Tour Details

On this ten-day trip, explore the beauty of the Azores while helping to support a local dairy farm. The farm service learning project will put travelers to work in the day-to-day operations of a dairy farm while teaching travelers about organic milk production and regenerative farming. The trip will be run as a cultural, agricultural immersion program to help local communities build sustainability. Cultural and outdoor excursions include touring historic São Miguel, hiking Sete Cidades, swimming with dolphins, and exploring the natural beauty of the island.

This youth Service Learning trip is part of the N&N Tours’ Azores Sustainable Development Project supporting the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Departure & Return Location

Boston’s Logan Airport*

(contact info@nandntours.com for quotes from other airports)

Departure Time

3 Hours Before Flight Time

Questions

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Itinerary

Day 1Travel to São Miguel

We will take a nonstop flight leaving mid-morning to early afternoon from Boston’s Logan Airport to the Azores. There is a 4 hour time difference so we plan to arrive in São Miguel in the early evening. We will immediately go to our accommodations at the Quinta do Bom Despacho, a lodge 4 minutes from the airport.

Day 2Explore São Miguel

Our first day on the island of São 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.

Day 3Work on the Farm

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.

Day 4Work on the Farm

Another full day of working on the farm.

Day 5Swimming with Dolphins

Today will include a visit to the 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 to enjoy a hearty dinner.

Day 6Work on the Farm

This day will be another full day of working on the farm.

Day 7Swimming at Ponta da Ferraria

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.

Day 8Work on the Farm

Today will be another day providing service to João and Gena on the Farm.

Day 9Hike Sete Cidades

On our last full day in the Azores, 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 and prepare for departure the next morning.

Day 10Travel Home

We will take an early evening flight from João Paulo II airport on São Miguel and arrive at Boston’s Logan Airport in the early evening. After reuniting with family members, we will cherish the lasting memories that we have made.

Includes/Excludes

Price Includes

All Inclusive
Roundtrip Airfare From Boston's Logan Airport* - contact us for quotes from other airports (info@nandntours.com)
Airport Fees/Taxes/Transfers
Hotels
Meals
Translator
Museum/Historical Site Admission Fees
Transportation
Tour Guide(s)

Price Excludes

Private Expenses Snacks, gifts, shopping, etc.
Alcohol not included

Payments

Payment can be made in full or following the payment schedule below.

Total Price

$3,850 Price per/person

Deposit

$200

Due: April 8, 2025

Final Payment

$3,650

Due: May 8, 2025

Dive into the Azores: Service Learning Trip (2025)