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Enter an untouched paradise on an adventure through the Azores, the archipelago gems of Portugal. Explore the rim of the Sete Cidades Caldera. Indulge in a traditional cozido das furnas meal, cooked by the heat of the volcanic earth. Descend into Algar do Carvao, the “Cavern of Coal” lava tube, with an expert guide. Enjoy a home-hosted meal during your stay in Sao Miguel Island. Spend 3 nights in a lava stone house. From thermal pools and lush craters to local farms and volcanic cuisine, delve into the culture of Portuguese island life.

Your Tour Includes

• 5 Handpicked Accommodations
• 4 Choice on Tour Options

Included Highlights

• Off-Road Sete Cidades Experience
• Terra Nostra Botanical Garden & Thermal Pool
• Furnas Valley
• Home-Hosted Dinner

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12 Breakfasts

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Must-See Inclusions:

Discover Pico’s exclusive wines.

Descend into Algar do Carvao, an ancient lava tube, with a local expert.

Admire views of Pico Volcano, the highest point in Portugal.

Cultural Experiences:

Spend 3 nights in the eco-friendly lava stone houses of Aldeia da Fonte, Pico Island.

Traverse the entire rim of the Sete Cidades caldera and gaze upon the twin lakes.

Swim in natural volcanic pools.

Culinary Inclusions:

Experience a truly unique cozido das furnas lunch in Furnas valley.

Enjoy a home-hosted meal at a village in the Sao Miguel Island.

• Angra do Heroismo
• Algar do Carvao
• Natural Volcanic Pools
• Choices on Tour
• Volcanic Stone House Stay
• Pico Wine Museum

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Hotel-Grand Hotel Acores Atlantico

You may choose to upgrade your room at the Grand Hotel Acores Atlantico in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel to an ocean view room for your first 3-nights of the tour. Take in the sparkling coastline and wake up to an incomparable view.

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Choose between a dip in relaxing waters and a visit to a gorgeous botanical garden. For the first choice, take a dip into the warm, mineral-enriched waters of the Terra Nostra pool. While you soak in the thermal spring waters, take in the gorgeous surrounding views of Terra Nostra Park and the Valley of Furnas. Savor the views in addition to appreciating the history; the pool was built in the 18th century by the American consul to the Azores. Your second choice is to embark on a guided visit to the organic paradise that is the Terra Nostra Botanical Garden. From colorful flowers to palm trees, aquatic plants, bamboo, azaleas, and more, stroll through the garden alongside your guide to see what’s in bloom.

Choose between two museums today. For your first choice, visit the Horta Museum and see Baroque artwork as well as exhibitions of religious paintings that illustrate gold and silversmithing and ivory. Walk through spaces adorned with antique furniture and pianos from the 19th and 20th centuries. Your second choice is a visit to the Scrimshaw Museum, featuring engraved whalebones and teeth from sperm whales. The fascinating collection showcases works by the best scrimshaw artists on the Faial islands. Exhibitions preserve the history of whaling and spirit of adventure that is a core part of the Azores. Make your way through the history of whaling and the scrimshaw artistry at this lovely museum located in one of the most famous sailing Cafes in the world.

Extend your stay in Portugal with 3 nights in Lisbon – the country’s vibrant capital city. See the city like never before – zooming to the famous sights via tuk-tuk and tram! Enjoy ample free time to discover Lisbon’s hidden charms on your own. Take advantage of the city’s savory cuisine, lively energy, and colorful promenades.

• Experience Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city where old traditions intermingle with modern twists. See the city on a lively tuk-tuk tour, zooming through the urban energy from the back seat of an open-air vehicle. Venture through the city's beloved neighborhoods. After becoming acquainted with the area, enjoy the rest of your day at leisure to explore on your own.
• See the city from a different perspective - via tram! With a local guide, hop on and learn to navigate this widespread trolley system! Your guide will take you to Lisbon’s famous sights, including Jeronimo’s Monastery (UNESCO), the Monument to the Discoveries, and the Tower of Belem (UNESCO). Make the most of an afternoon to yourself, perhaps taking the historic tram to the vibrant Alfama district. Gather in the evening for dinner in a local restaurant, getting a taste of some of Portugal’s favorite flavors.
• The day is yours! Take advantage of your day at leisure; maybe stroll along Praça do Comércio, or even make your way to the São Jorge Castle for a sprawling panorama of the city.
• Wish Lisbon goodbye as you depart for home.

Taste your way through the unique, natural flavors of São Miguel. This afternoon, stop at a local gin production facility, where traditional botanical ingredients like rosemary and juniper are blended with local, sustainably sourced seaweed. Drinks and bottles of gin sold here support marine conservation locally, through a donation to the Ocean Azores Foundation. Enjoy a light, farmhouse-style lunch on the beautiful grounds of the facility. Cap off this afternoon excursion with a visit to a pineapple plantation that is more than 100 years old. You’ll see the plantation and where the pineapples grow before getting the chance to sip on an expertly prepared pineapple cocktail.

This morning, see what lies on the western side of Terceira Island. Take in the beautiful coastal views along the way before visiting a banana plantation, where bright green banana leaves and blue skies meet. After sipping on coffee and sampling some bananas or other seasonal fruits, you’ll visit a family-owned cheese factory. The family owns cows that roam freely with plenty of space and grass at a nearby farm, and many say the milk of these “happy cows” leads to a tastier cheese. After learning about the production process and the family history, gather for a light lunch of local products.

Indulge your taste buds and connect with Portuguese cuisine and culture at a home-hosted meal where local wines and petiscos, or Portuguese tapas, will be the start of a great night! Enjoy different wines, liquors and taste some of Portugal's and the Azores iconic foods. Portugal has been producing and exporting wine since the age of the ancient Romans – and it’s only gotten better with time! Relax at this local home and feel as if you are meeting an old friend!

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Azores Archipelago Tours & Trips

Find the right tour package for you through Azores Archipelago. We've got 37 trips going to Azores Archipelago, starting from just 3 days in length, and the longest tour is 15 days. The most popular month to go is September, which has the most tour departures.

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Hiking the Azores

I had a great time hiking everyday in the Azores. There was a great mix of people from N. America and Europe and everyone was super nice. I am already looking at other G Adventure trips to go on next. Make sure to read the full itinerary and be ready to hike and enjoy an adventure!

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Best of the Azores: 7 days in São Miguel

We had a fantastic time. Exploring the island through jeep tour and kayaking was exhilarating. The whale watching and local food experiences were delightful, and the guides were truly local and knowledgeable. This tour was an unforgettable journey, would take it again, thank yuou.

Highlights of the Azores

A very beautiful place with wonderful landscapes, thermal baths, cheese and wine. Our guide Sasha was lovely and very informative as well as delightful to talk too. I enjoyed all the activities but do ensure you were good shoes for the home. recommend that a visit to the cheese factory is added the morning you arrive on Sao Jorge.

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Walking in the Azores

Overall good itinerary and opportunity to see quite a lot from Azores. I would however prefer if more hikes were included in base package. Otherwise it was a bit of a mess and not so clear alternatives (and information materials on them seem to be a bit outdated). In any case, e.g. in Horta there is not much to see on our own, so would be nice to include a couple of hikes and highlights already in base package. Other than that very thoughtful logistics with 5 islands in 2 weeks. The first hotel in Ponta Delgada is a bit basic - no pool, basic breakfast, but the others were good. I think reservations for group dinners are good every now and then, but it should be as an option and better to be asked first whether people actually want them instead of presenting it a a big favour and literally making feel ashame if you don't go or cancel too late. You don't want to be pressured in time and sometimes it is more interesting to explore smaller places on your own rather attending a group dinner with preset menu lasting for 2-3 hours. Maybe it was miscommunication from the guide though. Overall Tania was very caring and tried to do her best, her organizational skills are very good. However, communication should be more clear, it was not transparent where exactly we go, what are the alternatives and how much do they cost (a table with all the options, required time and approximate cost can be even prepared in advance and included in information materials - we had 3 sets of materials, sometimes contradicting to each other). Also we would like more clear and timely information on what to expect of the hikes (hard or medium are very subjective words, one would like to know what is the soil, what are the views etc). Tania was eager to listen and adjust, but it was still hard to follow, especially when asking a question, she was not really answering it but telling something else.

• 10% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Best of São Miguel Island

Overall the tour was good. The response coordinating the trip was great. They did change 1 item on the itinerary but it was no problem. I didn't like the location of the hotel. There was nothing close by (shops, restaurants, etc.). This also wasn't a tour where you were with the same group of people. It was more solo where you met different people on different days and no one stayed in the same location so very little group bonding. It was nice on the days I had the rental car so I was able to get out to stores, restaurants and sights. The last day there was a dinner but it was so far from the location of the hotel, I didn't even bother going. Note: the canyoning was well worth it!

São Miguel Active Experience

Excellent tour planning and amazing guide. The islands beauty and diverse natural wonders all came through. Thank you.

Best of Porto & Azores in 9 days

Second time in Portugal and we decided to go on this trip as we´ve been in Algarve and Lisbon before. While Porto and Ponta Delgada were busy we felt lucky to repeat Portugal as we would be missing out tremendously. Hotels again really well located, clean and comfortable. We loved Douro, the guide was so knowledgeable and concerned on how we were feeling. Getting into and out of the flights was fast so not much time lost on airport time. Sao Miguel island was a highlight of our last decade travel for sure and I recommend everyone to take the trip.

Short Break in Azores, Terceira Island, Self-drive

Portugal in Depth with Azores

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São Miguel Soft Hiking

I had great time. The hotel was really good and very close to the center and the tour company Futurismo. Futurismo were nice and professional. The tours were well planned and the guides are super professional as well.

Atlantic Azores

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Azores Cycling

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The hikes and info were great, even though some last minute changes were necessary due to trail closures. We had a fun, varied group of 13 and the logistics all worked well. The only disappointment was Hotel Zenite on Terceira Island - it was an aging hotel with poor service and should be replaced with a different hotel in the same area.

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Azores Tours And Transfers - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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About azores sousa, if you're looking for a way to get to know the nooks and crannies of the island of são miguel, the largest and most diverse of the azorean islands, azores sousa is your best option. we offer personalized tours and transfers, with qualified and friendly local guides who will show you the natural, cultural and gastronomic wonders of this magical island. we have a fleet of modern, comfortable vehicles to suit your needs and preferences. whether it's a half-day, full-day or night tour, we have the ideal itinerary for you, license no. 37/2023/raa, enjoy your vacation in the best company, tour service, take advantage of the best landscapes and activities on são miguel island with azores sousa tours by appointment only, in comfortable and safe vehicles, at the time most convenient for you (1 full day, half day or night)..

SETE CIDADE

Get to know sete cidades, one of the natural wonders of the azores, which will show you the stunning landscapes, fascinating legends and local culture..

-Collection of Customers from their respective Accommodation at 9am; -Viewpoint of Vista do Rei; - Cerrado das Freiras Viewpoint; -Vila das Sete Cidades; -Escalvado Viewpoint; -Return to Accommodation.

Duration of 4 hours

40€ per person

Explore Furnas, an ancient volcanic area that offers unique landscapes, hot springs and typical gastronomy. Discover the history and culture of the island of São Miguel.

-Starting at 9am; -Santa Iria Viewpoint; -Gorreana Tea Factory; -Lagoa city ceramics factory; -Pisão Viewpoint; -Pico de Ferro Viewpoint; -Caldeira das Furnas (cooked); -Lunch; -Parish of Furnas; -Miradouro da Paz (Vila Franca do Campo); -Vila Franca do Campo Cheese Factory -View from Ilheu da Vila Franca and return to the accommodation.

Duration of  8 hours

65€ per person

FURNAS E NORDESTE

Discover furnas and nordeste, two of the most beautiful areas on the island of são miguel, on a tour that will allow you to enjoy azorean nature, culture and gastronomy..

-Santa Iria Viewpoint; -Pico do Ferro Viewpoint; -Furnas boiler; -Parish of Furnas; -Lunch; -Caldeirões Waterfall; -Algarve Parish; -View of the Whale; -Ponta do Sossego Viewpoint; - Ponta da Madrugada Viewpoint; -Vila da Povoação and return to accommodation;

80€ per person

POÇA DONA BEIJA

Come and relax in the thermal waters of poça dona beija, a thermal paradise. enjoy a hot, therapeutic bath surrounded by exuberant nature and local culture..

-Collection of Customers from their respective Accommodation at 7pm; -Poça Dona Beija and thermal baths; -Return to Accommodation.

Duration of 4 hours at night

SETE CIDADES E LAGOA DO FOGO

Two of the most emblematic places on the island of são miguel, on a tour that offers stunning landscapes, history, culture and azorean gastronomy..

-Vista do Rei Viewpoint; -Santiago Lagoon; -Fraguesia of Sete Cidades; -Lunch; -Parish of Ribeira Grande; -Woman and Capote Liquor Factory; -Old boiler with the possibility of baths; -Plantation of pineapples and return to the accommodation.

LAGOA DO FOGO

One of the most beautiful lagoons in the azores, located in the crater of an active volcano. enjoy a protected natural landscape with unique flora and fauna and an intense blue color in the water..

-Collection of Customers from the Accommodation at 9am; -Pass through the city of Ribeira Grande; -Woman and Capote Liquor Factory; -Old boiler; -Lagoa do Fogo Viewpoint; -City of Fire; -Lagoa Ceramics Factory and return to the accommodation.

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Transfer service, whether it's from the airport to your hotel, for an appointment, meeting, leisure or work, azores sousa has a complete and punctual transfer service to take you wherever you need to go we have a team of professional and experienced drivers and a fleet of comfortable cars.  contact us and make your reservation. the most enjoyable trips at the best price are here, create unique and unforgettable moments, travel with us wherever you need, convenient and practical online booking.

"My family and I took a tour to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo with Azores Sousa and we loved it! Our guide was very friendly, attentive and showed a lot of knowledge about the places. It was a wonderful day that we will never forget! We highly recommend this company."

- Joana Almeida

"We hired the Azores Sousa transfer service to take us from the airport to the hotel and back. The driver was punctual, professional and friendly. The car was comfortable, clean and spacious. The price was fair and the service was efficient. We were very satisfied and will use their services again."

- Marcos Silva

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Our car fleet is renewed annually and we have a selection of car types. (from Estates and Saloons to minibuses)

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Moreover, all our drivers are advanced , so communication will not be an issue, even if you don’t know the language of the locals.

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Nordeste tour, sete cidades & lagoa fogo tour, the perfect match, +100 experiences.

We are constantly designing and launching new experiences. We currently have over +100 experiences across the archipelago to show you the best of what Madeira and Azores has to offer you in a fun, tranquility and sustainable environment in the middle of highest mountains and deep valleys.

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Since our opening in 2016 and with a user-friendly website more than 50.000 customers have booked and enjoyed our services. We are proud and we work every day to achieve perfection to provide quality and satisfaction to our customers for memorable and unique experiences.

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In our tours everyone is looking for entertainment for the most part of the day, and most importantly, they want to learn the history and the culture. Our guides are qualified and knowledgeable to ensure a high-quality informative service during any experience.

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We contribute to the environment by preserving, cleaning and by keeping the diverse ecosystems untouched during our tours and activities and by implementing daily practices that will lead to healthier living for the planet and its inhabitants.

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Madeira and Azores are recognized nationally and internationally as very special places to spend a memorable vacation. Its tourist potential and qualities are reinforced by renowned awards attributed to Madeira over the years.

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Personalized Car Van Tours to see the most beautiful places on the island of São Miguel, Azores. In my page, you can find over 1000 photos, videos, and interesting information about the Azores (especially for Sao Miguel Island, where I live and work on). We execute Taxi Transfers on the island, from and to the Airport, and to the Hiking trails, and too any other destination on the island of Sao Miguel. We also offer some Hiking Tours to some places on Sao Miguel Island. If you click on the ícone option on the top of my website, you are instantly directed to our Tours itineraries, places you will stop and see, tour duration and prices on each Tour. For the Private Car & Van Tours & Transfers the prices are applied by Tour/Transfer/service, and not per person. For the Activity Tours the prices are applied per person. For family or big groups or any other information regarding bookings and services, please contact me to know about special conditions and offers through my email or contact form available on the website, email: [email protected]

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A Private Tour Guide gives you the opportunity to fully enjoy all that I have to offer, appreciate our nature wonders, in a comfortable and safe mean of transport, without long time driving (almost 250 Km/day) and looking in the map, as you will if you do it on your own. Bus Tours normally have an inflexible schedule.kinda Special requests and private questions are a little difficult to answer, because there can be another 50 people wanting to ask questions too. Where green and blue never ends!!!

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Amazing 2 day tour w/ Gary. Highly recommend if you want to see a lot in a short period of time. He took us to the most beautiful sights. He is super knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. Both days he brought us to great lunch spots that were exactly what we were looking for. We had so much fun and hope we can go back to visit Gary soon

Jennifer ONeil

Disembarked our ship wanting to see as much as San Miguel as we could. After a quick chat Marco agreed to take us to all the main highlights of the island & a price was set. What a superb day. We had the mini van to ourselves & Marco was a gentleman, extremely knowledgable & fun. He went out of his way to make our day as informative & enjoyable as possible. We'd highly recommend pre booking him. The island is stunning & we got an incredible insight to the both the island & culture with breath taking views along the way. THANK YOU MARCO

Angela Todd

Absolutely loved our experience with Azorean Tours with Marco as a guide. Marco is knowledgeable about the Island, has a great personality, and is passionate about his work. Thank you for making our trip to St. Michael so special!!

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How to island-hop around the Azores

Apr 24, 2024 • 5 min read

You'll need to hire a car (or organise a taxi for the day) to watch the sunset over Sete Cidades on São Miguel Island © Maya Karkalicheva / Getty Images

The Azoreans travel frequently between islands all year, so the archipelago has a reasonable network of inter-island flights and ferry routes, making it easy to navigate all nine islands. Weather is the only thing that might cause a sudden change of plans, but as locals put it, that's just a part of the Azorean experience.

On the islands of the Azores , buses are not the most reliable option, so renting a car or hiring a taxi is often the better alternative – except in Corvo where the island is so small you can walk everywhere.

Explore the Azores on your own time by driving

Renting a car is the most practical way to travel around the Azores at your own pace – signs for major sights are clear, the traffic is often low and most of the main roads are well-maintained.

However, during peak season, especially in smaller islands with fewer resources, a scarcity of cars sees an increase in prices, and parking spaces can be hard to find near restaurants, top attractions, and beaches. 

Some rural roads are so narrow they appear to be one-lane when, in fact, they're two-way streets – unless a traffic sign states otherwise, always expect cars coming in the opposite direction. And it’s not a myth that most of the countryside traffic jams are caused by farmers leading herds of cows between grasslands. Get as close to the side of the road as possible, turn off your engine, and wait it out.

Want to explore the Azores without hiring a car? Find out how to do it .

Non-drivers can hire a taxi to visit must-see attractions

For non-drivers, or if you couldn’t rent a car due to peak season scarcity, hiring a taxi to cover the highlights is a practical way of getting around in the Azores. Taxis aren’t metered, so they’ll either charge a fixed fee based on the area or destinations you want to cover, or charge you by the hour (plan for around €20 per hour). 

Taxi drivers often speak English, although sometimes only well enough for basic communication. Those who are a little more fluent will be happy to answer your questions about the island and the sights to the best of their knowledge. Also expect no-strings-attached local tips on where to eat and must-sees, especially on the smaller islands. 

 Finding a cab that offers round-the-island tours or sightseeing trips is as easy as asking the person driving the taxi from the airport to the hotel – it's typically a service they offer, and if they don't, they'll know someone who does. 

Negotiation is usually between you and the driver, but prices generally don’t vary much between taxi companies. Prices are usually quoted as a fixed fees per trip, rather than per passenger, but always check before agreeing to a rate.

Island-hop comfortably by flying

Government-owned SATA Air Açores is the only airline operating all inter-island flights and locals use it pretty much like a bus system, travelling between islands for shopping, doctor's appointments, and business trips. That said, not all routes are convenient, and for neighbouring islands, it's usually easier to take the ferry.

Keep in mind, especially when travelling with small children, that flying between islands is sometimes an exercise in patience. Some flights will make one or two stops before you reach your final destination, which means disembarking for every layover even if it’s no longer than 15 or 20 minutes – this is very common when flying from São Miguel to smaller islands in the Central and West groups.

Some planes are small, with limited space in the overhead compartment and under the front seat. Most passengers only discover which plane they're boarding at the gate or on the tarmac. If the flight is full, you can ask the crew if they can accommodate your luggage in the cargo hold.

See more islands for the price of one by taking the ferry

One ferry ride between close islands can take up to 60 minutes – making it faster, cheaper, and more convenient than a flight. Islanders use it frequently, especially between Faial and Pico, to commute to work. Purchase tickets online, at the Atlântico Line website, or before your trip at the boat station.

The routes with the most frequent trips are the Blue Line, which connects Pico and Faial (a 30-minute ride) and the Green Line, which goes all the way to São Jorge (close to a one-hour ride). The Pink Line connects Flores and Corvo twice a day (40-minute trip), from two times a week in the winter to six days a week in the peak season.

From June to September, the ferry company increases the trips' frequency with three seasonal routes operating two to three days a week. The Orange Line connects Pico and São Jorge at least twice a day, travellers on the White Line can visit all five islands in the Central Group (twice a week), and the Purple Line connects Terceira to São Jorge, Pico, and Faial two times a week. 

A local’s tip for riding the ferry

Take it from a local with motion sickness, ferry trips between the “triangle islands” (Faial, Pico, and São Jorge) are a breeze in the summer and a little rougher in the winter but not impossible to make it with the help of preventive motion sickness medication. Ferries are big and stable, and the weather is usually good enough for passengers to sit outside on the top tier. Between Flores and Corvo, though, frequent choppy waters and a small boat can make trips a bit more uncomfortable. 

The Azores transportation FAQs and things to consider 

Is uber in the azores .

A few years ago, there was a short-lived attempt at implementing ride-share services on the larger island of São Miguel, but it never truly took off. For the time being, Uber is not available in the Azores.

Is the public transport in the Azores reliable?

Each island (except Corvo) has its own public bus system, but schedules and frequency are not the most reliable for travellers. Typically, there's one bus in the morning and another at the end of the day, mainly serving schools and workplaces. São Miguel is the island with the best options to travel by bus to top sites, but it takes some planning and flexibility.  

Accessible travel in the Azores

Unfortunately, regarding accessibility, the Azores have not quite hit the mark yet. For now, only Azores For All, a São Miguel-based private tour operator, has transportation options for travellers living with a disability.  

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