Azores Cycling
Azores Cycling
Azores Cycling
7 Days Starting and ending in Angra Do Heroismo
Visiting: Azores, Portugal
Tour operator:
Tour code:
C06AZ
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 16
Age range:
12-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTour Overview
Enjoy landscapes of dramatic lava coastline and natural pools, visit a volcano pit, a UNESCO World Heritage Town, and ride along lush green sceneries. Enjoy whale and dolphin watching.
Relax in one of the numerous natural bathing sites with warm water baths in tidal pools or the ocean and enjoy captivating pastel sunsets.
Admire the magnificent colourful contrasts of this volcanic island between ocean deep blue, lush green landscapes and black lava rocks.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Terceira Island At Angra Do Heroismo
Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Explore the oldest city in Azores, listed by UNESCO. The historic centre of Angra do Heroismo is a testimony to the kings and noblemen who passed by here, leaving behind some beautiful architecture in its network of streets and alleyways, and its churches, palaces, mansions, monuments, squares and gardens, which have been preserved until the present day.
Day 2 : At Angra Do Heroismo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cycle through the natural park to the Christmas cave, a lava tube created by flowing lava originated by the surrounding volcanoes, centuries ago. This cave is a wonder for its extensive, straight, long passages. The walls, ground and ceiling have different colours and shapes, transforming the cave into a mystic place.
Day 3 : Angra Do Heroismo - Serreta
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ride longing the beautiful coastline passing via quaint villages such as Sao Mateus, a fishing village and Santa Barbara, overlooked by the mountain, that offers the best views over Terceira island.
Day 4 : Serreta - Praia Da Vitoria
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cycle along the coast via Biscoitos, famous for its natural pools. Enjoy a swim within black lava rocks. Later, enjoy the visit at the Biscoitos Wine Museum which is in a winery that produces verdelho wine, characteristic of the Azores. Explore wine process and taste a sample of local produced wines that grow from the rich porous lava rock.
Day 5 : At Praia Da Vitoria
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day devoted to the visit of the Volcano pit including the cave Algar do Carvao, an old volcano and lava tube located in the centre of the island. This site offers a volcanic chimney that dazzles by its immensity space. From its arched roof hang remarkable silica stalactites. Then continue to Lagoa das Patas lake a perfect picnic spot surrounded by azaleas.
Day 6 : Praia Da Vitoria - Angra Do Heroismo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Follow the coast, to visit Porto Martins and Porto Judeu both offering beautiful natural pools. Along your way, observe the uninhabited Cabras Islet. Half a nautical mile from the south coast of Terceira Island, this islet is an excellent place for snorkelling. The Cave of the Sheep Islet, or the Cave of Stingrays, is located on the north slope of the islet, and it takes its name from the stingrays that can be observed swimming inside.
Day 7 : Leave Angra Do Heroismo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer from your hotel to the airport.
What's Included
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6 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of HHH and 3-star hotels
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All breakfasts
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Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
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Route directions and maps
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High Quality Bikes
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Luggage transfers between hotels
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GPS Route direction and maps
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Single accommodation (available on request)
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Visas or vaccinations
Food
In Azores, food lovers will appreciate delicious fish straight from the sea. Grilled or in soups, fish is cooked in a variety of ways. Make sure you taste tuna which, in these waters, has a pink hue and a soft flavour and texture, is slightly salty and is still caught by hook and line. The Azores have seafood that is not found anywhere else, such as limpets, barnacles and locust lobsters, a kind of tender and tasty lobster.
Accommodation
Your accommodation reflects the best of the Azores hospitality, ranging from boutique style hotels and a traditional villa. All prices are based on 2 persons sharing, so if there is an odd number of people travelling in your party or you are travelling alone, there will be a compulsory supplement for a single room for the tour duration.For a solo traveller there is an additional charge to cover transfer costs.
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Minimum 13 Years old people can go on this tour.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
comfortable
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No (available on request)
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
There are no specific health risks.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
No visa required for British passport holders. Please note in Italy it is compulsory to carry ID with you at all times.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
We are happy to assist with pre and post tour accommodation. Please enquire for detailed information.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
A compulsory single supplement will apply on this tour.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
This tour is self-guided; there is no tour leader.
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Are flights included in this tour?
International Flights are not included with this tour.
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Who is Exodus Travels?
At Exodus Travels, we've been exploring the world for nearly 50 years. From Walking and Trekking, Cultural and Cycling, Responsible Wildlife, to Polar and our new Premium Adventures, we are proud to offer award-winning small group and self-guided tours to 100+ countries worldwide.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Low Deposit
Exodus Adventure Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus adventure travels charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.