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Azores

Hiking the Azores: A Nature Lover’s Paradise

Program No. 23579RJ
Learn about the Azores’ island beauty as you join expert naturalists on hikes to the woodlands, thermal spring pools, caves and volcanic landscapes of Europe’s best-kept secret.

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DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Filling Fast!
Jun 3 - Jun 12, 2025
Starting at
5,699
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Itinerary Note

Algar do Carvão will be closed for 18 months starting November 2024 to allow for the construction of a new visitors center with improved facilities, access, and safety. During this period, your program will replace the visit to Algar do Carvão with two alternative field trips: a visit to a vineyard with a wine and product tasting, and an organic farm featuring the largest coffee plantation in the Azores, the only coffee-producing region in Europe.

Jun 10 - Jun 19, 2025
Starting at
5,699
Itinerary Note

Algar do Carvão will be closed for 18 months starting November 2024 to allow for the construction of a new visitors center with improved facilities, access, and safety. During this period, your program will replace the visit to Algar do Carvão with two alternative field trips: a visit to a vineyard with a wine and product tasting, and an organic farm featuring the largest coffee plantation in the Azores, the only coffee-producing region in Europe.

Jun 24 - Jul 3, 2025
Starting at
5,799
Itinerary Note

Algar do Carvão will be closed for 18 months starting November 2024 to allow for the construction of a new visitors center with improved facilities, access, and safety. During this period, your program will replace the visit to Algar do Carvão with two alternative field trips: a visit to a vineyard with a wine and product tasting, and an organic farm featuring the largest coffee plantation in the Azores, the only coffee-producing region in Europe.

Aug 25 - Sep 3, 2025
Starting at
5,799
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Itinerary Note

Algar do Carvão will be closed for 18 months starting November 2024 to allow for the construction of a new visitors center with improved facilities, access, and safety. During this period, your program will replace the visit to Algar do Carvão with two alternative field trips: a visit to a vineyard with a wine and product tasting, and an organic farm featuring the largest coffee plantation in the Azores, the only coffee-producing region in Europe.

Sep 8 - Sep 17, 2025
Starting at
5,449
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Itinerary Note

Algar do Carvão will be closed for 18 months starting November 2024 to allow for the construction of a new visitors center with improved facilities, access, and safety. During this period, your program will replace the visit to Algar do Carvão with two alternative field trips: a visit to a vineyard with a wine and product tasting, and an organic farm featuring the largest coffee plantation in the Azores, the only coffee-producing region in Europe.

Filling Fast!
Sep 22 - Oct 1, 2025
Starting at
5,449
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Itinerary Note

Algar do Carvão will be closed for 18 months starting November 2024 to allow for the construction of a new visitors center with improved facilities, access, and safety. During this period, your program will replace the visit to Algar do Carvão with two alternative field trips: a visit to a vineyard with a wine and product tasting, and an organic farm featuring the largest coffee plantation in the Azores, the only coffee-producing region in Europe.

Sep 30 - Oct 9, 2025
Starting at
5,249
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Itinerary Note

Algar do Carvão will be closed for 18 months starting November 2024 to allow for the construction of a new visitors center with improved facilities, access, and safety. During this period, your program will replace the visit to Algar do Carvão with two alternative field trips: a visit to a vineyard with a wine and product tasting, and an organic farm featuring the largest coffee plantation in the Azores, the only coffee-producing region in Europe.

Oct 15 - Oct 24, 2025
Starting at
5,249
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Itinerary Note

Algar do Carvão will be closed for 18 months starting November 2024 to allow for the construction of a new visitors center with improved facilities, access, and safety. During this period, your program will replace the visit to Algar do Carvão with two alternative field trips: a visit to a vineyard with a wine and product tasting, and an organic farm featuring the largest coffee plantation in the Azores, the only coffee-producing region in Europe.

Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2025
Starting at
4,799
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Itinerary Note

Algar do Carvão will be closed for 18 months starting November 2024 to allow for the construction of a new visitors center with improved facilities, access, and safety. During this period, your program will replace the visit to Algar do Carvão with two alternative field trips: a visit to a vineyard with a wine and product tasting, and an organic farm featuring the largest coffee plantation in the Azores, the only coffee-producing region in Europe.

Nov 11 - Nov 20, 2025
Starting at
4,799
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Itinerary Note

Algar do Carvão will be closed for 18 months starting November 2024 to allow for the construction of a new visitors center with improved facilities, access, and safety. During this period, your program will replace the visit to Algar do Carvão with two alternative field trips: a visit to a vineyard with a wine and product tasting, and an organic farm featuring the largest coffee plantation in the Azores, the only coffee-producing region in Europe.

Feb 17 - Feb 27, 2026
Starting at
5,399
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Mar 10 - Mar 20, 2026
Starting at
5,399
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Mar 31 - Apr 10, 2026
Starting at
5,899
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Apr 14 - Apr 24, 2026
Starting at
5,899
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

May 5 - May 15, 2026
Starting at
6,299
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

May 19 - May 29, 2026
Starting at
6,299
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Sep 29 - Oct 9, 2026
Starting at
5,899
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Oct 6 - Oct 16, 2026
Starting at
5,899
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Oct 20 - Oct 30, 2026
Starting at
5,899
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Nov 3 - Nov 13, 2026
Starting at
5,299
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Nov 17 - Nov 27, 2026
Starting at
5,299
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Filling Fast!
Jun 3 - Jun 12, 2025
Starting at
6,399
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Itinerary Note

Algar do Carvão will be closed for 18 months starting November 2024 to allow for the construction of a new visitors center with improved facilities, access, and safety. During this period, your program will replace the visit to Algar do Carvão with two alternative field trips: a visit to a vineyard with a wine and product tasting, and an organic farm featuring the largest coffee plantation in the Azores, the only coffee-producing region in Europe.

Filling Fast!
Jun 10 - Jun 19, 2025
Starting at
6,399
Itinerary Note

Algar do Carvão will be closed for 18 months starting November 2024 to allow for the construction of a new visitors center with improved facilities, access, and safety. During this period, your program will replace the visit to Algar do Carvão with two alternative field trips: a visit to a vineyard with a wine and product tasting, and an organic farm featuring the largest coffee plantation in the Azores, the only coffee-producing region in Europe.

Jun 24 - Jul 3, 2025
Starting at
6,489
Itinerary Note

Algar do Carvão will be closed for 18 months starting November 2024 to allow for the construction of a new visitors center with improved facilities, access, and safety. During this period, your program will replace the visit to Algar do Carvão with two alternative field trips: a visit to a vineyard with a wine and product tasting, and an organic farm featuring the largest coffee plantation in the Azores, the only coffee-producing region in Europe.

Filling Fast!
Aug 25 - Sep 3, 2025
Starting at
6,489
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Itinerary Note

Algar do Carvão will be closed for 18 months starting November 2024 to allow for the construction of a new visitors center with improved facilities, access, and safety. During this period, your program will replace the visit to Algar do Carvão with two alternative field trips: a visit to a vineyard with a wine and product tasting, and an organic farm featuring the largest coffee plantation in the Azores, the only coffee-producing region in Europe.

Sep 8 - Sep 17, 2025
Starting at
6,139
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Itinerary Note

Algar do Carvão will be closed for 18 months starting November 2024 to allow for the construction of a new visitors center with improved facilities, access, and safety. During this period, your program will replace the visit to Algar do Carvão with two alternative field trips: a visit to a vineyard with a wine and product tasting, and an organic farm featuring the largest coffee plantation in the Azores, the only coffee-producing region in Europe.

Filling Fast!
Sep 22 - Oct 1, 2025
Starting at
6,139
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Itinerary Note

Algar do Carvão will be closed for 18 months starting November 2024 to allow for the construction of a new visitors center with improved facilities, access, and safety. During this period, your program will replace the visit to Algar do Carvão with two alternative field trips: a visit to a vineyard with a wine and product tasting, and an organic farm featuring the largest coffee plantation in the Azores, the only coffee-producing region in Europe.

Filling Fast!
Sep 30 - Oct 9, 2025
Starting at
5,809
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Itinerary Note

Algar do Carvão will be closed for 18 months starting November 2024 to allow for the construction of a new visitors center with improved facilities, access, and safety. During this period, your program will replace the visit to Algar do Carvão with two alternative field trips: a visit to a vineyard with a wine and product tasting, and an organic farm featuring the largest coffee plantation in the Azores, the only coffee-producing region in Europe.

Oct 15 - Oct 24, 2025
Starting at
5,809
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Itinerary Note

Algar do Carvão will be closed for 18 months starting November 2024 to allow for the construction of a new visitors center with improved facilities, access, and safety. During this period, your program will replace the visit to Algar do Carvão with two alternative field trips: a visit to a vineyard with a wine and product tasting, and an organic farm featuring the largest coffee plantation in the Azores, the only coffee-producing region in Europe.

Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2025
Starting at
5,249
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Itinerary Note

Algar do Carvão will be closed for 18 months starting November 2024 to allow for the construction of a new visitors center with improved facilities, access, and safety. During this period, your program will replace the visit to Algar do Carvão with two alternative field trips: a visit to a vineyard with a wine and product tasting, and an organic farm featuring the largest coffee plantation in the Azores, the only coffee-producing region in Europe.

Nov 11 - Nov 20, 2025
Starting at
5,249
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Itinerary Note

Algar do Carvão will be closed for 18 months starting November 2024 to allow for the construction of a new visitors center with improved facilities, access, and safety. During this period, your program will replace the visit to Algar do Carvão with two alternative field trips: a visit to a vineyard with a wine and product tasting, and an organic farm featuring the largest coffee plantation in the Azores, the only coffee-producing region in Europe.

Feb 17 - Feb 27, 2026
Starting at
6,059
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Mar 10 - Mar 20, 2026
Starting at
6,059
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Mar 31 - Apr 10, 2026
Starting at
6,699
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Apr 14 - Apr 24, 2026
Starting at
6,699
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

May 5 - May 15, 2026
Starting at
7,149
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

May 19 - May 29, 2026
Starting at
7,149
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Sep 29 - Oct 9, 2026
Starting at
6,699
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Oct 6 - Oct 16, 2026
Starting at
6,699
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Oct 20 - Oct 30, 2026
Starting at
6,699
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Nov 3 - Nov 13, 2026
Starting at
5,839
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

Nov 17 - Nov 27, 2026
Starting at
5,839
Special Offer

We are pleased to offer this program with air included! Participation includes flights to and from the JFK airport. Road Scholar can assist with additional arrangements from your preferred airport, just ask for Custom Arrangements.

This date is available to book as a private experience for your group!





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