Azores holiday, tailor made

Description of Azores holiday, tailor made

There is no single right way to experience the Azores. Some travellers come almost entirely for the whales, others want volcanic landscapes and walking trails, while some are happiest combining wildlife with local food, culture, active experiences and plenty of time to explore independently.

Our tailor-made holidays are designed around those differences.

Rather than starting with a fixed itinerary, we begin with what matters most to you: the time of year you want to travel, the islands you would like to explore, the pace you prefer and the experiences you are most interested in. From there, we can create an itinerary that brings those elements together without filling every day simply for the sake of it.

Whale and dolphin watching can be at the heart of your holiday or just one part of it. Depending on the season and island, we can include repeated wildlife trips, more specialist marine experiences and opportunities to learn about the research taking place around the Azores.

On land, your holiday might take you through São Miguel’s geothermal landscapes, crater lakes and forests; along guided walking trails; onto the water by kayak; or into more active experiences such as canyoning, coasteering, surfing and cycling.

We can also introduce a different side of island life through food and cultural experiences. Explore Ponta Delgada with a local guide, discover Azorean farming traditions, visit local producers, learn about beekeeping, enjoy farm-to-table dining or simply build in time to find your own favourite restaurants and places.

Accommodation can be chosen to suit the character of your trip, from comfortable centrally located hotels to smaller boutique properties, self-contained stays and special locations surrounded by gardens or volcanic landscapes. We can also arrange car hire, transfers and guided touring according to how independently you would like to travel.

Your itinerary might focus entirely on São Miguel, combine two or more islands, or simply add a few carefully chosen experiences around a slower-paced stay. If you already like one of our set holidays but want to change its length, accommodation, activities or overall balance, we can use that as a starting point too.

The sample itinerary below is designed purely to show what is possible. Your own holiday could look completely different.

IMPORTANT NOTE: International flights are not included. Direct UK flight options to the Azores are more limited for 2027 than in previous years, so we strongly recommend checking suitable flights before confirming your dates. Indirect routes via mainland Portugal can work very well, and we can also put you in touch with our flight-agent partner.

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