Authentic Azores
The Green Isle of the Atlantic, Ponta Delgada, crater lakes, hot springs and quiet ocean days on São Miguel.
A retreat of contrasts
Escape to the "Green Island" for an immersive journey on São Miguel, the beating heart of the Azores. This retreat is designed for those who seek the balance between the refined culture of a historic Portuguese port and the raw, untamed power of the Atlantic.
Dive into your practice and layer it with nature-based excursions, kayaking the crater lakes of Sete Cidades, soaking in the iron-rich waters of Caldeira Velha, wandering the century-old camellias of Terra Nostra, and sailing the northern coast at sunset.
It's a week of hot springs, hikes and quiet wonder in one of Europe's wildest corners, grounded by daily asana and gathered around Azorean tables.
What makes it unforgettable
Arrival & Coastal Calm
Settle into São Miguel's northern coast and unwind by the Atlantic.
Sete Cidades Hike & Kayak
Twin crater lakes, Vista do Rei and a lakeside gourmet picnic.
Salto do Cabrito & Caldeira Velha
Forest waterfall trail and warm iron-rich hot springs among ferns.
Furnas & Terra Nostra Gardens
Cozido cooked in the earth and a thermal pool of century-old camellias.
Sunset Sail from Ribeira Grande
Private boat trip along the golden northern coastline.
Salto do Prego & Picnic
A scenic hike through hamlets and forest to a hidden waterfall.
Azorean Cooking Class
Hands-on evening at a local quinta learning island flavours.
Seamless Transfers
Ponta Delgada airport in, private driver-guide throughout, unhurried out.
Hot springs, crater lakes and Atlantic wind, the Azores softens the edges of everything you brought with you.
Your 7 Days in Portugal
Day 1Arrival & Coastal Calm
Land in Ponta Delgada and transfer to the tranquil northern coast of São Miguel. Check into your ocean-view hotel, settle in with a grounding welcome practice, and gather for a group dinner as the Atlantic light softens.
- Day 2
Hiking Adventure, Sete Cidades
After breakfast, a full-day immersion in Sete Cidades. Begin with a kayak session on the lake, then a gourmet picnic on the tranquil shore. Continue to the iconic Vista do Rei, walk along Lagoa do Canário, and follow a hidden trail around the mystical Lagoa das Empadadas.
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Day 3Hiking, Hot Springs & Wine
Morning hike to Salto do Cabrito waterfall through forest paths and an old hydropower channel. Lunch at a local favourite by the ocean, then soak in the warm iron-rich waters of Caldeira Velha amidst tropical vegetation. Close the day with a wine tasting at Quinta da Jardinete.
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- Day 4
Furnas & Terra Nostra Gardens
A serene morning at Terra Nostra Garden, century-old camellias, exotic flora and a thermal pool at its heart. Savour a traditional cozido lunch, slow-cooked underground by the geothermal heat of Furnas, then visit the steaming caldeiras and walk around Lagoa das Furnas.
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- Day 5
Leisure & Sunset Sail
A free morning to rest or explore, then a traditional lunch in the coastal town of Ribeira Grande. In the late afternoon, a private sunset boat trip along the northern coastline, the calm of the ocean and the beauty of the Azorean sunset before returning to the hotel.
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Day 6Hiking & Picnic, Salto do Prego
Invigorating morning hike along Salto do Prego, winding through lush forests and traditional hamlets to an enchanting waterfall. A barbecue-style lunch at a scenic viewpoint. Free afternoon, then a hands-on cooking class at a local quinta preparing an authentic Azorean dinner.
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Day 7Farewell & Gratitude
A final breakfast before your transfer to Ponta Delgada Airport. We hope you leave this beautiful island with a deeper connection to your practice, to yourself, and to the land and culture of the Green Isle. Namaste.
Design this journey around you
Tell us who's coming, the season you're dreaming of, and any moments that matter most. We'll shape the pace, rooms and rhythm of Authentic Azores around you, a private version, just for your circle.