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› Hike past steaming fumaroles, geysers and bubbling mud pools in the dramatic Furnas Valley › Wander verdant trails near Faial da Terra, a secluded village where forested paths lead to peaceful glades and a striking waterfall › Unwind in geothermal hot springs at our tucked-away nature retreats, surrounded by plush comfort and stunning vistas › Enjoy the island’s many flavors, from teatime in Europe’s oldest tea factory to cozido das furnas , a stew slow-cooked underground in volcanic soil › Gaze down at Sete Cidades’ two-toned crater lakes, Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul, from the iconic Vista do Rei viewpoint With emerald peaks soaring above fern-draped forests and turquoise lagoons gleaming at the base of volcanic calderas, this tropical landscape is a gift wrapped in green. This week, it’s yours to unwrap. Epic Trails, Dramatic Coastline & Vibrant Island Flora Portugal’s Azores
LISBON
Atlantic Ocean
Sete Cidades
Capelas
Maia
Nordeste
Calhetas
Janela do Inferno Furnas Lake
Furnas
Sanguinho
Faial Terra
Ponta Delgada
Sao Miguel Island
6 Days • Levels 2-4 • Apr–Nov $4,399 to $5,049 / person double occ. (single occ. from $600)
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Casual & Deluxe Hotels The Lince Nordeste (Casual) • Senhora da Rosa (Deluxe) • Octant Furnas (Deluxe)
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