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Azores
Azores Adventures
8 DAYS HOTELS THERMAL POOLS, VOLCANOES, WHALES & DOLPHINS
Amazing geothermal activity
dramatic caves
FACTFILE
Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Ponta Delgada (Sao Miguel). 2 to 4 On Sao Miguel: Full day excursion to Furnas and Fogo Lakes and full day boat trip (inc. lunch) in search of whales and dolphins. 5 Fly Terceira, free afternoon to relax. 6 & 7 On Terceira half day excursion to Algar do Carvao: free time for optional walks and lava pools. 8 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 7nts hotel; 7 breakfasts included. See p83. Swimming: Both hotels have indoor and outdoor pools. Mode of Travel: Boat/Bus/Taxis/On foot. Comment: Weather permitting, there is a good chance of seeing dolphins and whales, however, mother nature as it is, there are no guarantees of sightings. Our itinerary is deliberately left flexible to take best possible advantage of favourable weather conditions for the dolphin and whale watching trip. We regret that we are unable to offer refunds for any unused services. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Leader, driver(s) plus boat crew. Group Size: Approx. 12 to 16. Minimum Age: 5 years.
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DATES & PRICES IN £
8 Days from London 2008 Sat to Sat Flight Incl Adult Child* 26 Jul-02 Aug 1025 889 02 Aug-09 Aug 1025 889 09 Aug-16 Aug 1025 889 16 Aug-23 Aug 1025 889 23 Aug-30 Aug 1025 889 2009 Sat to Sat Flight Incl Adult Child* 25 Jul-01 Aug 1049 915 01 Aug-08 Aug 1049 915 08 Aug-15 Aug 1049 915 15 Aug-22 Aug 1049 915 22 Aug-29 Aug 1049 915
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Land Only Adult Child* 665 599 665 599 665 599 665 599 665 599 Land Only Adult Child* 675 609 675 609 675 609 675 609 675 609
Bathed in the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, the archipelago of the Azores rise up from around the mid Atlantic ridge to form a string of volcanic isles full of natural wonders. Portuguese and Spanish galleons first used these islands as a safe haven from pirates on their journeys to and from the Americas. We will spend our time on two islands, Sao Miguel and Terceira. They offer wonderful opportunities for discovery on foot to appreciate these diverse volcanic landscapes, colourful flora and amazing geothermal areas. The Azores have a healthy population of dolphins and whales who have made the clear, blue, fish-rich waters around the Azores their home. We stay in the well-located Sao Miguel Park Hotel in Ponta Delgada and the four-star Hotel do Caracol on Terceira, both of which have indoor and outdoor pools. DOLPHIN & WHALE SEARCH
For the first half of the week we base ourselves in Ponta Delgada, the charming capital of the Azores. Renowned for its dramatic volcanic scenery we enjoy a visit to the Lagoa de Furnas (a volcano crater) and the Terra Nostra Gardens where we have the opportunity to try the
Biscoitos Optional visit Algar do Carvao Caves
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local 'Cozido' lunch cooked by the geothermal properties of the earth. Weather permitting, on one of our days here we will go in search of dolphins and whales that feed in the rich waters around these stunning islands. We will also have plenty of free time to explore our beautiful surroundings, relax on the
beach or you could choose to take to the water again to search for more whales and dolphins!
Land Only tour: 8 days - start Ponta Delgada day 1 (Sat), end Angra day 8 (Sat) * Aged 5-11 years on date of departure. These are guide prices, see p86 for details. T Teenage departures; age 11 and over.
Flight Details: Outbound flight to Ponta Delgada via Lisbon with TAP (Air Portugal) from London Heathrow and return via Lisbon from Terceira, flight time approx. 6 hours each way. Note: flight details may change - see p.80 for information.
EXPLORING CAVES
A short flight will take us to the island of Terceira, with a gentle terrain of forested hills, red tiled villages and fertile farmland. Reminders of its more violent volcanic past are never far away however, none more so than at the remarkable Algar do Carvao. Here we explore subterranean caves reminiscent of scenes from Lord of the Rings! The rest of our time here will be left free for further explorations of this fascinating isle and the attractive town of Angra itself. We would recommend a great walk in the north of the island to Biscoitos, meaning 'biscuits', that perfectly describes the rough lava landscape. Natural pools have formed amongst the rocks where the sea crashes in a favourite spot for an exhilarating swim.
Lajes Airport
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A T L A N T I C O C E A N Lagoa Azul
Terceira Atlantic Sao Miguel O c e a n
AZORES PORTUGAL SPAIN
km 0 1000
ANGRA
T E R C E I R A
S A O
M I G U E L
Pico da Vara 1103m Gorreana
Sete Cidades Optional visit
AZORES
(PORTUGAL)
km 0 15
Faja de Baixo Airport
Lagoa do Fogo
Furnas Terra Nostra Park
Lagoa das Furnas
Ribeira Quente Fishing village
PONTA DELGADA
Optional swimming with dolphins Whale watching excursion
For essential information about our tours see pages 83-91
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