Wildlife Encounters in Europe: Whale & Dolphin Watching In Azores

Spectacular varied scenery on three islands in Azores
Whale and dolphin watching tours
Visit Sete Cidades Crater lakes and Fire Lake
Excellent birdlife spotting opportunities

Azores is a true paradise for nature lovers with blue lakes smothered in flowers, deep verdant craters of dormant volcanoes and breathtaking landscapes from the mountains. Each island of the Azores is home to a myriad of cultures and traditions that will leave a lasting memory.

Our itinerary includes some excellent opportunities to see whales and dolphins off the coast of three islands in the archipelago of Azores and we learn about various conservation projects from the knowledgeable locals.

During our time on Faial Island, we also have the opportunity to learn more about the various bird species attracted to this island thanks to its diverse landscape formed from volcanic activity.

Finally we end our experience on the 'Green Island', or Sao Miguel, where lush colours of verdant pastures surround us on our visits to renowned Sete Cidades Crater and Fire Lakes.

What makes this trip responsible?

Both companies used for our whale and dolphin watching tours respect the animals during times of feeding or resting by maintaining a distance and avoiding any interference. We use a small family-run company in Ponta Delgada who use small boats and in Horta the company plants a tree every time they go to sea to help reduce the carbon impact. Our hotels source as much local food as possible and conserve energy where possible. Leaders and biologists are employed locally and are very conscious of environmental concerns so they ensure clients follow them in the best practices to reduce our footprint.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: Portugal

Day 1

Fly to Ponta Delgada on Sao Miguel Island.

Day 2

Fly to Pico and transfer to Faial Island and take guided tour of Horta; visit Scrimshaw Museum and evening briefing on whale watching activities from local biologist.

Day 3

Whale and dolphin watching tour between Faial and Pico Islands (depends on sea conditions).

Day 4

Visit islets and coast of Faial Island to observe land and sea birds; evening walk down to the coast to hear the famous Shearwater songs.

Day 5

Free day to see wilderness of Pico Island and try some of their famous wine or go swimming with dolphins (all optional). Evening fly to Sao Miguel Island.

Day 6

Visit the crater lakes of Sete Cidades and the Fire Lake, situated inside the crater of an extinct volcano.

Day 7

Enjoy a boat trip to southern part of the island for our final whale watching tour; then transfer to Furnas Valley to visit the hot springs.

Day 8

Transfer to airport for flight to London.

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Sperm whales spy-hopping and diving in the Azores

Sperm whales spy-hopping and diving in the Azores

Azores: Whale & Dolphin Watching

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