Quinta do Mar
Operates:
Daily – All year

Island Information

Length:
65km
Breadth:
14km
Surface area:
746kmē
Population:
130,000
Events:
Main Festivals Carnival 16/20 Feb
Santo Cristo – 11-13 May (fifth Sunday after Easter)
Holy Spirit Sunday – 27 May (7th Sunday after Easter)
Festivals of St John – 24 June

Waves
Relax, walk, whale watch, cycle.. the choice is all yours