Vila Gale Collection S.Miguel

• Duration: half day • Time: 8.30am to 1pm\  • Departs daily • Operates April to October • Group experience Good to know — Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, and species of whale that may be spotted depends on the time of year.

• Duration: half day • Time: 8.30am to 1pm or 11.30am to 4pm • Departs daily • Operates April to October • Group experience Good to know — Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, and species of whale that may be spotted depends on the time of year. Guests need to be at Angra do Heroísmo Marina 30 minutes prior.

• Duration: full day • Departs daily • Operates April to October • Group experience Good to know — Lunch will be the famous Cozido das Furnas served at a local restaurant. Entrance fees are not included.

Later, visit verdant botanic gardens, Angra’s town hall and a historic grocery store that’s been passed through many generations of the same family. The final stop is the waterfront Pátio da Alfândega, the heart of maritime trade in the Azores during 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries. • Duration: half day • Time: 9am to midday • Departs Tuesday to Saturday • Operates April to October • Group experience Good to know — Entrance fees are not included. Blackout dates: 24, 25 and 31 Dec and 1 Jan.

Pass by Salga Bay, Ponta das Contendas and Mos Bay on the way to San Sebastião village, one of the island’s earliest settlements, and the town of Praia da Vitória. The next couple of stops are perhaps the most striking; the Serra do Cume Viewpoint has panoramic views over Terceira’s patchwork landscape of agricultural fields while the Algar do Carvao is a jaw-dropping walk-in volcanic vent. • Duration: full day • Time: 9am to 4pm • Departs daily • Operates April to October • Group experience Good to know — Entrance fees are not included. Blackout dates: 24, 25 and 31 Dec and 1 Jan.

• Duration: Half day • Departs: Thursdays • Timings: departs at 9am  • Operates: April-October • Group experience Good to know Return transfers are not included but can be arranged at an extra cost. Meals are not included. This hike has been classified as ‘easy’, with a distance of 4km and estimated time of 3.5 hours. Full terms and conditions are available upon request.

• Duration: full day • Time: 9am to 4.30pm • Departs on Saturdays • Operates April to October • Group experience

Enjoy a day of exceptional views, traditional village scenes and stunning landscapes on this exploration of the north-eastern reaches of Sao Miguel. The first stop is Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park, a magical world of emerald forest trails, vibrant flowers and beautiful waterfalls. Continue along the north coast, stopping at various viewpoints such as Miradouro da Ponta do Sossego and Miradouro da Ponta da Madrugada along the way. Return to the capital via the south coast and the town of Povoacao, the island’s first settlement. • Duration: full day • Departs daily • Operates April to October • Group experience

• Time: half day • Departs daily • Operates April to October • Group experience Good to know — Entrance fees are not included.

Your adventure into the heart of Sao Miguel begins at Pico da Barrosa, the island’s second highest peak. On a clear day, there are breathtaking views out over the Atlantic and down to Lagoa do Fogo, the flooded caldera of the island’s youngest volcano. Following the descent, head to Caldeira Velha with its hot spring pools and waterfalls (entrance fee not included). Before returning to Ponta Delgada, make a stop in the traditional town of Ribeira Grande which has a charming historic centre where narrow streets are lined by 17th and 18th-Century buildings. • Duration: half day • Departs daily • Operates April to October • Group experience Good to know — Entrance fees are not included.