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Highlights

Taking in the stunning Blue and Green Lake of Sete Cidades
Sampling tasty Cozido de Furnas at the Caldeiras da Lagoa
Sipping tea at the world famous Gorreana Tea Plantation
Going on an exciting whale watching adventure
Walking through the lush vegetation of Faial de Terra
Splashing about in the hot waterfalls

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Day	Description	Distance	Meals
1	Arrival into Ponta Delgada airport - transfer to Ponta Delgada
2	Sete Cidades Loop Ride	11 Miles / 18 Kms Approx	B L
3	Whale Watching and Jeep Safari	Whale Watching and Jeep Safari	B L
4	Faial de Terra - Hiking	4 Miles / 6 kms Hiking (Approx 2 hours)	B L
5	Furnas Lake and Caldeiras da Lagoa Loop Ride	11 Miles / 18 Kms Approx	B L
6	Furnas to Ponta Delgada	11 Miles / 18 Kms Approx	B L
7	Rest Day		B
8	Departure from Ponta Delgada - Transfer to Ponta Delgada airport		B

Meals: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner Please keep in mind the distances and ascent information provided are intended to be indicative and may vary from the actuals due to accommodation changes or when compared on different GPS devices and software

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Trip Information

This is an easy paced family cycling holiday in the Azores, located almost in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The volcanic origins of the islands are reflected in the mountains and valleys covered by a rich and varied vegetation, lakes in ancient volcano craters, natural swimming pools by the sea, black sandy beaches, active steaming fumaroles, and thermal hot water cascades and fountains.

Your trip starts following your arrival into Ponta Delgada, which is situated on the largest of the Azores islands, Sao Miguel or as it is more commonly known, The Green Island. It is here that you will spend your first few days, exploring the trails on the west side of the island. These include the volcanic complex of Sete Cidades, with its amazing Blue and Green lakes and pools of Ferraria where your family can enjoy a swim.

This Azores family holiday is more than just cycling though - we have planned in a day's hiking in Faial da Terra, where you can swim in a waterfall! We have also arranged an exciting day offering something slightly different for your family. In the morning, you'll swap your cycling shades for binoculars and head out on a boat for a spot of whale watching; later on, in the afternoon, we will take a jeep safari to Caldeira Velha, a hot waterfall where you can take a dip.

This really is a trip designed with families in mind and we're sure it'll be an unforgettable experience for children of all ages, and parents alike! If you're not travelling with a family, then we also have a self-guided and guided leisure version of this trip available.

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