Azores Family Adventure

We are looking forward to safely traveling once again with alumni and faculty. Our hopeful planning is informed by University precautions and protocols. Due to the pandemic, Harvard has prohibited all University-related travel, both international and domestic, until further notice. Since group travel is planned far in advance, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to confirm your study leader’s participation before cancellation fees begin for your program.

Date: August 14, 2021 - August 20, 2021
Trip Type: Family Programs

Group Size: 12 to 20 travelers
Price: Starting from $4,395 per person double occupancy

Activity Level 3

General Terms and Conditions

More information coming soon.

Discover the spectacular Azores on this family adventure trip. Hike in the volcanic crater of Sete Cidades, surrounded by breathtaking lakeside views. Enjoy a world-class whale watching excursion to discover the marine wildlife of the Azores Islands, such as sperm whales and dolphins. Bathe in natural thermal pools and visit beautiful botanical gardens in Furnas. Finally, savor a traditional Azorean meal cooked underground in volcanic ovens.

Schedule by Day

Aug 14: Depart U.S.
Aug 15: Arrive Ponta Delgado, the Azores, Portugal
Aug 16: Sete Cidades
Aug 17: Ponta Delgado
Aug 18: Furnas
Aug 19: Furnas
Aug 20: Return home

Pricing

Adult: $4,395 per person double occupancy / $5,085 single occupancy
Child (Under 12): $3,995 per person double occupancy

Child Triple Discount (when sharing a room with 2 adults): $300

Accommodations

Three nights at the Azor Hotel in Ponta Delgado
Two nights at the Terra Nostro Garden Hotel in Furnas

What to Expect

Activity Level 3

My walking shoes are laced up tight and I’m ready to keep up with my traveling companions. I look forward to getting to know them on the drives and/or flights we’ll take between cities. I enjoy getting around in Zodiac rafts and 4x4 vehicles for short durations. A little mental and physical stimulation will do me good!

Study Leader(s)

Noel Michele Holbrook

Charles Bullard Professor of Forestry; Interim Director of the Harvard Forest; Faculty Fellow of the Arnold Arboretum; Affiliate of Environmental Science and Engineering