Programa Mar

A programme that brings together the best history and sea activities in Terceira, and for those who truly want to discover the island. Enjoy the incredible whales and dolphins of the Azores, diving into crystal-clear waters, discover the interior of an empty volcano, ‘Algar do Carvão’. Discover Angra do Heroísmo, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, and have some free time to relax or explore on your own.

Itinerary:

Day 1:

Arrival: Transfer to the Hotel

Day 2: Whale and Dolphin Watching – Half Day

Terceira Island and the Historic City of Angra do Heroísmo are a perfect natural aquarium for cetacean watching. Owing to the high food flow and because the coastline has no continental shelf, the ocean becomes very deep a short distance from the coast, creating perfect conditions for cetaceans. With a high sighting rate, Terceira has become one of the islands of choice for whale and dolphin watching.

Day 3: Island Tour – full day

Come and live with us the wonderful experience of discovering and exploring Terceira Island on a full-day tour.
The most outstanding sights are Monte Brasil, Baía da Salga, Igreja de São Sebastião, the Serra do Cume viewpoint, the town of Praia da Vitória and much more.
This tour also includes lunch at one of the island’s best traditional restaurants, where you can taste the famous Alcatra de Carne.

Day 4: Volcano Route – Half Day

Learn about the volcanic origins of Terceira, and see some of them up close, with this exclusive geological tour of the island’s lava tubes, ancient craters, sulphur pits and fumaroles and many beautiful views and vistas along the way!
This half-day excursion will cover all the beautiful geological wonders of Terceira, including stops at:

• Ancient volcanic lava tube, Algar do Carvão, one of the only volcanoes in the world you can visit from the inside out
• Gruta do Natal, an old volcanic cave
• Sulphurous fumaroles of Furnas do Enxofre
• Stunning views over the countryside from the Serra da Ribeirinha viewpoint

Day 5: Free Day The opportunity to explore Angra do Heroísmo on your own, a city classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Day 6: Snorkelling – Half Day

One of the world’s greatest treasures lies in the sea. Our crystal-clear waters, underwater rock formations and biodiversity make the Azores the perfect place for snorkelling.

Day 7: Boat Trip to the Ilhéus das Cabras – Half Day

Departing from the historic Bay of Angra, enjoy a boat trip to see what remains of a volcano’s crater in the sea, the Ilhéus das Cabras.
It is an experience we have created for you and one that translates into a true journey into nature, where you can come into contact with the volcanic reality of our islands and enjoy the nature the island has to offer us.

Day 8: Departure: Transfer to the airport

Includes:

Guided activities as mentioned in the itinerary;
1 typical lunch with drinks and dessert included; Transfers for all activities (if the hotel is in the centre of the city of Angra do Heroísmo);
Entry to ‘Algar do Carvão’ and ‘Gruta de Natal’;
Insurance.