THE JOURNEY

Day1

Arrive Ponta Delgada – Sao Miguel Island

Upon arrival at Ponta Delgada João Paulo II Airport (PDL), you’ll be met by a member of our team and transferred to your beachside, luxury accommodation at the Hotel Santa Barbara Eco-Resort. You’ll have time to settle in and take in the spectacular volcanic sand beach at the hotel's doorstep before meeting the group for a welcome ceremony, and dinner at a local Portuguese restaurant.

Day 2

Yoga | Tour To Lagoa Do Fogo

You’ll wake up with our first invigorating morning yoga practice by the sea, and have a leisurely breakfast before heading out to explore the surrounding area.

Our first stop is the small, charming village of Ribeira Seca, where you’ll visit an historic fountain and take in the local, baroque architecture of the 17th and 18th centuries. There will be free time for lunch on your own, before heading to Caldeira Velha park and then onto the breathtaking crater lake of Lagoa do Fogo with sweeping views of the entire island of Sao Miguel.

The afternoon will be spent back at the hotel with time for spa treatments, self-reflection and dinner on your own. Finally, experience a relaxing Yoga Nidra session before turning in for the night.

Day3

Yoga | Tour Sete Cidades

Wake up with a heart-centered morning yoga practice and meditation followed by breakfast at the hotel.

Today we’ll explore the most western part of the island where the mountains and lagoon of the Seven Cities are located. A short stop will be made at the viewpoint of Vista do Rei, one of the most important panoramic views of the island. Photos will not do it justice while you look down into the famous lagoon, asleep inside a huge volcanic crater.

The tour continues with a visit to the village of the Sete Cidades, an authentic portrait of rural Micaelense - and then onto a visit to the pineapple plantation where you’ll learn the peculiar way this tropical fruit is grown in the Azores. Enjoy an optional tasting of the unique and famous pineapple liqueur before returning to the hotel.

The rest of the afternoon is yours to relax on the beach or indulge in spa treatments. After dinner on your own, we’ll meet back for a restorative Yoga Nidra session.

Day 4

Yoga | Whale and Dolphin Watching|Lunch at Vila Franco de Campo

This morning, you’ll have an early morning yoga practice before breakfast. Afterwards we’ll head to Ponta Delgada to meet our skipper. We’ll search for whales and dolphins while viewing this treasure of an island from the sea.

We’ll make a stop at the small paradise of Vila Franca do Campo for a group lunch and then back on board for a brief ride to the Ilhéu, where you may swim in the beautiful bay.

Return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure with calming Yoga Nidra session before bed.

Day 5

Yoga | Jeep Tour To Furnas & Thermal Bath

Start your day with an awakening yoga session and breakfast by the sea. After checking out of the hotel, we’ll head to Furnas Valley, which is inserted in one of the three active central volcanoes of San Miguel island. At the heart of the town is a crater lake surrounded by smoking fumaroles, where you’ll witness the local “cozido” dish being cooked by the heat of the earth —- and then dine on this local favorite for lunch.

On the west bank of Furnas Lagoon is the Chapel of Our Lady of Victories, which offers an impressive example of the Neo-Gothic style, unique throughout the archipelago.

In the afternoon, we’ll visit the volcano boilers and the village. The next stop is Terra Nostra Park, a bicentennial garden with unique species and a splendid geothermal pool, where you’ll be invited to take a soak in the healing waters.

After arrival at the Furnas Boutique Hotel Thermal & Spa you’ll have time to relax and enjoy the hotel amenities.

Day6

Yoga & Free Day for Wellness Treatments or Adventure Expeditions

After enjoying an invigorating morning yoga practice and breakfast, the day is yours to spend at leisure. If you decide to explore on your own or shop in town, the hotel can accommodate reserving a taxi for you.

Several expeditions are available for an extra cost: Swimming with Dolphins, Scuba Diving, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Golf, Fitness Courses, Kayaking, Surfing, Stand-Up Paddle Boarding and more.

Should you wish to stay on property, wellness activities are endless, including a spa and thermal springs with iron water, an outdoor thermal pool, an indoor dynamic thermal pool, active thermal circuits, massage, body and face treatments, reflexology, a “Floatbed,” a whirlpool, a sauna, a Turkish bath, and a fitness center.

We’ll meet back as a group after dinner for a calming Yoga Nidra session.

Day 7

Yoga| Hike and Picnic at Waterfalls

After yoga and breakfast, we’ll meet our guide for a hike through the countryside and several quaint fishing communities.

We head to the charming village of Faial da Terra. Discover the abandoned village of Sanguinho, as we go in search of waterfalls. We will take some time to rest and chat over a picnic lunch and perhaps take a swim in the cool spring water.

After our hiking excursion, head back to relax on the beach or at the spa, before our group dinner; an interactive, traditional Azorean cooking experience. Afterwards we’ll have a closing ceremony and time to reflect and share about our experiences.

Day8

Ponta Delgada

Today we’ll have our last yoga practice before leaving the Azores and time to integrate and process the journey.

Have breakfast at the hotel and some time to relax before your transport to the airport.