Untouched Haven of Nature
Three islands the world has barely touched. Keep it that way.
Discover a destination where the Atlantic shapes everything: the wine, the light, the silence, and the table. Spread across three islands, this journey moves from the geothermal valley of Furnas, where a 1775 American consul built his summer estate among botanical gardens, to the UNESCO vineyards of Pico, where vines grow in volcanic basalt walls built by hand over centuries.
We invite you to experience the archipelago through rare, private encounters: a thermal pool before the world wakes, a lava tube explored with a private geologist, sperm whales observed from a private boat in one of the richest cetacean channels on earth, and a volcanic crater that grew from the sea in 1957, covered by Time and Life magazines.
This is more than an escape: it is a privileged encounter with a living archipelago, where volcanic fire, Atlantic light and centuries of isolation have created something that exists nowhere else in the world.
How long
7 days – 6 nights
When
Nov – Apr
Group
Max. 12 Pax
Botanical Wonders & Historic Tea
Check into Terra Nostra and stroll through its centuries-old botanical gardens in Furnas Valley. Visit the historic Gorreana tea plantation, Europe’s oldest, to enjoy a warm cup overlooking the Atlantic at dusk.
Geothermal Springs & Underground Cuisine
Begin with a private dawn soak in Terra Nostra’s thermal pool before the gates open. Marvel at Furnas Lagoon’s steaming fumaroles, savor a volcanic Cozido lunch cooked underground, and unwind with an Ignae thermal spa treatment.
Crater Lakes & Prehistoric Ferns
Take in the iconic twin lakes of Sete Cidades from Vista do Rei, followed by a soak in Caldeira Velha’s jungle waterfalls. End your afternoon admiring the serene, untouched beauty of Lagoa do Fogo inside an active volcano.
Wild Coasts & Candlelit Lava Caves
Enjoy an ocean-view picnic at Ponta da Madrugada and cruise inside the crater lagoon of Ilhéu de Vila Franca. Fly to Pico and experience a private candlelight wine tasting inside a volcanic cave.
Volcanic Tubes & UNESCO Vineyards
Explore the 15,000-year-old lava tubes of Gruta das Torres with a private geologist. Visit high-altitude Lagoa do Capitão, followed by a sunset winemaker tasting among Pico’s UNESCO basalt vineyards.
Whale Watching & Lunar Landscapes
Embark on a private boat across the channel with a marine biologist to spot resident sperm whales. Explore Faial’s lunar Capelinhos volcano, enjoy lunch at legendary Peter’s Café Sport, and sail back to Pico at dusk.
Capital Charm & Island Flavors
Fly back to São Miguel and check in at Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico on Ponta Delgada’s waterfront. Stroll through the historic Portas da Cidade and celebrate your final evening with local tuna and beef at Saca Rolhas.