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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: EUR
- Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, French
- Climate: Oceanic
- Timezone: Atlantic/Azores
- Population: Approximately 245,000 people
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is May to October for pleasant weather.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, and many other countries do not require a visa for short stays in the Azores, as it is part of Portugal and the Schengen Area. US, UK, and EU citizens can enter visa-free for tourism up to 90 days. Other nationalities may require a Schengen visa. There is no visa on arrival; e-visas are available for some nationalities through Portugal’s system.
About Azores
The Azores are a stunning archipelago of nine volcanic islands located in the North Atlantic Ocean, belonging to Portugal. Known for their lush landscapes, dramatic volcanic craters, and vibrant marine life, the islands offer a unique blend of natural beauty and tranquility. Visitors are drawn to the Azores for their unspoiled nature, including geothermal hot springs, crater lakes, and verdant pastures. The islands are a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, with opportunities for hiking, whale watching, diving, and surfing. The Azores also boast charming towns with traditional Portuguese architecture and a rich cultural heritage. Their remote location ensures a peaceful escape from crowded tourist spots, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and those seeking adventure combined with relaxation. The mild oceanic climate allows for year-round visits, and the friendly locals add to the welcoming atmosphere. Whether exploring volcanic landscapes, tasting fresh seafood, or enjoying the serene ocean views, the Azores provide a memorable and distinctive travel experience.
Top Attractions
1. Sete Cidades - A breathtaking volcanic caldera with twin lakes surrounded by lush greenery, perfect for hiking and photography. 2. Furnas Valley - Famous for its geothermal hot springs, fumaroles, and traditional cozido stew cooked underground. 3. Pico Mountain - Portugal’s highest peak, offering challenging hikes and spectacular panoramic views. 4. Whale Watching Tours - The Azores are one of the best places in the world to see whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. 5. Terra Nostra Park - A botanical garden with a large thermal pool, ideal for relaxation amid exotic plants and flowers.
Popular Activities
Visitors can enjoy hiking through volcanic landscapes, whale and dolphin watching, diving in crystal-clear waters, surfing on Atlantic waves, and exploring local villages. Cultural experiences include visiting traditional festivals, tasting local cuisine, and exploring historical sites. Thermal baths and spa treatments are popular for relaxation. Birdwatching and fishing are also notable activities. The islands offer a mix of adventure and leisure suited to all types of travelers.
Azores Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Portugal
- Duration Range: Visitors can enjoy hiking through volcanic landscapes, whale and dolphin watching, diving in crystal-clear waters, surfing on Atlantic waves, and exploring local villages. Cultural experiences include visiting traditional festivals, tasting local cuisine, and exploring historical sites. Thermal baths and spa treatments are popular for relaxation. Birdwatching and fishing are also notable activities. The islands offer a mix of adventure and leisure suited to all types of travelers.
- Group Size: Small groups (up to 15 people)
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is May to October for pleasant weather. Pack layers and waterproof clothing due to variable weather. Respect local customs and nature, especially when hiking or visiting protected areas. Use euros for payments; credit cards are widely accepted but carry some cash for small vendors. Safety is high, but always follow guidelines for outdoor activities. Learn a few basic Portuguese phrases to enhance interactions with locals.
Average Tour Price: $95
Lowest Price Tour: $39
Highest Price Tour: $200
454 Available Tour Excursions in Azores
This is a private tour. You will enjoy everything at you own pace and this tour is costomizable by you! Water's are included to the tour.
Price: $177.58
Duration: 7-9 hours
An Unique Private Tour. Starts at 9 am and ends when you want. In this tour you have the opportunity to visit all the most beautiful scenery that this fantastic island has to offer. Start the adventure around the island in relaxed, comfortable and fun atmosphere with us where the most important for us is you. Discover beautiful green landscapes always with the presence of dormant volcanoes in the background and the beautiful clifs in cost lane. If you want to know more information about this tour, please contact us by email. Algar do Carvão and Gruta do Natal Will be closed from 20th of October 2024 till 2026, for renovation. NOT AVAILABLE FROM 20TH OF OCTOBER 2024 TO 2026 : You can also visit this 2 places that are open to public is volcano Algar do Carvão and Christmas Cave. This places are only open in Fall/winter on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. In summer every day is open. They are also closed on expecial occasions as Christmas days or special date.
Price: $224.94
Duration: 6-9 hours
We take our work very seriously to protect and enhance our precious mountain. For our activity to follow responsible actions, it is very important to respect the official trail. Our experienced and professional guides are Certified Pico Mountain Guides and belong to AGMA – Azores Mountain Guides Association. They will constantly monitor your well-being during the climb, observing your actions and communicating with you. Our groups are small and use high-quality materials to ensure you get the most out of this life experience. Cancellation Policy: After completing the reservation we will send you our Cancellation Policy. We can be flexible in different situations.
Price: $112.47
Duration: 8 hours
In this tour we get to visit the highlights of the Island with an incredible typical lunch included! From the best viewpoints on the Island, to vineyards and lava pools in the north, to the most incredible patchwork made with lava walls, to some of the most incredible volcanos on the island some of which have wild bulls and native forests. The tour itinerary is completely flexible in order to play around weather conditions and our visitors demands. This a Tour anyone can do, no matter your age or physical condition. For lunch we will take you along some of the island best restaurants so you can try some of the best Clay Pot Roast ever! We are also flexible with your diet, so let us know if there's something special you would like for that day. This tour is also a perfect match to: Mistérios Negros Full Day Hike Tour - Which allows you to visit the west side of the Island in detail. Algar do Carvão Express Half Day Tour - Which allows you to visit the island incredible caves.
Price: $106.55
Duration: 7-8 hours
The trip is made comfortably in jeeps suitably equipped for the purpose and able to take you to places you did not even imagine existed. we personalize your tour to your likes, we bring you to the most important look-out places, go off road to see some gorgeous sites, then we bring you to a beautiful location where you will have lunch in a relax atmosphere, you can walk around enjoying a glass of wine or beer if you like to, while we prepare your food, during lunch you always have wine or beer avaiable to you, after lunch we do some tasting of our local home made moonshines, then we continue seeing beautiful places in the Island where very few can bring you, you will get to see the Island on the outside and from the inside. we will bring you to as many places as possible to give you a very good idea of the Island of Terceira. On the wines and moonshines tour, we will bring you to see where the vines are gorown the old fashion way and why this local white wine "verdelho" is so unique.
Price: $164.56
Duration: 8 hours
Unique Tour, for people for you that love to be in the nature, adventurers and explorers. Terceira Island, as volcanic origin presenting their morphological diversity, maintaining some common geological traits. We wish to share these several beautiful caves (100%natural - difficult level) not open to the public. Because the caves it`s in the nature and some with small areas, and we need to cross some farm fields, we recommend: Hiking boots * Pants and Rain jacket God balance and flexibility Algar do Carvão Will be closed from 20th of October 2024 till 2026, for renovation. The only 2 places that are open to public is Volcano Algar do Carvão and Gruta do Natal. This places are only open Fall/winter on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. In summer every day is open, also closed on expecial occasions as Christmas days or special date. For children after 12 years old.
Price: $213.10
Duration: 6-8 hours
The full day tour takes about 7-8 hours and leads you to all points of interest of Faial. The Faial, everything in one day is perfect for visitors who want to know more about Faial, its history and its people. The tour leads you along the southern coast from Horta to the volcano of Capelinhos. At lunch time, we will have a rich picnic in one of the recreational parks of Faial. In the afternoon you will visit the Caldeira, see the lighthouse of Riberinha destroyed by an earthquake and then go to one of the best sandy beaches of the Azores.
Price: $147.99
Duration: 7-8 hours
On this tour you can test your skills and venture from the interior to the west side of Terceira Island! Here we visit from the inside out, we do a taste of cheeses and we cycle in the forest and by the sea.
Price: $69.85
Duration: 3-4 hours
Discover the island of Faial from one end to the other! With the full day tour, you get to know all the main sights of the island, and even get to choose a few extra stops of your choice! For example, you can visit a museum, as well as bathe in one of our wonderful beaches. If you want to know a little more about our nature, you can choose to visit more remote panoramic viewpoints! The duration is approximately 7-8 hours, and includes insurance, local guide, lunch and even snacks and drinks on board our vehicles... Don't waste time and book your tour now!
Price: $164.56
Duration: 8 hours
With this tour to the 7 cidades volcano, we will offer you a unique combination of amazing landscapes, natural beauty, local culture and relaxation, making them an attractive destination for visitors who want to experience something different and authentic. * The number of people and the itinerary can be customized upon request. Feel free to message me to discuss further.
Price: $92.34
Duration: 3 hours
Enjoy a unique tour and Explore beautiful landscapes, walk along the banks of lakes, meet local people and enjoy Azorean cuisine in a restaurant with a superb view.
Price: $118.39
Duration: 5 hours
Only eight places in the world produce volcanic wines. Just think of the romance that surrounds wines grown in soils born of molten earth and ash. Volcanic soils account for only 1 percent of the world’s surface but contribute a much larger percentage of the world’s great vineyards. Volcanic wines have captivated adventurous wine lovers looking to shock their palates with something different. This is a micro-production wine from the volcanic Azores islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is grown in volcanic basalt at sea level, less than 50m from the Atlantic. This terroir and the blend of varieties imbue this wine with incredible minerality and purity, as well as unmistakable stony flavours, salinity, and a savoury character, minerality and volcanic wines walk hand-in-hand. Volcanic wine regions are home to some of the most intriguing and characterful wines in the world. Azores, the place where the stone became wine.
Price: $130.23
Duration: 5 hours
This is definitely the best way to see as much as possible of São Miguel in a day. The way to go on your short stay, or if you want a throughout introduction to the island before exploring it on your own. To make the experience comfortable and minimize spending hours driving, you can choose to cover the West (Sete Cidades, Mosteiros, Ferraria hot springs) and Center of the Island (Lagoa do Fogo, Vila Franca, Ribeira Grande, Tea and Pineapple plantations; etc.); or the East (all of Furnas area, Ribeira dos Caldeirões waterfalls) and the Center. You will cover a lot of beautiful roads and views along the way - lush green fields, cows, flowers, ocean and cliffs, and plenty of stops to enjoy them. Bathing on hot springs or stopping for lunch is possible although expenses are not included, and please note these activities take about 1h30 of the itinerary. We can take up to 4 participants but please note we drive a 5 seat vehicle.
Price: $185.87
Duration: 7-8 hours
Take this unique opportunity to discover the azorean cuisine. Experience the best food in Azores on this full day gastronomy and wine tour through Pico island, the main island of the Azores wines. Delight yourself whit an unique and delicious food and wine, while learning about the local traditions, culture and gastronomy, through an amazing landscape, world heritage since 2004. Have a taste of the Azores and...expect the unexpected! Min. 2 people for Tour
Price: $224.94
Duration: 8 hours
Aboard our comfortable and luxurious 4x4 Ford Raptor truck, we will take you to the highest points of the mountains that surround the Crater of Sete Cidades with maximum comfort and safety. There, you will have breathtaking views over the lagoons and dormant volcanoes (if the weather is good). Our guides will always be happy to answer your questions about the island and show you the most fantastic places, some of them, only accessible with all-terrain vehicles.
Price: $88.79
Duration: 3-4 hours
Private tour and the time to end depends on you, no rush at all! This tour is perfect for you that want to feel the nature in one full day! Make two trails in one day! In the easy way! know all the trails in this fantastic island has to offer and discover more trails create by us. Come with us and see beautiful hiking trails in our unique landscapes. Choose the trails that fits best on you. Always surrounded by green, volcanic and ocean scenery with beautiful cliffs. If you want to know more information about this tour, please contact us by email.
Price: $177.58
Duration: 8 hours
Embark with us on a journey through Terceira Island, highlighting the most beautiful views, villages and volcanos! See the island through our eyes, unveil the culture, history and grandeur of our island, while involving yourself in all of what nature has to give!
Price: $71.03
Duration: 8 hours
Discover the Magic of the Seven Cities and Fire Lagoon - Exclusive Tour in São Miguel, Azores Explore the stunning landscapes of São Miguel with comfort and style on our exclusive tour of the iconic Lagoas of the Seven Cities and Lagoon of Fire. Our air-conditioned wagon, with capacity for up to 6 passengers (4 adults + 2 children), ensures an intimate and unforgettable experience. Local Guides: Our guides are passionate about the Azores and share local knowledge and fascinating stories, enriching your visit. Delgada Includes: Transportation in air-conditioned van, snacks and drinks, local guide Book now and discover the beauty of São Miguel! Come and marvel at the stunning landscapes of the sights of this area and create unforgettable memories with our exclusive tour. Reserve your seat and prepare for a unique adventure in the Azores!
Price: $97.08
Duration: 5 hours
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Azorean cuisine is rich in fresh seafood, dairy products, and locally grown vegetables. Signature dishes include cozido das Furnas, a stew slow-cooked using volcanic heat, limpets (lapas), fresh tuna, and cheeses like São Jorge. The islands are known for their pineapples and passion fruit as well. Dining customs are relaxed and friendly, often centered around family-style meals. Noteworthy restaurants include Associação Agrícola in São Miguel for traditional dishes and Tasca in Pico for fresh seafood.
Getting Around
The Azores are accessible by flights from mainland Portugal and some European cities, landing mainly at Ponta Delgada on São Miguel Island. Inter-island travel is possible by regional flights or ferries. Local transportation includes buses and taxis, but these are limited outside main towns. Renting a car is the most convenient way to explore the islands. Costs for taxis and buses are moderate, but car rental offers more flexibility.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is May to October for pleasant weather. Pack layers and waterproof clothing due to variable weather. Respect local customs and nature, especially when hiking or visiting protected areas. Use euros for payments; credit cards are widely accepted but carry some cash for small vendors. Safety is high, but always follow guidelines for outdoor activities. Learn a few basic Portuguese phrases to enhance interactions with locals.
Culture & Customs
The Azores have a strong Portuguese cultural identity with a focus on family, religion, and community. Festivals such as the Holy Spirit Festivals (Festas do Espírito Santo) are important local events featuring processions, music, and communal meals. Politeness and hospitality are valued; greetings with a handshake or a kiss on the cheek are common. Visitors should respect local traditions and dress modestly when visiting religious sites. The pace of life is relaxed, reflecting the islands’ tranquil environment.
