Azores
An Active Exploration of the Azores With Your Family
Program No. 24820RJ
Walk, kayak and swim your way through the natural wonders of the Azores with your family!
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10 days
9 nights
21 meals
8B 7L 6D
1
In transit to program
In Flight
3
The Twin Lakes at Sete Cidades, Kayaking & Cycling
Ponta Delgada
4
Marine Biologist for a Day
Ponta Delgada
6
Canyoning, Furnas Environmental
Ponta Delgada
At a Glance
A thousand miles off the coast of Portugal, a group of islands nestled in the azure waters of the Atlantic is teeming with wildlife, natural wonders and a warm culture that waits to embrace you. Introduce your family to the incredible Azores on this active learning adventure. Kayak along volcanic landscapes and become a marine biologist for a day searching for whales on an expert-led whale watch, learning to identify the species by photographing them and listening to their unique sounds. Learn about local farming practices during a visit to a traditional Azorean farm. Hike along dormant volcanic features and enjoy time at a local botanical garden as you and your family make memories together in the beautiful natural spaces of the Azores.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
Stand for extended periods, hike up to 3 miles on uneven terrain, paddle a kayak (no experience necessary), wear a wet suit, swim in open waters.
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
Best of all, you’ll…
- Get up close to marine life in their natural habitat as you set sail on a whale watch and research trip led by a marine biologist.
- Taste a “cozido,” a traditional meal cooked underground by volcanic steam chambers known as fumaroles.
- Learn about seismic activity at a volcano monitoring center and even explore an empty lava chamber.
Featured Expert
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Arianna Meschia
Arianna Meschia was born and raised in Genoa, Italy. After studying English, French, and Spanish, she graduated in Film & Creative Writing in London and worked as a Production Manager. Later, she decided to volunteer in a French refugee camp and then in Malawi. She began leading groups and continued her travels in East Africa, crossing six countries to Egypt. She also developed her travel writing portfolio with a wealth of online publications. She leads Road Scholar groups in the Cinque Terre and the Azores.
Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.
Arianna Meschia
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Arianna Meschia was born and raised in Genoa, Italy. After studying English, French, and Spanish, she graduated in Film & Creative Writing in London and worked as a Production Manager. Later, she decided to volunteer in a French refugee camp and then in Malawi. She began leading groups and continued her travels in East Africa, crossing six countries to Egypt. She also developed her travel writing portfolio with a wealth of online publications. She leads Road Scholar groups in the Cinque Terre and the Azores.
Suggested Reading List
(7 books)
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An Active Exploration of the Azores With Your Family
Program Number: 24820
Azores: Nine Islands, One History
Paperback Language: English
ISBN-10: 0981933602 ISBN-13: 978-0981933603
Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15 x 2.5 cm
In Pursuit of Their Dreams: A History of Azorean Immigration to the USA
Paperback: 216 pages
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1933227192 ISBN-13: 978-1933227191
Product Dimensions: 15 x 1.5 x 22.1 cm
History of the Azores
ISBN-10: 1511516097 ISBN-13: 978-1511516099
Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 1.2 x 22.9 cm
The Tenth Island:Finding Joy, Beauty, and Unexpected Love in the Azores
Paperback: 252 pages
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1503941310
Product dimensions:13.97 x 2.54 x 20.96 cm
Baleia! The whalers of the Azores
Hardcover: 206 pages
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0370003845
ISBN-13: 978-0370003849
Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 14.4 x 3 cm
Natural History of the Azores, or Western Islands-
Paperback: 371 pages Language: English
ISBN-10: 1402165293 ISBN-13: 978-1402165290
Product Dimensions: 13.3 x 2.1 x 21 cm
The Azores, or Western Islands: A Political, Commercial and Geographical Account
ISBN-10: 1334250421 ISBN-13: 978-1334250422