Explore and Photograph the "Hawaii of Europe"!

The Azores are an incredible destination for photography and nature just under 5 hours from Boston. Explore azure blue lakes, tropical forests, hot springs and more across 2 islands.

Tour Highlights

Sao Miguel

• 🌋Sete Cidades – Panoramic views of the twin blue and green lakes in a volcanic caldera.

• 🏞️ Lagoa do Fogo – Photograph this pristine crater lake surrounded by lush mountains.

• 💧 Furnas Valley – Hot springs, bubbling mud pools, and the famous Cozido stew cooked underground.

• 🌿 Terra Nostra Park – Botanical gardens and a warm, iron-rich thermal pool.

• 🍍 Pineapple Plantations – Visit greenhouses to see unique Azorean pineapples.

• 🌺 Tea Plantations – Europe’s only tea plantations with beautiful coastal views.

Terceira

• 🏰 Angra do Heroísmo (UNESCO World Heritage) – Historic city center with colonial architecture and cobbled streets.

• 🌋 Algar do Carvão – Explore the interior of an ancient volcanic lava tube and underground lake.

• 🐂 Traditional Bullfighting (Tourada à Corda) – A unique cultural tradition (we MIGHT see this)

• 🏞️ Serra do Cume Viewpoint – Panoramic views over a patchwork of green fields.

• 🌊 Biscoitos Natural Pools – Swim in volcanic rock tide pools on the rugged north coast.

• Our hotel is located directly on the ocean with views of Monte Brasil

Please review our day-by-day breakdown of this trip here.