Claim your place on this Azores trip to Terceira and São Miguel that turns curiosity into a tailor-made adventure. Choose dates, select your rental car, and connect with local guides who reveal hidden coves, crater lakes, and family-run farms. Book a whale watching morning with expert naturalists, reserve a canyoning slot for an adrenaline thrill, or slow down on volcanic trails at sunset for restorative peace.
We handle logistics while you set the pace and purpose. Ready to create an authentic Portugal trip? Share your travel priorities, and we will craft a personalized experience that brings these islands to life.
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Terceira | Explore Angra do Heroísmo, walk Monte Brasil | |
| Day 2 | Terceira tour | ||
| Day 3 | Circling Terceira's coast | ||
| Day 4 | From Terceira to São Miguel | ||
| Day 5 | West São Miguel and canoeing | ||
| Day 6 | Ponta Delgada to Ribeira Grande and back | ||
| Day 7 | South Coast of São Miguel and whale watching | Swim Caloura; visit Pópulo, Baixa d'Areia; dinghy snorkeling | |
| Day 8 | Full-day Furnas Valley exploration | Poça da Dona Beija evening thermal baths | |
| Day 9 | Eastern São Miguel highlights | Coastal viewpoints visit; relax in Furnas; soak in thermal pools | Relax at hotel; soak in Furnas thermal pools |
| Day 10 | Transfer to Ponta Delgada | Departure |
Welcome to the Azores trip to Terceira and São Miguel. Pick up your car at Terceira Airport and begin your tailor-made Portugal travel with a warm island welcome designed for curious travelers.
If time allows, explore Angra do Heroísmo, a UNESCO World Heritage town full of colorful streets and family-run cafés. Walk Monte Brasil for sweeping Atlantic views and a memorable introduction to Azorean landscapes and local life.
Discover the heart of Terceira in Angra do Heroísmo with a guided stroll through its historic streets, local cafés, and hidden viewpoints.
Visit Algar do Carvão, a dramatic volcanic chimney, gaze across patchwork fields from Serra do Cume, and explore the steaming Furnas do Enxofre for a sensory volcanic experience.
Drive the coast of Terceira at your own pace, stopping at seaside viewpoints, villages, and coastal trails. Plan 2 to 6 hours for a full loop and add short detours into the island's Natural Reserves to see lush interior landscapes.
Pack swimwear for the volcanic natural pools at Biscoitos, basalt formations known locally as cookies. Keep an eye out for colorful Impérios, tiny shrines used in the Holy Spirit celebrations held 50 days after Easter.
Tips from Mónica
Portugal Travel Expert
In Terceira, skip the main lookout at Monte Brasil and hike up from Alto da Memória for quieter trails and panoramic views over Angra. Afterward, grab a Kima da Maracujá at the marina kiosk and watch the boats drift in.
Head to Terceira’s airport to drop off your car and take a short flight to São Miguel, arriving in lush landscapes and dramatic coastal vistas. Shape your trip with the addition of thermal springs in Furnas, crater rim walks, tea plantation visits, and sunrise whale watching.
Local guides tailor private hikes, culinary tastings, and island transfers to create an authentic Azores trip to Terceira and São Miguel.
Explore São Miguel's dramatic west coast. Drive along the coast and into lagoon country to hike around Sete Cidades and its neighboring lagoons, then paddle a canoe along the rim to discover secluded shores and breathtaking panoramas.
The best time to visit Portugal for this part of the Azores is spring or early autumn, when the trails are quiet and the weather’s just right. End at Ponta da Ferraria, a volcanic sea pool warmed by hot springs.
Discover São Miguel's heart on a trip from Ponta Delgada to Ribeira Grande. Travel mountain roads to the Lagoa do Fogo viewpoint, soak in Caldeira Velha's warm geothermal pools, and stroll the Jardim do Paraíso beside Ribeira Grande's main church.
Relax on Areais de Santa Bárbara beach, tour Europe’s only permanent tea estates at Gorreana and Porto Formoso, and pause at viewpoints like Ponta do Cintrão and Santa Iria. This day blends dramatic scenery, soothing springs, and authentic island culture.
Start your day with a three-hour whale watching tour, searching for whales, dolphins, and other cetaceans among more than 20 species that make Azorean waters world-renowned. The boat experience offers wildlife, landscape, and photography moments.
If you’re planning a trip to Portugal and want a mix of marine life and island adventure, São Miguel delivers. In the afternoon, swim at Caloura, a bay framed by high cliffs, or visit nearby Pópulo and Baixa d'Areia.
Take a local dinghy from Vila Franca do Campo to Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo for superb snorkeling if the waters permit, then continue to the lush Furnas Valley for geothermal sights and cozy local cuisine.
Discover Furnas Valley, rich in volcanic features and dramatic scenery. Visit Furnas village to feel geothermal energy, watch fumaroles, and taste cozido das Furnas cooked in the earth at Furnas Lagoon.
Rent a bike to cycle the lagoon shores and soak in Terra Nostra garden's historic thermal pool. For evening relaxation, try Poça da Dona Beija's thermal baths. Optionally explore Lagoa do Congro, a hidden crater lagoon surrounded by lush vegetation, perfect for quiet nature moments.
Discover the pristine eastern side of São Miguel. Begin at Ribeira dos Caldeirões Park to admire waterfalls and choose an optional canyoning experience for a lively, local perspective.
Follow the cliffed coast to viewpoints at Ponta da Madrugada and Ponta do Sossego, then return to Furnas to relax in your hotel or soak in natural thermal pools.
Final morning of your Azores trip to Terceira and São Miguel. Savor a relaxed breakfast, take one last coastal stroll in Ponta Delgada, and enjoy panoramic views that reflect our authentic, tailor-made Portugal experiences.
Drive to Ponta Delgada's Airport, drop off your car, and board your flight home. We hope these personal moments stay with you, and we look forward to welcoming you on your next journey to Portugal.
