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Azores: Hike and Explore a Cultural Paradise (#2514)

Date and Time

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - Thursday, May 8, 2025

Location

Portugal,
International,
Portugal

Registration

Registration is required for this activity. Please contact leader.

Overview

Join us for a 10-day adventure to hike, explore and experience the culture of this botanical Eden that rivals Hawaii in botanical diversity yet maintains an old world maritime culture. We will visit three islands, historic fishing villages, magnificent gardens, impressive volcanoes and hidden lakes. Songbirds, whales, and dolphins are common sights in this mid-Atlantic treasure. Delight in renowned Portuguese wines and authentic local dishes. These islands have so far escaped the onslaught of massive tourism. We will walk along narrow cobbled streets with red-roofed townhouses, ornate shutters, and wrought iron balconies. We´ll make visits to Sao Miguel, Pico and Faial Islands; staying in comfortable 3 and 4-star hotels throughout, all with pools. Transfers by private and public bus, taxis, inter-island air and ferry connections are all included. By participating on this tour, you are creating opportunities to enhance aspects of rural tourism to the Azores lesser traveled region praised for its authenticity. Bring your curiosity, your sense of adventure, and your camera!

AMC Trip Policy

Cost

Adult: $3,850 member / $3,950 non-member

Related Link(s):

2514 Prospectus

Click map for driving directions
Pico Island, Azores

Activities

Hiking
Cultural

Status

Full

Difficulty

Moderate

Audience

Adults (18+)


Leader




John is a 4 season day hike and trip leader for the AMC NH Chapter. He has completed the NH 48 in winter, the NE 67, and is working on the NE 111 and NE 67 in winter. John has led at AMC August Camp and has taught at the AMC NH Cardigan Lodge series. He has been hiking in over 50 of the US National Parks and Monuments. John has traveled to over 20 foreign countries, hiked the Machu Picchu trek in Peru, and some of the alpine areas in Europe. Contact John at 508.944.6650 or [email protected].