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Azores II: Hike and Explore a Cultural Paradise (#2525)

Date and Time

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - Sunday, October 5, 2025

Location

Azores, 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):

2525 prospectus

Click map for driving directions
Mount Pico

Activities

Hiking
Cultural

Status

Open

Difficulty

Moderate

Audience

Adults (18+)


Leader




Samir Patel first became a member of AMC in 1992. He has led Adventure Travel trips to New Zealand, Switzerland, Nepal, the Dolomites in Italy, Ireland, Alaska, Canadian Rockies, and various national parks in the US. He has traveled to many parts of the world with the AMC Adventure Travel Program including Japan and Mexico. He is certified in Wilderness First Aid and CPR. Samir can be reached at 978-270-0714 or [email protected].