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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.
LODGING & MEALS
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Showing Lodging & Meals For:
Aug 25, 2025 - Sep 03, 2025
Sep 08, 2025 - Sep 17, 2025
Sep 22, 2025 - Oct 01, 2025
Sep 30, 2025 - Oct 09, 2025
Oct 15, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025
Oct 29, 2025 - Nov 07, 2025
Feb 17, 2026 - Feb 27, 2026
Mar 10, 2026 - Mar 20, 2026
Mar 31, 2026 - Apr 10, 2026
Apr 14, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026
May 05, 2026 - May 15, 2026
May 19, 2026 - May 29, 2026
Jun 10, 2026 - Jun 20, 2026
Aug 25, 2026 - Sep 04, 2026
Sep 22, 2026 - Oct 02, 2026
Sep 29, 2026 - Oct 09, 2026
Oct 06, 2026 - Oct 16, 2026
Nov 03, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026
Nov 17, 2026 - Nov 27, 2026
Lodging and meal options may differ by date. Select a date to see the information specific to that date.
What You'll Eat
10
Breakfasts
8
Lunches
6
Dinners
Total:
24 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance:
Low Salt, Vegetarian
Where You'll Stay
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Angra do Heroísmo
Torel Terra Brava, a five-star boutique hotel, nestled in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Angra do Heroísmo. Located in the historical center, 5 minutes from the main square.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
The Hotel Marina Atlântico in the center of town in Ponta Delgada, modern architecture style embodies a ship, with high masts, resting on the shore. Directly on the seafront, across the seaport, with ample views of the Marina promenade with shops & restaurants just across the road, the hotel is considered a reference in São Miguel Island, with its luminous and modern nautical motif decor, inviting you to an enjoyable stay.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Furnas
Located in the heart of Furnas, with extensive landscaped unique Botanical gardens and Thermal resort.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Angra do Heroísmo
Torel Terra Brava, a five-star boutique hotel, nestled in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Angra do Heroísmo. Located in the historical center, 5 minutes from the main square.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
The Hotel Marina Atlântico in the center of town in Ponta Delgada, modern architecture style embodies a ship, with high masts, resting on the shore. Directly on the seafront, across the seaport, with ample views of the Marina promenade with shops & restaurants just across the road, the hotel is considered a reference in São Miguel Island, with its luminous and modern nautical motif decor, inviting you to an enjoyable stay.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Furnas
Located in the heart of Furnas, with extensive landscaped unique Botanical gardens and Thermal resort.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Angra do Heroísmo
Torel Terra Brava, a five-star boutique hotel, nestled in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Angra do Heroísmo. Located in the historical center, 5 minutes from the main square.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
The Hotel Marina Atlântico in the center of town in Ponta Delgada, modern architecture style embodies a ship, with high masts, resting on the shore. Directly on the seafront, across the seaport, with ample views of the Marina promenade with shops & restaurants just across the road, the hotel is considered a reference in São Miguel Island, with its luminous and modern nautical motif decor, inviting you to an enjoyable stay.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Furnas
Located in the heart of Furnas, with extensive landscaped unique Botanical gardens and Thermal resort.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Angra do Heroísmo
Torel Terra Brava, a five-star boutique hotel, nestled in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Angra do Heroísmo. Located in the historical center, 5 minutes from the main square.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
The Hotel Marina Atlântico in the center of town in Ponta Delgada, modern architecture style embodies a ship, with high masts, resting on the shore. Directly on the seafront, across the seaport, with ample views of the Marina promenade with shops & restaurants just across the road, the hotel is considered a reference in São Miguel Island, with its luminous and modern nautical motif decor, inviting you to an enjoyable stay.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Furnas
Located in the heart of Furnas, with extensive landscaped unique Botanical gardens and Thermal resort.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Angra do Heroísmo
Torel Terra Brava, a five-star boutique hotel, nestled in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Angra do Heroísmo. Located in the historical center, 5 minutes from the main square.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
The Hotel Marina Atlântico in the center of town in Ponta Delgada, modern architecture style embodies a ship, with high masts, resting on the shore. Directly on the seafront, across the seaport, with ample views of the Marina promenade with shops & restaurants just across the road, the hotel is considered a reference in São Miguel Island, with its luminous and modern nautical motif decor, inviting you to an enjoyable stay.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Furnas
Located in the heart of Furnas, with extensive landscaped unique Botanical gardens and Thermal resort.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Angra do Heroísmo
Torel Terra Brava, a five-star boutique hotel, nestled in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Angra do Heroísmo. Located in the historical center, 5 minutes from the main square.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
The Hotel Marina Atlântico in the center of town in Ponta Delgada, modern architecture style embodies a ship, with high masts, resting on the shore. Directly on the seafront, across the seaport, with ample views of the Marina promenade with shops & restaurants just across the road, the hotel is considered a reference in São Miguel Island, with its luminous and modern nautical motif decor, inviting you to an enjoyable stay.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Furnas
Located in the heart of Furnas, with extensive landscaped unique Botanical gardens and Thermal resort.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Angra do Heroismo
Terceira Mar Hotel has an ideal location in Angra, on Terceira Island and is immersed in the landscape of Monte Brasil and the Atlantic Ocean.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
The Hotel Marina Atlântico in the center of town in Ponta Delgada, modern architecture style embodies a ship, with high masts, resting on the shore. Directly on the seafront, across the seaport, with ample views of the Marina promenade with shops & restaurants just across the road, the hotel is considered a reference in São Miguel Island, with its luminous and modern nautical motif decor, inviting you to an enjoyable stay.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Furnas
Located in the heart of Furnas, with extensive landscaped unique Botanical gardens and Thermal resort.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Angra do Heroismo
Terceira Mar Hotel has an ideal location in Angra, on Terceira Island and is immersed in the landscape of Monte Brasil and the Atlantic Ocean.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
The Hotel Marina Atlântico in the center of town in Ponta Delgada, modern architecture style embodies a ship, with high masts, resting on the shore. Directly on the seafront, across the seaport, with ample views of the Marina promenade with shops & restaurants just across the road, the hotel is considered a reference in São Miguel Island, with its luminous and modern nautical motif decor, inviting you to an enjoyable stay.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Furnas
Located in the heart of Furnas, with extensive landscaped unique Botanical gardens and Thermal resort.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Angra do Heroismo
Terceira Mar Hotel has an ideal location in Angra, on Terceira Island and is immersed in the landscape of Monte Brasil and the Atlantic Ocean.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
The Hotel Marina Atlântico in the center of town in Ponta Delgada, modern architecture style embodies a ship, with high masts, resting on the shore. Directly on the seafront, across the seaport, with ample views of the Marina promenade with shops & restaurants just across the road, the hotel is considered a reference in São Miguel Island, with its luminous and modern nautical motif decor, inviting you to an enjoyable stay.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Furnas
Located in the heart of Furnas, with extensive landscaped unique Botanical gardens and Thermal resort.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Angra do Heroismo
Terceira Mar Hotel has an ideal location in Angra, on Terceira Island and is immersed in the landscape of Monte Brasil and the Atlantic Ocean.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
The Hotel Marina Atlântico in the center of town in Ponta Delgada, modern architecture style embodies a ship, with high masts, resting on the shore. Directly on the seafront, across the seaport, with ample views of the Marina promenade with shops & restaurants just across the road, the hotel is considered a reference in São Miguel Island, with its luminous and modern nautical motif decor, inviting you to an enjoyable stay.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Furnas
Located in the heart of Furnas, with extensive landscaped unique Botanical gardens and Thermal resort.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Angra do Heroismo
Terceira Mar Hotel has an ideal location in Angra, on Terceira Island and is immersed in the landscape of Monte Brasil and the Atlantic Ocean.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
The Hotel Marina Atlântico in the center of town in Ponta Delgada, modern architecture style embodies a ship, with high masts, resting on the shore. Directly on the seafront, across the seaport, with ample views of the Marina promenade with shops & restaurants just across the road, the hotel is considered a reference in São Miguel Island, with its luminous and modern nautical motif decor, inviting you to an enjoyable stay.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Furnas
Located in the heart of Furnas, with extensive landscaped unique Botanical gardens and Thermal resort.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Angra do Heroismo
Terceira Mar Hotel has an ideal location in Angra, on Terceira Island and is immersed in the landscape of Monte Brasil and the Atlantic Ocean.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
The Hotel Marina Atlântico in the center of town in Ponta Delgada, modern architecture style embodies a ship, with high masts, resting on the shore. Directly on the seafront, across the seaport, with ample views of the Marina promenade with shops & restaurants just across the road, the hotel is considered a reference in São Miguel Island, with its luminous and modern nautical motif decor, inviting you to an enjoyable stay.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Furnas
Located in the heart of Furnas, with extensive landscaped unique Botanical gardens and Thermal resort.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Angra do Heroismo
Terceira Mar Hotel has an ideal location in Angra, on Terceira Island and is immersed in the landscape of Monte Brasil and the Atlantic Ocean.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
The Hotel Marina Atlântico in the center of town in Ponta Delgada, modern architecture style embodies a ship, with high masts, resting on the shore. Directly on the seafront, across the seaport, with ample views of the Marina promenade with shops & restaurants just across the road, the hotel is considered a reference in São Miguel Island, with its luminous and modern nautical motif decor, inviting you to an enjoyable stay.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Furnas
Located in the heart of Furnas, with extensive landscaped unique Botanical gardens and Thermal resort.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Angra do Heroismo
Terceira Mar Hotel has an ideal location in Angra, on Terceira Island and is immersed in the landscape of Monte Brasil and the Atlantic Ocean.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
The Hotel Marina Atlântico in the center of town in Ponta Delgada, modern architecture style embodies a ship, with high masts, resting on the shore. Directly on the seafront, across the seaport, with ample views of the Marina promenade with shops & restaurants just across the road, the hotel is considered a reference in São Miguel Island, with its luminous and modern nautical motif decor, inviting you to an enjoyable stay.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Furnas
Located in the heart of Furnas, with extensive landscaped unique Botanical gardens and Thermal resort.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Angra do Heroismo
Terceira Mar Hotel has an ideal location in Angra, on Terceira Island and is immersed in the landscape of Monte Brasil and the Atlantic Ocean.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
The Hotel Marina Atlântico in the center of town in Ponta Delgada, modern architecture style embodies a ship, with high masts, resting on the shore. Directly on the seafront, across the seaport, with ample views of the Marina promenade with shops & restaurants just across the road, the hotel is considered a reference in São Miguel Island, with its luminous and modern nautical motif decor, inviting you to an enjoyable stay.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Furnas
Located in the heart of Furnas, with extensive landscaped unique Botanical gardens and Thermal resort.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Angra do Heroismo
Terceira Mar Hotel has an ideal location in Angra, on Terceira Island and is immersed in the landscape of Monte Brasil and the Atlantic Ocean.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
The Hotel Marina Atlântico in the center of town in Ponta Delgada, modern architecture style embodies a ship, with high masts, resting on the shore. Directly on the seafront, across the seaport, with ample views of the Marina promenade with shops & restaurants just across the road, the hotel is considered a reference in São Miguel Island, with its luminous and modern nautical motif decor, inviting you to an enjoyable stay.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Furnas
Located in the heart of Furnas, with extensive landscaped unique Botanical gardens and Thermal resort.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Angra do Heroismo
Terceira Mar Hotel has an ideal location in Angra, on Terceira Island and is immersed in the landscape of Monte Brasil and the Atlantic Ocean.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
The Hotel Marina Atlântico in the center of town in Ponta Delgada, modern architecture style embodies a ship, with high masts, resting on the shore. Directly on the seafront, across the seaport, with ample views of the Marina promenade with shops & restaurants just across the road, the hotel is considered a reference in São Miguel Island, with its luminous and modern nautical motif decor, inviting you to an enjoyable stay.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Furnas
Located in the heart of Furnas, with extensive landscaped unique Botanical gardens and Thermal resort.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Angra do Heroismo
Terceira Mar Hotel has an ideal location in Angra, on Terceira Island and is immersed in the landscape of Monte Brasil and the Atlantic Ocean.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
The Hotel Marina Atlântico in the center of town in Ponta Delgada, modern architecture style embodies a ship, with high masts, resting on the shore. Directly on the seafront, across the seaport, with ample views of the Marina promenade with shops & restaurants just across the road, the hotel is considered a reference in São Miguel Island, with its luminous and modern nautical motif decor, inviting you to an enjoyable stay.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Furnas
Located in the heart of Furnas, with extensive landscaped unique Botanical gardens and Thermal resort.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Angra do Heroismo
Terceira Mar Hotel has an ideal location in Angra, on Terceira Island and is immersed in the landscape of Monte Brasil and the Atlantic Ocean.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
The Hotel Marina Atlântico in the center of town in Ponta Delgada, modern architecture style embodies a ship, with high masts, resting on the shore. Directly on the seafront, across the seaport, with ample views of the Marina promenade with shops & restaurants just across the road, the hotel is considered a reference in São Miguel Island, with its luminous and modern nautical motif decor, inviting you to an enjoyable stay.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Furnas
Located in the heart of Furnas, with extensive landscaped unique Botanical gardens and Thermal resort.
Travel Information, Transportation Details & Required Documents
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Aug 25 - Sep 3, 2025
Sep 8 - Sep 17, 2025
Sep 22 - Oct 1, 2025
Sep 30 - Oct 9, 2025
Oct 15 - Oct 24, 2025
Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2025
Feb 17 - Feb 27, 2026
Mar 10 - Mar 20, 2026
Mar 31 - Apr 10, 2026
Apr 14 - Apr 24, 2026
May 5 - May 15, 2026
May 19 - May 29, 2026
Jun 10 - Jun 20, 2026
Aug 25 - Sep 4, 2026
Sep 22 - Oct 2, 2026
Sep 29 - Oct 9, 2026
Oct 6 - Oct 16, 2026
Nov 3 - Nov 13, 2026
Nov 17 - Nov 27, 2026
Documents
Personal Information and Preferences
After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.
Passport
A passport is required for this program. It must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date.
This information about travel documents pertains to participants holding U.S. passports. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.
Visas
United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.
Traveling by Air
Plane
If Road Scholar is arranging your air travel to and from the program, and you travel on the scheduled start and end dates, you’ll receive free round-trip transfers from the airport to the hotel.
Arrival day is on November 18, 2026
Meet the group at Terceira Mar Hotel in Angra do Heroismo
Start of Trip: 3:00p.m. Day 2 - Orientation and check-in
Getting to the site: For participants making their own arrangements, the easiest way to get to your program hotel is by taxi. Terceira Airport is about 14 miles (22 minutes) from Angra do Heroismo. Angra do Heroismo is a small town with few taxis, to avoid waiting at the airport, we recommend you to pre-book your taxi in advance by contacting info@ studyjourneys.com All participants who purchase their flights through Road Scholar Travel Services will get arrival and departure transfers as long as the travel dates do not deviate from the official program dates
Your trip ends on: Friday, November 27, 2026 in Furnas -Sao Miguel at Terra Nostra Garden Hotel
End of Trip: After Breakfast, hotel check-out.11:00am
Getting to the airport: For participants making their own arrangements, the easiest way to get to the airport from your last program hotel is by taxi. Your last hotel at Furnas vilage your last site is about 30 miles (50 minutes) from Ponta Delgada airport. All participants who purchase their flights through Road Scholar Travel Services will get arrival and departure transfers as long as the travel dates do not deviate from the official program dates. If you require an indeoendent transfer we recommend you to pre-book your taxi in advance by contacting info@ studyjourneys.com
Information if you are purchasing your own airfare: Participants who have not purchased airfare through Road Scholar are responsible for making their own transfer arrangements to the first site at the beginning of the program, as well as from the last site at the end of the program. The Information Packet Road Scholar sends in advance of the program includes details needed to make your transfer arrangements. If you wish to purchase airfare through Road Scholar, please call (800) 241-1404. Please note: In the unlikely event Road Scholar must make changes to the program's arrival or departure details, we will notify all participants as soon as possible. Participants who have purchased Road Scholar airfare are protected against airline change fees; however, anyone who has not purchased Road Scholar airfare will be required to make their own adjustments and may incur fees imposed by the airline.
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