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Azores (Terceira & São Miguel), Portugal

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The Azores is a Portuguese archipelago of nine volcanic islands rising from the mid-Atlantic Ocean, roughly 1,500 km west of Lisbon. Terceira and São Miguel are two of its most visited islands — São Miguel is famous for its dramatic crater lakes (including the iconic Sete Cidades), geothermal hot springs, and lush green landscapes, while Terceira is known for its UNESCO-listed capital Angra do Heroísmo, traditional Azorean bullfighting, and rugged coastal scenery. Travellers are drawn here for hiking, whale watching, canyoning, and diving in some of Europe's most biodiverse Atlantic waters. The islands appeal strongly to outdoor adventurers and those seeking an off-the-beaten-path European destination with a distinct island culture.

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Azores (Terceira & São Miguel), Portugal · 7 days

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Self-Launched: The Azores — Terceira & São Miguel Independent Adventure

A DIY version of G Adventures' National Geographic Signature Azores trip — same two islands, same volcanic caves, crater lakes, hot springs and whale watching, but booked yourself with local buses, guesthouses and public tour operators. Start in UNESCO-listed Angra do Heroísmo on Terceira, fly across to São Miguel and finish in Ponta Delgada. You'll lose the private curator access, the onboard expedition leader and the five-star hotel, but you keep every landscape and most of the experiences for roughly a quarter of the price. Costs below are rough per-person estimates — Azores accommodation and car/bus costs vary a lot by season.

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