Azorean Adventure
Portugal | Apr 9 - Apr 15, 2023

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Anisha A.
Guilford, CT | Reviewed on Apr 16, 2023

João and his team were amazing to communicate with in the planning process. We wanted an Azores adventure for our family (2 adults, 2 school-aged kids) and they recommended exploring Sao Miguel for the week, which was perfect. We stayed in Ponta Delgada and then Furnas and explored the different ecosystems around the island. We did the full gamut of activities including hiking, whale watching, biking, kayaking and canyoning. João kept in touch throughout to make sure everything went smoothly, made sure we had adjoining rooms, to help when we were running late, helped plan a birthday surprise for my son and gave us tips on some local hot spots. :) We had an amazing time and will definitely be back to explore more islands!! Thank you, Across Portugal!!

Hotel Reviews
Octant Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada

Super helpful staff and awesome accommodations! Highly recommend!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walkable to all of town and easy to park in their garage, so can zip out to explore easily also.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Octant Furnas
Furnas

Really appreciated the filtered water in the thermal pools. Overall very relaxing atmosphere. Recently built within a historic building so the rooms are a bit small, but beautiful property. Hotel restaurant is delicious!! Staff were wonderful!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Welcome Service
Welcome Service
Portugal

Very warm and kind welcome.

Whale Watching
Whale Watching
Portugal

Glad we went on a calm day! Saw dolphins and spent whales. The ride back was definitely an adventure!

Local specialist: João Branco
João
João Branco
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Apr 17, 2023

Hey Anisha,
Greetings from sunny Portugal!
Thank you so much for your feedback and review :)
Azores are a unique hidden gem for most of travelers, reason why I am super happy to know you took the risk and enjoyed it!
Perhaps Madeira or Portugal Mainland next time??
Thank you once again for your trust!
Obrigado,
João & Across Portugal Team