DAY 1

Your Tour Guide, Angélique, will be waiting for you Horta Airport (HOR). A short scenic drive across the island takes you to the beautiful Ecolodge, your home for the week.Settle in and soak up the charming atmosphere of your accommodation. while enjoying a welcome drink. Depending on your arrival, a light lunch may be served. In the evening we will have Dinner together.

After a long day of travel, a cozy bed will be waiting to welcome you.

DAY 2

You meet the group after breakfast.

Your tour guide will brief you on the day’s hike before leading you to the starting point. You will hike for about 3 hours along the rocky coastline and through lush, mysterious jungle trails. Along the way, we will pause for some mindful forest bathing and discover a small lava cave hidden deep in the wilderness. As we Leave the jungle, we’ll drive at the stunning Fajã Bay - an exotic landscape of orchards and vineyards, nestled beneath dramatic 300 m high cliffs. Here you will enjoy your backpacker lunch near the beach. In the afternoon, we’ll return to the Ecolodge, where you’ll have time to rest. 

After such an eventful day, we have truly earned our dinner at PÁTIO.

DAY 3

Let’s start the day with soft stretching and a meditation before breakfast.

After breakfast, feel free to relax in the garden or on your terrace. If the weather conditions on top of the island allows, we’ll take you up to the Caldeira of Faial. At an altitude of 3,000 ft (1.000 m), we reach the edge of the the island’s dormant volcano „Caldeira do Faial“. Together we hike 5 miles (8 km) around the Crater’s rim. Expect breathtaking views into the 1,200 feet (400m) deep crater.

From the edge of the Caldeira you will have the most beautiful views of Faial, the Atlantic Ocean and neighboring islands. The hike takes around three hours and requires sturdy hiking boots and a backpack with water and snacks. In the afternoon, the circular track takes you back to your starting point. After a short drive we return to the Ecolodge. A relaxed evening of good conversation and sharing the day’s experiences over dinner will perfectly round off this memorable Adventure.

DAY 4

Today is dedicated to mental reflection and self-expression.. After breakfast, you will meet your coach in the studio. Together with the group, you will explore how to express yourself more authentically and build self-confidence through the power of your voice. Learn how your posture, attention, breathing, thoughts, and emotions influence your voice and presence. 

A light lunch will be served on the Ecolodge Terrace.

Later in the afternoon, you’ll tap into your creativity during a vision board session. You’ll design a board that reflects your personal life goals and dreams, helping you gain clarity on what you truly want to manifest. This reflective exercise sets powerful intentions and puts your aspirations into motion.

Dinner at Patio

DAY 5

We begin the day with a gentle stretch and morning meditation to awaken body and mind. After breakfast, the guide, Angélique, will share details about today’s hike and then take you on a short drive to the starting point.

Over 50 years ago, small water channels were constructed here to supply meadows, villages, and a local power station. Today, we follow these channels through an enchanted landscape of wild nature, dark forests, and narrow gorges . The hike, lasting around three hours, leads us past small tunnels, wooden bridges, and eventually to a small volcano. At the end of the trail, you’ll even have the chance to enter the crater through a tunnel. Along the way, we’ll enjoy a classic backpacker-style picnic.

After this straightforward route, we will pick you up and bring you back home in the afternoon. You’ll have plenty of time to relax before dinner. As evening falls, we’ll gather for a drink- before the kitchen calls for dinner.

DAY 6

After breakfast, your Guide will take you on a tour to the colorful town of Horta. This centuries-old harbor town is rich in history and full of fascinating sights . You’ll explore highlights such as the colorful marina, the old pirate forts, the charming old town, and of course, the legendary sailor’s pub “Peter Café Sport”, where we’ll stop for lunch. The afternoon is yours to explore the town and its beautiful bay at your own pace.

Back at the Ecolodge, dinner will be served in the evening, followed by a well-deserved rest in your cozy bed . 

DAY 7

Enjoy another delicious breakfast before setting out on today’s adventure. This 3-hour hike takes you across two smaller volcanoes to the impressive Volcano of Capelinhos - a geological wonder that emerged from the ocean during the eruption of 1957/1958. This powerful event reshaped the island and led over 15,000 residents of Faial to emigrate to the United States and Canada. At the Capelinhos visitor centre, located beneath the volcanic surface, you’ll learn about the eruption and the Azores’ unique role as a hotspot of volcanism - often dubbed the “Hawaii of Europe”. After this impressive visit, you’ll have the chance to climb the old lighthouse and enjoy panoramic views across the entire volcanic landscape. A perfect moment to reflect f the forces of Mother Nature in peaceful silence.

The next stop is the craft School of Capelo, where local artists create beautiful handmade works using local materials. You’ll find wooden carvings, paintings, and items made from soft, felted Faial wool - perhaps even the perfect gift to bring home. Dinner is served back at PÁTIO, where we’ll share farewell evening together.

DAY 8

All good things must come to an end. After the breakfast, it’s time to check out. We’ll take you to the airport for your return flight home.

After 8 unforgettable days in the Azores, filled with nature, reflection, and connection, we say goodbye - but the memories will stay with you for a long time to come. .