The Azores 5-Day Tours & Itineraries

Explore 5 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to the Azores.
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Split your time between the islands of São Miguel and Terceira
Map of Best of the Azores: São Miguel & Terceira - 5 Days
Best of the Azores: São Miguel & Terceira - 5 Days

This five-day itinerary combines two Azorean islands for a quick taste of the archipelago's landscapes and culture. Start on São Miguel with a tour of its natural highlights and a kayaking adventure on its famous lagoons. After exploring the hot springs and mud pits of the Furnas Valley, hop over to Terceira, a peaceful island known for its lush climate and sustainable agriculture. Here, you'll visit a working farm, try your hand at milking a cow, and sample local dishes and wines on a gastronomic tour.

Get behind the wheel and explore the incredible landscapes of São Miguel
Map of Azores Self-Drive Adventure: São Miguel Island - 5 Days
Azores Self-Drive Adventure: São Miguel Island - 5 Days

Choose your own adventure on this five-day road trip around the Azores' largest island. You'll have all of São Miguel at your fingertips as you get behind the wheel to seek out pineapple plantations, explore ancient lava tubes, and soak in the many hot springs that are scattered around the island. But it won't be all about driving. You'll also have the opportunity to go on a whale watching excursion, kayak within a volcanic caldera, or join an exhilarating canyoning tour.

Views from the Miradouro de Santa Iría on the Azorean island of São Miguel
Map of Off-the-Beaten-Path Azores: São Miguel & Pico Island - 5 Days
Off-the-Beaten-Path Azores: São Miguel & Pico Island - 5 Days

Go from whale watching to wine sipping on this five-day trip to the Azores. You'll experience the most visited island, São Miguel, alongside the smaller hidden gem of Pico. From interesting culinary experiences, like volcanic vineyards and geothermally cooked meals, to exhilarating excursions, like a Jeep tour and waterfall hike, this trip to the "Pearl of the Atlantic" strikes a perfect balance of adventure and culture.

Savor fresh shellfish, local wines, and artisan cheeses on this food-focused tour of the Azores
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Cuisine & Culture in the Azores - 5 Days

Explore the Azorean island of São Miguel through your taste buds on this five-day culinary adventure. Visit one of Europe's only tea plantations, get hands-on as you learn to whip up local dishes cooked with volcanic heat, and try the archipelago's tastiest offerings—from local wines to artisan cheeses and fresh seafood. In between memorable meals, hike along the rim of a crater, swim in hot springs by night, and witness smoking fumaroles and calderas in the geothermal Furnas Valley.

Venture into São Miguel's interior to discover lagoons and waterfalls
Map of Lisbon & Azores Highlights - 5 Days
Lisbon & Azores Highlights - 5 Days

Can't decide between the buzzing Portuguese capital or the lush forests and lagoons of the Azores? On this quick five-day trip, you'll experience the best of both worlds. Explore the heart of Lisbon both on your own and with a private guide before jetting off to the remote Atlantic archipelago, where you'll kayak through turquoise waters, soak in thermal hot springs, and seek out hidden waterfalls on the largest island of São Miguel.

Other durations: 5 days · 7 days · 10 days