Our Azores holidays & tours
Responsible Travel's holidays in the Azores are built on local expertise and passion for protecting this incredible archipelago. Each one of our fantastic Azores holidays supports communities and local conservation initiatives.
Our family-friendly whale watching holidays in the Azores are among the most ethical and successful in the world. Huge numbers of whales, including the majestic blue whale, visit the deep, nutrient-rich waters off this Portuguese archipelago. Our expert boat crews explain whale behaviours while tracking sightings for conservation projects.
Join our island-hopping trip and we will guide you as you trek volcanic landscapes, sample the renowned wines of Pico while supporting local vineyards, or try activities like coasteering and canyoning, knowing that our experienced guides work closely with the Azorean Ocean Department to keep rivers and coasts clean.
Our family-friendly whale watching holidays in the Azores are among the most ethical and successful in the world. Huge numbers of whales, including the majestic blue whale, visit the deep, nutrient-rich waters off this Portuguese archipelago. Our expert boat crews explain whale behaviours while tracking sightings for conservation projects.
Join our island-hopping trip and we will guide you as you trek volcanic landscapes, sample the renowned wines of Pico while supporting local vineyards, or try activities like coasteering and canyoning, knowing that our experienced guides work closely with the Azorean Ocean Department to keep rivers and coasts clean.
Our top Azores holidays
Whale watching in the Azores
From
£995 to £1135
8 days
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Classic whale watching trip in the Azores archipelago
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Azores volcano hiking holiday
From
€1119 to €1490
9 days
ex flights
Discover the active volcanoes of Sao Miguel island
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Blue whale watching in the Azores, Pico Island
From
£1695
9 days
ex flights
Best time to see Blue Whales on Pico, Azores
Small group2027: 1 May
Blue Whale Discovery Holiday, Azores
From
£995 to £1195
8 days
ex flights
Come see Blue Whales in the Azores
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Whale conservation holiday in the Azores
From
£695 to £4195
7 days
ex flights
Help assist in integral whale and dolphin conservation
Small group2027: 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul
Adventure holiday week in the Azores
From
£869 to £1305
8 days
ex flights
Sao Miguel Island The playground for your next adventure
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Hiking holiday in the Azores with thermal hotsprings
From
£935 to £1180
8 days
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Low season hiking around the Green Island
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Blue Whale tour in the Azores
From
£1775
8 days
ex flights
Visit the Azores at the best time to see Blue Whales
Small group2027: 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May
Azores tour, island explorer
From
£995 to £1295
8 days
ex flights
Dolphins, whales and explore fiery volcanic islands
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About our Azores holidays
The Azores for families
At the heart of our family holidays in the Azores are the incredible boat trips to see whales and dolphins. Skippered by experts in ocean life, these trips are truly collaborative – the sightings, and photos you take, help to build a greater understanding of this unique marine environment. On land, our experienced guides plan fun hiking and mountain bike routes that are mindful of the volcanic landscape, complete with dips in geothermal hot springs or forest pools.
Swimming with dolphins
Admiring dolphins from the boat is one thing; actually being in the water alongside them is a different experience altogether. Our swimming with dolphins holidays are wild encounters, accompanied by our experienced guides who will provide training to ensure that both animal and human have the best possible time. The best time to swim with dolphins in the Azores is between May and September, when the sea is warmer and calmer, although you will still need a wetsuit. Large pods of common dolphins congregate here, as well as bottlenose, Risso’s and striped dolphins.
A feeding ground for blue whales
Responsible Travel’s whale watching holidays in the Azores have high viewing success rates. Skippers – experts in marine life as well as minimising their impact on the whales – are guided by spotters in the vigia towers that stud the islands’ coasts. The Azores are one of the best places in the world for whale watching, and between April and June large numbers of baleen whales, including huge blue whales, can be seen in these deep, dark waters rich in krill and plankton. Our whale watching tours by boat have helped replace the historic, bloody whaling industry that was once the major economy in the Azores.
Tours & holidays in the Azores
Our wildlife holidays in the Azores are all about cetaceans. This remote Portuguese archipelago is surrounded by waters of such depth and nutrients that whales and dolphins are in their element, thankfully now protected rather than hunted largely due to the growth of sustainable tourism. We recommend exploring the islands if you can. Vineyards, hot springs, crater lakes, hills hazy with hydrangeas and smoky volcanic fumaroles are all part of the attraction. Our active adventure holidays feature a mix of whale and dolphin watching and hikes, along with mountain biking, kayaking and canyoning that puts preservation of the Azores first and foremost.
Our Azores holidays reviews
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Amy Gulliver-Terry19 Aug 2026
5 stars! No complaints. A magical trip and memories we will cherish. All the whale and dolphin watching trips. We saw 3 or 4 different types on each trip. It was magical!read more
Sarah Milne Das19 Aug 2026
The whale and dolphin watching trips. Fantastic. 5 stars.read more
Carole Asker14 Aug 2026
Fantastic experiences. Whale and dolphin watching, kayaking across the lakes, bathing in the hot springs, chances to make memories as a family. An amazing trip for us as a family with the chance to experience things that my children really wanted to do. We loved it and would definitely return.read more
Teresa King07 Aug 2026
The whole holiday was wonderful - its difficult to chose! We particularly enjoyed the off-road land rover safari up onto the caldera rim at Sete Cicades, followed by cycling around and kayaking on the lake below. The buffet lunch of local dishes included that day was excellent too. Equally, the second of our two whale and dolphin watching trips was fabulous - we had multiple whale sightings and then encountered the largest gathering of dolphins we had ever seen. They seemed to be 'playing' with...read more
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