Forman School Litchfield Connecticut Azores (2025)

Travel Overnight to the Azores

Our first day on the island of Sa o Miguel will include a walking tour of the area, specifically the capital at Ponta Delgada. We will explore popular tourist destinations as well as historic locations and eat at a small, local restaurant.

Later there will be some time to rest before our evening meal.

This morning, after breakfast, we will depart for an incredible horseback riding tour in Livramento. Afterward, we will enjoy a packed lunch nearby. Tonight we will visit Fatimas estate for a traditional Azores dinner in her home.

Today we will visit Portas do Mar Shop at Ponta Delgada where we will spend a half day swimming with dolphins in their natural habitat while learning about the species. After our lunch break, we will embark on a jeep tour through highland and flatland routes to the beautiful Lagoa do Fogo.

Following that, we will visit Caldeira Velha, a scenic waterfall featuring lush vegetation and hot springs before heading home for dinner

Enjoy a later wake-up call before heading to Ponta da Ferraria, where we will relax at the hot springs. We will eat lunch at a local restaurant before traveling to Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado, a beautiful lookout point and a prime photo spot. We will then eat dinner at another local restaurant before heading back to the Quinta.

We will embark on a jeep tour through highland and flatland routes to the beautiful Lagoa do Fogo. Following that, we will visit Caldeira Velha, a scenic waterfall featuring lush vegetation and hot springs before heading home for dinner at the staple of all N&N Hospitality and tours trips, The famous Farm to Table restaurant.

Today will include a full day of working on The Farm with our partners João and Gena. We will take a short bus ride to the property and complete hands-on work with João including harvesting, milking the cows, etc. There will be a picnic lunch followed by continued work, then we will travel back to the Quinta for a relaxing evening.

Today we will travel to the Sete Cidades via bus. We will hike the beautiful volcanic crater and enjoy a packed lunch while taking in the breathtaking view. Following that, we will head back to the Quinta.

Today we will head out to sea on a whale watching trip. We will see these amazing creatures up close as well as learning more about the other marine animals and the biodiversity of the Azores Islands.

Today we will go on a hike to Vista Do Rei. The viewpoint of Vista Do Rei is the best-known picture postcard of São Miguel and perhaps the Azores. It owes its name to the visit of King Dom Carlos and Queen Dona Amelia, who from here contemplated the Seven Cities, its lagoons and all the surrounding area.

Later in the evening we will visit a local restaurant and hang with the locals before then doing a sunset picture event by the ocean.

After breakfast, embark on a journey to the Pineapple Plantation, delving into the world of this tropical fruit. Next, visit the Gorreana Tea factory, where the secrets of tea-making unfold before you.

Cap off the evening with a satisfying dinner, rounding out a day filled with self-discovery, a deep connection with nature, and culinary delights.

 Today after breakfast we will head to the Botanical Garden and Hot Springs in Furnas to enjoy these last moments on this beautiful island.

This evening, we will have the opportunity to share our memories at our Farewell Dinner.

We will take an early evening flight from Joao Paulo II airport on Sao Miguel to return to the United States.