Azores:
São Miguel Island
and Terceira Island

Private trip! You decide the date!

The Azores archipelago is made up of 9 islands, originating from volcanic activity. The first island of the archipelago that appeared on the surface of the sea was Santa Maria, about 8.1 million years ago. It was followed, in chronological order, by São Miguel, Terceira, Graciosa, Flores, Faial, Corvo, São Jorge and, the youngest, Pico.

Politically, the Azores are an autonomous region integrated into the Portuguese Republic since 1976. The autonomous region of the Azores is self-governing and has broad legislative autonomy.

In our itinerary we visit two of these islands: Terceira and São Miguel.

Below you will find our cycling tour schedule with various other activities included, so that you can make the most of what the islands have to offer, such as hiking, boating, kayaking, among others that you can choose from. Some trips will be made by van to the starting point of the cyclotourism, and we have a wide offer of other activities, depending on your interest and the time of the year. If you want to extend your stay on the islands we will adapt the program for you or your group.

TRAVEL DATE

Start: any time of the year, upon request.

BASIC INFORMATION

a partir de 1700 €

Country

Portugal

Departure

Terceira Island or São Miguel Island

Arrival

Terceira Island or São Miguel Island

Total Distance

to be agreed upon

Nº of Days

9 days
8 nights

Participants

4+

Itinerary options

  • ilha Terceira
  • Angra do Heroísmo
  • Porto Martins
  • Monte Brasi
  • Baias da Agualva
  • São Miguel Island
  • Ponta Delgada
  • Sete Cidades
  • Ribeira Grande
  • Mosteiros
  • Nordeste
  • Furnas

The distances to be covered will be adapted according to the traveler's profile.

 

    • Accommodation in selected hotels 4* or similar
    • E-bikes
    • 3 days of cycling and other activities on Terceira island, according to program
    • 4 days of cycling and other activities on São Miguel Island, according to program
    • Lunches and/or picnics according to program
    • Transfer aeroporto Lajes/hotel/aeroporto na ilha Terceira
    • Transfer airport/hotel/airport on São Miguel Island
  • The services offered may change according to the client's choice

Price per person: 1700 €
from 4 persons on

Bicicletas elétricas inclusas

This value may change depending on the date of your trip.

Terceira Island by E-bike

Arrival in Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira Island

Arrival of your flight in the beautiful city of Angra do Heroísmo and transfer to the hotel.

A melting pot of people, tastes and cultures from the time of the discoveries, Angra do Heroísmo preserves a unique artistic legacy of architecture, sculpture, porcelain, tiles and furniture. Since 1983 it is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In the late afternoon, how about a city tour on foot with a local guide through the historic center of the city? On this walking tour we will see monuments, the city garden, the marina, the Cathedral church, etc. and we will learn a little about the history of this charming Unesco World Heritage Site.

Afterwards we can have dinner in a restaurant in the town. You are sure to love this picturesque and cozy town.

boat trip to Ilhéus das Cabras + East Coast by bicycle

Already on this first day on the island, we will have the opportunity to see the city of Angra from another perspective, from the sea.

In the morning we will take a boat trip to Ilhéus das Cabras, where along the way we usually find many dolphins playing in the water.

These islets are rock formations located on the southern coast of the island, and we will take a close look at their geological formation, as well as the species that nest there. We will travel by boat drawing an "8" between the two islets, which are now separated.

In the afternoon we will pedal along the east coast of the island, through the coastal parishes of Ribeirinha, Feteira, Porto Judeu, churches, empires, the fascinating natural pools of Porto Martins, the Facho viewpoint and finishing in Praia Vitória.

Return by van to Angra do Heroísmo.

Agualva Bays + West Coast

In the morning the transfer will take us to a location where we will begin a walk along the northern coast of the island, in the wonderful Agualva bays.

Later we will have a distinctive lunch in a leisure area called Mata da Serreta, on the west coast, which includes sandwiches with levedo cake, island cheese, fireman's style chorizo and local drinks among other regional products.

In the afternoon we will pedal along the west coast, passing by the Serreta church, the Santuário, Doze Ribeiras, império, and visit the whaling port of Negrito and the port of São Mateus, a fishing village, and finally Angra do Heroísmo.

Monte Brasil + Caves in the interior of the Island

Today we get the day started by exploring Mount Brasil, on the southern coast of the island, by e-bike.

At lunchtime we will go to the village of Altares to eat at a traditional restaurant and in the afternoon we will go by van to visit the interior of the island, where the caves can be found.

We will enter inside a lava tube and in direct visual contact with the sulfur furnaces. We will descend into the interior of an extinct volcano and glimpse a wonder of nature. For sure, this is a unique and not-to-be missed experience.

Flight from Terceira Island to São Miguel Island

There are several flight schedule options between the two islands, from the city of Angra do Heroísmo to the city of Ponta Delgada. 

We will quote the price according to the chosen schedule.

São Miguel Island by E-bike

Arrival at Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Island

Arrival in Ponta Delgada and your day will be at your leisure to relax and enjoy the city of Ponta Delgada and its attractions. 

Ponta Delgada is the capital of the island of São Miguel and the economic capital of the Autonomous Region of the Azores. It is the largest city in this region.

Ponta Delgada has a rich history and a charming architectural heritage, surrounded by the splendid nature of the island of São Miguel. Today, the city breathes history, whether for its cosmopolitan atmosphere, its romantic gardens, its narrow cobbled streets, or the many palaces scattered throughout the region that demonstrate the economic power of other times, thanks to the fertility of the soils and the mercantile furor. 

Sete Cidades route

In the morning you will be picked up at your hotel in Ponta Delgada and transferred to the starting point of your cycling trip.

We pass by Nascentes do Canário, Boca do Inferno, Vista do Rei and Cumeira Pequena.

We will see the Sete Cidades lagoons from above. We see the tip of the island, a breathtaking view to the Atlantic Ocean: green, lagoons, sky and sea.

At Sete Cidades we will take a kayak or standup paddling (SUP) tour, passing under the bridge that divides the 2 lakes. We also have the SUP Yoga tour available, in case you are interested.

Afterwards we will have a delicious picnic with regional products.

During the afternoon we can continue the bike path towards the monasteries with the possibility of a sea bath and in Escalvado and Ferraria we have the possibility of thermal baths in the sea. Wonderful.

We return relaxed to Ponta Delgada, where we can still have a delicious fish dinner.

Overnight in Ponta Delgada.

Ribeira Grande route

Start of the bike path passing by several sites: Port of Santa Iria, Santa Iria's viewpoint, Coroa da Mata, Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande. We will see some beautiful landscapes during our ride.

We will replenish our energies with an appetizing picnic, after which we will ride to Salto do Cabrito, where our bikes will be picked up.

We will visit the Lagoa do Fogo, ending the tour with the thermal baths at Caldeira Velha or Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande.

Overnight in Ribeira Grande.

Nordeste route

At the appointed time you will get a shuttle from the hotel to the Northeast, making an unmissable stop at the Ribeira dos Caldeirões park.

Depois vamos até o Bartolomeu, onde vamos dar inicio ao nosso tour de bicicleta passando pela Tronqueira, Pico dos Bodes e Miradouro do Por do Sol.

We will have a nice picnic with regional products and wine.

On our return we will have several stops at unmissable viewpoints, where each vista is more beautiful than the last.

We also have the possibility to take a swim at the Porto Formoso beach. What a delight!

Furnas route

Pick up from hotel and drive by van to Pico do Ferro.

Next we will go down a small trail to the Furnas Lagoon, where we will collect our bikes and go for a ride around the beautiful lake. We will then ride to Pico dos Milhos and Caldeiras.

Furnas Valley, or simply Furnas as it is better known, is considered the foremost tourist destination in the entire Azores archipelago.

Have you ever heard of the Furnas stew? So let's see how it is made and where this famous stew originates? And, of course, we will enjoy it in a typical local restaurant or, who knows, right there on the lake shore.

The Terra Nostra botanical garden provides a soothing stroll that is rounded off by its thermal pools. Don't forget your bathing suit.

The island features tea plantation and production, and we can stop at the Chá Gorreana factory to visit.

We return by the south, Vila Franca, and will make one last and unmissable stop at the Miradouro da Senhora da Paz. Another beautiful view for our collection. Maybe we will see a beautiful sunset.

Arrival at the hotel in Furnas for our last night on this island of the most varied shades of green!

Departure

At the appointed time the shuttle transfer to the airport awaits us.

The island will surely be missed!

Have a nice return trip!

You can also extend your stay on the island or visit the other islands: Pico, Flores, Corvo, São Jorge, Graciosa, Faial, and Santa Maria.

This itinerary can be adapted according to the the group' s performance level.

The company reserves the right to make small changes to schedules, itineraries, hotels, etc., should the need arise, for any reason.

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