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Azores: 8 days across three islands, green craters and the climb to Pico at 2,351 m
Ponta Delgada, Azzorre · Portogallo•8 days · 7 nights•Travel + trekking · 2,351 m
Experience
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DIFFICULT PLUS
Where?
Azzorre, Portogallo
On your own?
No problem
Points
+35
Overview
Is it for me?
Included & extras
Good to know
Itinerary
Flights
Packing
Coordinator
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Questions
WHY THIS TRIP
Azores: eight days of green craters, whales and the highest mountain in Portugal
Nine islands in the middle of the Atlantic, halfway between Europe and America. We start on São Miguel: the crater rim of Sete Cidades with its two lakes, one green and one blue, Lagoa do Fogo appearing after an hour of walking in the mist, and the fumaroles of Furnas, where lunch cooks underground for six hours.
Group chat before departure
Come alone, leave with new friends
Is this trip for me?
Five vibes, an effort level and a type of trip: so you can tell in ten seconds if it's for you.
Party & nightlife
Relax
Nature & adventure
Cities & culture
Monuments & history
Physical effort
Easy Plus
Type of trip
Active · Trekking · Isole
Group
Max 12
Accommodation
Guesthouse e appartamenti condivisi a Ponta Delgada, Madalena e Horta
Then we fly to Pico and climb to the roof of Portugal: 2,351 metres, 1,100 of ascent on volcanic rock, with the ocean all around and the other islands floating below. The next day we head out among sperm whales and dolphins, and finish on Faial, walking the ash desert of the Capelinhos volcano, the last to erupt in the archipelago.
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What's included
Overnight
Internal flights
Ferry
Transport for excursions (van or minibus)
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What's not included
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Flight from Italy
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Meals
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Airport transfers
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Anything not listed under «The price includes»
Good to know
Documents, accommodation, transport and the ground rules before you book.
Documents
REQUIRED
Le Azzorre sono Portogallo, Unione Europea: basta la carta d'identità valida per l'espatrio. Porta la Tessera Sanitaria Europea (TEAM).
Carta d'identità valida per l'espatrio
Tessera sanitaria (TEAM)
Carta di credito
Accommodation
Guesthouse e appartamenti condivisi: tre notti a Ponta Delgada, tre a Madalena sull'isola di Pico e una a Horta, a Faial, davanti alla marina più famosa dell'Atlantico.
Transport
Volo per Ponta Delgada non incluso: c'è il diretto da Milano Malpensa con Azores Airlines. Volo interno per Pico e traghetto Pico-Faial inclusi. Sulle isole ci si muove con i van del gruppo.
Weather and changes of plan
Clima atlantico: mite tutto l'anno, ma quattro stagioni in un giorno. Guscio impermeabile sempre nello zaino, strati e scarponi con buona suola: i sentieri sono spesso fangosi. Per il Pico serve anche un pile pesante, in cima fa freddo e tira vento.
Insurance
INCLUDED
Assicurazione infortuni, medico e bagaglio Guiddy inclusa nella quota.
Itinerary
Eight days, approximate schedule: the Coordinator may swap stops depending on the weather.
Trekking
4 days
Total elevation gain
2,500 m
Km on foot
41 km
Duration
8 days
Day 1 · Sat 12 Jun
RITROVO
Arrivo a Ponta Delgada
1 stop · from 17:00
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Meeting at the hotel in Ponta DelgadaMEETING POINT17:00
Arrival on the direct flight from Milan and group meet-up in Ponta Delgada. A walk through the black and white old town and a first dinner of fresh fish.
Included today: pernottamento · Not included: volo, cena
Day 2 · Sun 13 Jun
TREKKING
Sete Cidades: il cratere con due laghi
2 stops · from 09:00
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Day 3 · Mon 14 Jun
TREKKING
Lagoa do Fogo e le fumarole di Furnas
2 stops · from 08:30
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Day 4 · Tue 15 Jun
VOLO
Volo per Pico e i vigneti sulla lava
2 stops · from 10:00
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Day 5 · Wed 16 Jun
TREKKING
La salita al Pico, 2.351 metri
2 stops · from 06:00
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Day 6 · Thu 17 Jun
SLOW
Capodogli e delfini nel canale
2 stops · from 09:00
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Day 7 · Fri 18 Jun
TREKKING
Faial: il vulcano Capelinhos e la Caldeira
2 stops · from 08:00
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Day 8 · Sat 19 Jun
RIENTRO
Rientro da Ponta Delgada
1 stop · from 10:00
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Getting there: you choose the flight, we take care of the rest
The flight isn't included: that way everyone leaves from their own city at the best price. But you're not alone: below is the suggested group flight for Guidders, and those who take it travel together from the start.
8 days
from meeting point to return
circa 4 ore e 40 minuti
Milano Malpensa → diretto → Ponta Delgada (PDL)
30 days
before departure to cancel for free
Suggested group flight: Azores Airlines · Milano Malpensa 14:10 · via diretto · Ponta Delgada (PDL) 16:50 · return Ponta Delgada (PDL) - Milano Malpensa. Azores Airlines vola diretto da Malpensa: d'estate due volte a settimana (mercoledì e venerdì), d'inverno una. Orari da ricontrollare alla prenotazione: cambiano con la stagione. Il volo di gruppo lo pubblichiamo a partenza confermata.
HOW IT WORKS
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Book the departure
Today, just the €100 deposit. When the group reaches the minimum, we'll let you know in the chat.
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Book your flight
The suggested flight is above, but you can fly from any airport you like: book it once the group is confirmed.
3
See you at the hotel in Ponta Delgada
We meet at the hotel, where your Coordinator is waiting. From there on, they take care of everything.
What to pack
A trekking backpack as hand luggage + a duffel bag in the hold.
Backpack
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
K-way
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Light fleece
REQUIRED
Gloves
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Swimsuit
REQUIRED
Guiddy Experience
12 – 19 June 2027
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Questions?
Is the flight included? How do I book it?
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No, you book your own flight from any airport you like: we meet at the hotel where the trip starts. On this page you will find the suggested flight and a flight search already set to the departure dates.
Can I join on my own?
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How fit do I need to be?
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What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
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Until when can I cancel?
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€100 today, the rest 30 days before
✓A €100 deposit to hold your place: it's the only thing you pay today
✓Free cancellation up to 30 days before (for this departure: 12 May 2027, 23:59)
✓€971 balance charged automatically 30 days before departure
✓Minimum not reached? Deposit fully refunded, and you haven't bought the flight yet
Deposit and balance by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. The balance can also be paid in 3 interest-free instalments with Klarna.
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