Sustainable Living Experiences

Our Insider Experience

Visit to the most hardworking creatures on our planet, bees. Taste the fresh honey, directly from the combs and be a fishermen and farmer for a da.

From GBP £ 1,482

Tour Details

Specification: Sustainable Living Experiences

Duration	6 Days
Departure	Daily Departure
Group Size	Private Tour
Tour Type	Private Journey, Self Drive Tour
Breakfast	Daily Breakfast
Hotel	4 Star Hotels

SKU IJDB-POR17 Category Portugal Tags 6-Days, Journeys, Portugal, Private Journey, Self-Drive Tour

Day 1: Arrival -Nordela

Meet and greet at the airport, rental formalities.

Day 2: Meeting the bees

As an experience of the day, we challenge you to pay a visit to the most hardworking creatures on our planet, bees, and learn their importance in preserving nature and life on our planet. At Campo de Santana, visit the Honey Museum, the major attraction is the hive observatory, where you can observe bees in their activities. Taste the fresh honey, directly from the combs. During this visit, all necessary protective equipment is provided.

Day 3:Fishing day

Start the day at the village of Porto Formoso and enjoy a genuine experience on board of an artisanal fishing boat. Azores is one of the most exciting places in the world for the fishing enthusiasts. Try some fishing techniques, for a 5/6-hour trip, be side by side with a fisherman and all the necessary equipment will be provided.

Day 4: Day at a farm

Discover the Quinta Pimentel farm, an explanation of the whole process of handling dairy cows, calves and heifers will be given. You can moo the cow Matilde and feed some of the animals. This farm is part of the program “Vacas Felizes” (Happy Cows), a milk program that aims to ensure that cows are fed on pastures 365 days a year, with the strictest quality, sustainability, and animal welfare criteria. All the dairy products are made and produced here.

Day 5: Relax day

Relax day Free day to relax at your hotel, with the possibility of participating in other activities.

Day 6: Departure - Nordela

Car delivery at the airport.

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All pricing is reflected in British Pounds unless otherwise specifically denoted and is valid at time of publication but is subject to change.
All prices are per person sharing a double room. Single and Triple room rates available upon request.
‘From’ prices represent land only and low season twin share prices (unless otherwise clearly stated).
Unless otherwise stated, prices include all government levies and airport taxes as at the date of publication.
Dates, itineraries and prices are indicative only and subject to change by time booking.
Private Travel prices are valid for travel during low season and will vary depending on date of travel.
All Hotel Names stated in the tour itinerary may change to one of a similar Standard without prior notice..
Some countries charge additional destination tax which are either per Person or per Night. These taxes can vary and must be paid directly at the location or hotel.
Items listed under Booking Exclusions are NOT included in the price and must be paid directly at the location.
All Tours are escorted by English-Speaking Guides unless otherwise mentioned.
All Excursions are based on Join-In Capacity unless "Private Tour" is explicit mentioned. Private Tours are available upon request and with surcharges.
Self-Drive Tours may not always include a car rental. Please check carefully the included and excluded box. Driver must be in posseion of an valid drivers license and for some countries an international license as well as a valid credit card.
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All our Insider Journeys itineraries as shown on our website and in our brochures will outline the relevant touring schedule and inclusions and will be priced accordingly to reflect this. Prices may vary based on the selected travel season and any individual amendments required.
Even if the tours are requested as displayed, on occasion Insider Journeys may be required to impose surcharges depending on variables in the destinations outside of its control. Due to hotel availability in some destinations the accommodation stated in the itinerary may change to that of a similar standard. In light of recent worldwide events and due to the ever-changing current situation, there may also need to be more flexibility applied to the touring content and schedule in certain incidences and sometimes at short notice. Please note that we will always endeavour to keep the inclusions as close as possible to those shown and to notify you as best we can should such changes arise, although we appreciate your understanding in that this may not always be possible.
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