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Azores for All ……………………………………………………………………… 1 THE AZORES FOR ALL ……………………………………………………………………….. 4 TURNING THE AZORES ACCESSIBLE ………………………………………………………...5 AZORES – NATURE 1 / ACTIVITIES 1.1 / Walking trail + Tasting session + Kayaking ………………………………………7 1.2 / Adapted Van Tours ……………………………………………………………………7 1.2.1 / Full day Sete Cidades / Fogo Lake 1.2.2 / Full day Furnas / Fogo Lake 1.2.3 / Half day Sete Cidades 1.2.4 / Half day Fogo Lake 1.3 / Jeep Safari……………………………………………………………………...9 1.3.1 / Full day Sete Cidades 1.3.2 / Full day Sete Cidades / Fogo Lake 1.3.3 / Full day Nordeste 1.3.4 / Half day Fogo Lake 1.3.5 / Half day Sete Cidades 1.4 / Walking Trails……………………………………………………………………… 12 1.4.1 / Full day Canário Lake – Sete Cidades walking trail 1.4.2 / Half day Vista do Rei – Sete Cidades walking trail 1.4.3 / Half day Serra Devassa walking trail 1.5 / Traditional / Adapted Games……………………………………………………… 13 2 / SERVICES 2.1 / Canoe rental …………………………………………………………………………14 2.2 / Paddle canoes rental………………………………………………………………..14 2.3 / Bike rental……………………………………………………………………………15 2.4 / Joellette tour………………………………………………………………………….16 2.5 / Beach chair …………………………………………………………………………..16 2 AZORES – CULTURE 1 / ACTIVITIES 1.1 / Cultural tours…………………………………………………………………………17 1.1.1 / Garden tours 1.1.2 / Historical tour – Ponta Delgada 2 / SERVICES 2.1 / Access ramps…………………………………………………………………………18 2.2 / Cultural audioguides…………………………………………………………………18 3 / TRANSFERS AND PICK-UPS……………………………………………………………….19 GENERAL CONDITIONS/PAYMENT/BOOKING/ CONTACTS…………………………………. 20 3 THE AZORES FOR ALL Through the brand AZORES FOR ALL, CRESAÇOR a Regional Cooperative of Solidarity Economy is pioneer in the promotion of social and inclusive tourism in the Azores Islands. Since 2005, we have been promoting the democratization of tourism in the Azores, offering information, services and adapted activities to residents and tourists with or without special needs. Being aware that choosing the right destination is the basis of an unforgettable trip, we give priority and pay great attention to all details that matter to all kinds of needs. Whether you are looking for a hotel with adapted room or eager to go hiking on a volcano, our team members will provide you with personalized information to make your trip go smooth with lots of fun and unforgettable moments. We offer our services to individual clients, groups as well as travel agents, tour operators. Besides presenting our services, this guide also encloses general information about the accessibility of transports to and inside the Azores. To turn our clients’ experience fluid and barrier-free, we also provide assistance, transfers and pick- ups with adapted equipment... CONTACT US (+351) 296 098 866 (+351) 919 538 214 E-mail [email protected] Site www.azoresforall.com www.cresacor.pt 4 Turning the Azores accessible A pluralistic archipelago With nine islands and many different landscapes, colours and textures, the Azores offer an incredible diversity that appeal to all tastes. Sea or mountain, blue or green, nature or culture; intense experiences are waiting for you in the Azores! Exploring São Miguel without barriers The Island of São Miguel, where we operate, is the biggest of the archipelago, with 62.1 km in length and 15.8 as its maximal width - and gathers more than the half of the Azorean population (137.856 inhabitants in 2011). Due to its development in terms of infrastructure and to the diversity of services available, this gateway to the Azores is also the most accessible. Azores for All offers assistance in all phases of the journey, provides transfer from and to the airport with an adapted van, counselling in hotels adapted to our clients’ personal needs and above all organizes adapted activities and excursions. 5 HOW TO GET TO THE AZORES The Azores are made accessible by 9 airlines from 10 countries. Lisboa | Porto | Funchal | Frankfurt | Munique | Dusseldorf | Bruxelas | Toronto | Montreal | Copenhaga | Madrid | Barcelona | Las Palmas | Boston | Oakland | Providence | New York | Amsterdão | Estocolmo | London GETTING AROUND Inter-islands flights Inter-islands ferries Adapted van and operated by Sata. operated by equipment in São Assistance to people Atlânticoline: Assistance Miguel. with reduced mobility. to people with reduced http://azoresforall.com/p https://www.sata.pt/en mobility. t/ http://www.atlanticoline .pt/p/p/index.php?lang= en CLIMATE The Azores are characterized by their mild climate throughout the year. At any time of the year clouds and rain are a possibility. From June to October the periods of sunshine are longer and there are higher temperatures. The average air temperature ranges between 13°C and 22°C. The average sea temperature ranges between 16ºC in winter and 22ºC in summer. CURRENCY Euro is the currency used. Visitors can use ATMs to withdraw money. CLOTHING During the whole year a swimsuit is recommended due to the possibility of bathing in thermal waters and a waterproof coat due to the possibility of rain. From October to November as from March to May light coats and sweaters are advised. From June to September short sleeves and light clothing are advised. For December to February warm clothing is advised. 6 AZORES – NATURE 1 / ACTIVITIES 1.1 / Walking trail + Tasting session + Kayaking Duration 05h00 € Price 45.00€ Included Insurance, canoes, guide, tasting session of local products, and transfer from and to hotel Not included Lunch Pedestrian walk Vista Rei – Sete Cidades (7km), followed by a small tasting session of local products (bread, fresh cheese and white tea). Restored with energy you’ll get to appreciate kayaking at the Blue and green lake of Sete Cidades. 1.2 / Adapted van tours 1.2.1 / Full day Sete Cidades / Lagoa do Fogo Duration 07h30 € Price 60.00€ Included Insurance, guide, entrance to places stated on program and transfer from and to hotel Not included Lunch Pico do Carvão viewpoint; Vista do Rei viewpoint; Lagoa de Santiago Viewpoint; Sete Cidades Parish; Ribeira Grande city; Caldeira Velha Interpretation Centre; Lagoa do Fogo viewpoint. 7 1.2.2 / Full day Furnas / Fogo Lake Duration 07h30 € Price 60.00€ Included Insurance, guide, entrance to places stated on program and transfer from and to hotel Not included Lunch Pico da Barrosa Viewpoint; Lagoa do Fogo viewpoint; Ribeira Grande city; Gorreana’s Tea Factory; Pico do Ferro Viewpoint;Lagoa das Furnas; Terra Nostra Garden. 1.2.3 / Half day Sete Cidades Duration 03h30 € Price 30.00€ Included Insurance, guide, entrance to places stated on program and transfer from and to hotel Not included Lunch Vista do Rei viewpoint; Lagoa de Santiago viewpoint; Sete Cidades Parish; Carvão Viewpoint; Escalvado Viewpoint. 8 1.2.4 / Half day Fogo Lake Duration 03h30 € Price 30.00€ Included Insurance, guide, entrance to places stated on program and transfer from and to hotel Not included Lunch Pico da Barrosa Viewpoint; Lagoa do Fogo viewpoint; Caldeira Velha Interpretation Centre; Ribeira Grande City; 1.3 / Jeep Safari 1.3.1 / Full day Furnas Duration 07h30 € Price 55.00€ Included Insurance, guide, entrance to places stated on program and transfer from and to hotel Not included Lunch Santa Iria viewpoint; Gorreana Tea Factory; Pico do Ferro Viewpoint; Lagoa das Furnas; Terra Nostra Garden and Caldeiras das Furnas (Furnas Lake Calderas). 9 1.3.2 / Full day Sete Cidades / Fogo Lake Duration 07h30 € Price 55.00€ Included Insurance, guide, entrance to places stated on program and transfer from and to hotel Not included Lunch Sete Cidades viewpoints and highlights; Ferraria; Lagoa do Fogo viewpoint; Caldeira Velha Interpretation Centre. 1.3.3 / Full day Nordeste Duration 07h30 € Price 60.00€ Included Insurance, guide,entrance to places stated on program and transfer from and to hotel Not included Lunch Pico do Cavalo Viewpoint; Priolo Interpretation Centre; Nordeste Town; Ponta do Sossego and Ponta da Madrugada Viewpoints. 10 1.3.4 / Half day Lagoa do Fogo or Lagoa das Sete Cidades Duration 03h30 € Price 30.00€ Included Insurance, guide, entrance to places stated on program, transfer from and to hotel Not included Lunch Pico da Barrosa Viewpoint; Lagoa do Fogo viewpoint; Caldeira Velha Interpretation Centre; Sete Cidades – Vista do Rei Viewpoint, Lagoa de Santiago Viewpoint, Sete Cidades Parish, Escalvado Viewpoint 1.3.5 / Half day Sete Cidades Duration 03h30 € Price 30.00€ Included Insurance, guide, entrance to places stated on program, transfer from and to hotel Not included Lunch Sete Cidades viewpoints and highlights and a visit to Ferraria. 11 1.4 / Walking Trails 1.4.1 / Full day Canário Lake – Sete Cidades walking trail Duration 03h00 € Price 50.00€ Included Insurance, guide, picnic lunch, transfer from and to hotel Extension 11,8 km This route is linear and easy-to-reach. Starts near Mata do Canário wood in the western part of the island, reaches Pico da Cruz viewpoint, a hill point that offers a beautiful view over the Sete Cidades lakes, and continues to the path that skirts the Blue Lake until getting to Sete Cidades parish. 1.4.2 / Half day Vista do Rei – Sete Cidades walking trail Duration 02h00 € Price 25.00€ Included Insurance, guide, transfer from and to hotel Not included Lunch Extension 7,7 km This route is linear and easy-to-reach. It starts at Vista do Rei viewpoint, with starting point on the western side of Sete Cidades caldera, from this point at the right side it’s possible to see Caldeira Seca and Sete Cidades lakes and at the left side the western coast of S. Miguel island. After the unpaved path it’s easy to reach Sete Cidades parish with just a turn to the right. This trail runs through 12 Protected Landscape area. 1.4.3 / Half day Serra Devassa walking trail Duration 02h00 € Price 25.00€ Included Insurance, guide, transfer from and to hotel Not included Lunch Extension 5 km This short circular trail begins and ends opposite the Lagoa do Canário and takes about 2 hours to be completed.
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