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Itinerary for Green Azores Island Rambler




Sample Itinerary: Green Azores Rambler -
subject to changes

Please note this is just a suggested itinerary and is subject to changes ...  some of the order of rides may vary.

Day 1: Arrival
Transfer from the airport to the lodge and riding center.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 2: Introductory Ride & Visit of Ponta Delgada
After breakfast we enjoy a one hour riding lesson in the Picadeiro to get used to our new mounts. We enjoy lunch before heading off for our half day ride on the south side of Lagoa do Fogo. We ride on small roads and over pastures. A large part of the ride is on fields with milking cows. From the green pastures we have nice views over the middle parts of Sao Miguel. After lunch we all go an visit Ponta Delgada, the main city of Sao Miguel.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 3: Livramento to Calhetas
After breakfast we get ready for a full day ride across Sao Miguel island. We start in Livramento and end on the north coast in the village of Calhetas. During the day we will enjoy everything from lush green valleys, admire splendid sea views look at green pastures and ride through villages. Our lunch picnic is out in nature.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 4: Pico do Fogo Ride & Gorreana tea plantation visit
The half-day ride goes through the village and takes us up to Pico do Fogo, a mountain surrounded with what almost seems to be a tropical forest. We enjoy lunch. Afterwards, we do a half day excursion by car to Gorreana tea plantation. In the fantastic crater of Furnas, we will have a swim in a warm natural pool with water temperatures between 32 - 37 degrees.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 5: Relva to Varzea
Today we have an early breakfast to get ready for another full day ride along the south coast to the village of Varzea. We will admire spectacular nature and beautiful views across the ocean. Lunch is served at a restaurant in the village of Feteiras.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 6: Half-Day Ride
After breakfast, we will have a half day of leisure (maybe shopping, going to the beach, or visit the whale and dolphin safari for 55 Euro per person). We have lunch and then head for a half day ride leading up and down on winding roads with several nice opportunities for a canter. We ride to the top of a field with a magnificent view of the north as well as the south coast. 
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 7: Sete Cidades Ride
Today will be an unforgettable day, this is like riding in a fairytale. The full day ride takes us along the volcano crater rim overlooking the twin lakes on one side and the ocean on the other. The tranquility of the waters and the scent of the Hydrangeas, which border the crater rim, contrast the steep sides of the crater, creating a fascinating sight. Continuing down into the crater to the small and picturesque village of Sete Cidades and the Green and Blue lakes. Picnic on the grass shore of the Green lake.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 8: Departure
Departure after breakfast and transfer to the airport.
Meals included: Breakfast


Sample Itinerary for 2022: Green Azores Rambler - subject to changes

Due to extreme rainfall, the following changes have been implemented for this year.

Day 1: Arrival
Transfer from the airport to the lodge and riding center.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 2: Introductory Ride & Visit of Ponta Delgada
After breakfast we enjoy a one hour riding lesson in the Picadeiro to get used to our new mounts. We enjoy lunch before heading off for our half day ride on the south side of Lagoa do Fogo. We ride on small roads and over pastures. A large part of the ride is on fields with milking cows. From the green pastures we have nice views over the middle parts of Sao Miguel. After lunch we all go an visit Ponta Delgada, the main city of Sao Miguel.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 3: Livramento to Calhetas
After breakfast we get ready for a full day ride across Sao Miguel island. We start in Livramento and end on the north coast in the village of Calhetas. During the day we will enjoy everything from lush green valleys, admire splendid sea views look at green pastures and ride through villages. Our lunch picnic is out in nature.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 4: Pico do Fogo Ride & Gorreana tea plantation visit
The half-day ride goes through the village and takes us up to Pico do Fogo, a mountain surrounded with what almost seems to be a tropical forest. We enjoy lunch. Afterwards, we do a half day excursion by car to Gorreana tea plantation. In the fantastic crater of Furnas, we will have a swim in a warm natural pool with water temperatures between 32 - 37 degrees.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 5: Remedios & Cabuco Ride
We ride on small roads and over pastures. A large part of the ride is on fields with milking cows. From the green pastures we have nice views over the middle parts of S. Miguel.
Later on, our itineraryleads up and down winding roads with several nice opportunities for canter.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 6: Half-Day Ride
After breakfast, we will have a half day of leisure (maybe shopping, going to the beach, or visit the whale and dolphin safari for 55 Euro per person). We have lunch and then head for a half day ride leading up and down on winding roads with several nice opportunities for a canter. We ride to the top of a field with a magnificent view of the north as well as the south coast. 
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 7: Sete Cidades Ride
Today will be an unforgettable day, this is like riding in a fairytale. The full day ride takes us along the volcano crater rim overlooking the twin lakes on one side and the ocean on the other. The tranquility of the waters and the scent of the Hydrangeas, which border the crater rim, contrast the steep sides of the crater, creating a fascinating sight. Continuing down into the crater to the small and picturesque village of Sete Cidades and the Green and Blue lakes. Picnic on the grass shore of the Green lake.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 8: Departure
Departure after breakfast and transfer to the airport.
Meals included: Breakfast



Sample Itinerary: The Micaelense Ride - subject to changes 
 
This program is suited for novice riders. However, please note that the program includes long trots and some canters.

Please note this is just a suggested itinerary and is subject to changes ...  some of the order of rides may vary.

Day 1: Arrival
Transfer from the airport to the lodge and riding center. Enjoy a delicious dinner and solid night's rest
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 2: Livramento Ride
After breakfast we get to meet our horses and get to know one another during a 1-hour riding lesson to get to know our horses and then break for lunch. The ride this afternoon takes us through the village and along fantastic stone walls, which are easily looked over from horseback. Passing pastures with milking cows up to what almost seems to be a rainforest "jungle".
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 3: Lagoa do Fogo Ride
Today we take a half day ride on the south side of Lagoa do Fogo. We ride on small roads and over pastures. A large part of the ride is on fields with milking cows. From the green pastures we have nice views over the middle parts of Sao Miguel. Afternoon at leisure (or maybe a whale & dolphin safari extra cost 55 euro/person)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 4: Pico do Refúgio Ride
Half day ride exploring the beautiful north cost. Valleys covered with exuberant vegetation, charming villages and panoramic sea views. After lunch, half day excursion by car to the fantastic crater of Furnas we will have a swim in a warm natural pool with water temperatures between 34 - 37 degrees. Drink sparkling mineral water directly from the spring and more.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 5: Pico da Multa Ride & Ponta Delgada Visit
Today a ride that offers a bit of everything including fun canters. We start the ride close to the ocean, then up and over the hill Pico da Multa, continuing through the village of Gramas and we finish close to Ribeira Grande. After lunch, we visit to Ponta Delgada to do some shopping. 
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 6: Sightseeing & Half-Day Ride
We leave by car to visit one of the most spectacular places on the island. Lagoa do Fogo (Firelake) and Caldeira Velha, a warm natural swimming pool with a beautiful waterfall. At the top of the mountain we look down in the crater of an extinct volcano to see the enormous lake. Next stop is Caldeira Velha where the warm water river joins into a waterfall, forming a pool in a steaming geyser under the leafy forest of tree ferns. Time for a nice bath. After lunch, we spend a charming half day ride leading up and down on winding roads with several nice opportunities for a canter. We ride to the top of a field with magnificent view of the north as well as the south coast.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 7: Sete Cidades Ride
An unforgettable day, it is like riding in a fairytale landscape. The ride in Sete Cidades (twin lakes) takes us along the volcano crater rim overlooking the twin lakes on one side and the ocean on the other. The tranquility of the waters and the scent of the Hydrangeas, which border the crater rim, contrast the steep sides of the crater, creating a fascinating sight. Continuing down into the crater to the small and picturesque village of Sete Cidades and the Green and the Blue lakes. 
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 8: Departure
Departure after breakfast and transfer to the airport.
Meals included: Breakfast


Sample Itinerary for 2022: The Micaelense Ride - subject to changes

Due to extreme rainfall, the following changes have been implemented for this year.

Day 1: Arrival
Transfer from the airport to the lodge and riding center. Enjoy a delicious dinner and solid night's rest
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 2: Livramento Ride
After breakfast we get to meet our horses and get to know one another during a 1-hour riding lesson to get to know our horses and then break for lunch. The ride this afternoon takes us through the village and along fantastic stone walls, which are easily looked over from horseback. Passing pastures with milking cows up to what almost seems to be a rainforest "jungle".
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 3: Lagoa do Fogo Ride
Today we take a half day ride on the south side of Lagoa do Fogo. We ride on small roads and over pastures. A large part of the ride is on fields with milking cows. From the green pastures we have nice views over the middle parts of Sao Miguel. Afternoon at leisure (or maybe a whale & dolphin safari extra cost 55 euro/person)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 4: Pico do Refúgio Ride
Half day ride exploring the beautiful north cost. Valleys covered with exuberant vegetation, charming villages and panoramic sea views. After lunch, half day excursion by car to the fantastic crater of Furnas we will have a swim in a warm natural pool with water temperatures between 34 - 37 degrees. Drink sparkling mineral water directly from the spring and more.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 5: Pico da Multa Ride & Ponta Delgada Visit
Today a ride that offers a bit of everything including fun canters. We start the ride close to the ocean, then up and over the hill Pico da Multa, continuing through the village of Gramas and we finish close to Ribeira Grande. After lunch, we visit to Ponta Delgada to do some shopping. 
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 6: Sightseeing & Half-Day Ride
We leave by car to visit one of the most spectacular places on the island: Lagoa do Fogo (Firelake) and Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande, thermal bath dating back to 1811.
After lunch, we spend a charming half day ride leading up and down on winding roads with several nice opportunities for a canter. We ride to the top of a field with magnificent view of the north as well as the south coast.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 7: Sete Cidades Ride
An unforgettable day, it is like riding in a fairytale landscape. The ride in Sete Cidades (twin lakes) takes us along the volcano crater rim overlooking the twin lakes on one side and the ocean on the other. The tranquility of the waters and the scent of the Hydrangeas, which border the crater rim, contrast the steep sides of the crater, creating a fascinating sight. Continuing down into the crater to the small and picturesque village of Sete Cidades and the Green and the Blue lakes. 
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Quinta


Day 8: Departure
Departure after breakfast and transfer to the airport.
Meals included: Breakfast


Non Riders
Non-riding companions are welcome to join this trip. It is best to have a car in order to do some sightseeing while the rest of the group explores on horseback.
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Green Azores Island Rambler
Tour Code: IT-PGSRAZ
8 days / 7 nights
Dates : Available all Year

Trip Rating :
Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
CIntermediate
Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D Strong Intermediate
Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Standard
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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Season Seasons  Min / MaxReserve
C 2024 01/01 - 03/31 8d / 7n 8 day trip, Green Azores Ram... 1 /9 Reserve
D 2024 01/01 - 03/31 8d / 7n 8 day trip, The Micaelense R... 1 /9 Reserve
A 2024 04/01 - 10/31 8d / 7n 8 day trip, Green Azores Ram... 1 /9 Reserve
B 2024 04/01 - 10/31 8d / 7n 8 day trip, The Micaelense R... 1 /9 Reserve
C 2024 11/01 - 12/31 8d / 7n 8 day trip, Green Azores Ram... 1 /9 Reserve
D 2024 11/01 - 12/31 8d / 7n 8 day trip, The Micaelense R... 1 /9 Reserve
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Tack: English
Horses: Lusitano, Lusitano/Arab cross
Pace: At all paced according to riding level...

Airport: Ponta Delgda (PDL) - Joao Paulo II, Azores
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