Geography Trip To The Azores School Trip
Sweet Chariot
We offer a fantastic bespoke school geography tour package to the Azores, enabling schools to build their perfect itinerary which compliments the school curriculum and gives students a chance to experience first-hand, the geographical phenomena that they are learning about in the classroom. Located atop a triple junction of tectonic plates, the archipelago provides firsthand experience of caldera lakes, fumaroles, lava tunnels, and geothermal energy production
Students will explore caldera lakes, such as Sete Cidades, and experience geothermal activity directly at hot springs and fumaroles in Furnas. The island also offers dramatic coastal scenery featuring volcanic basalt cliffs, sea arches, stacks, and black sand beaches.
The Azores are a prime example of sustainable tourism and renewable energy, with visits to geothermal and hydroelectric plants showing how volcanic activity is harnessed. Beyond the rocks, students can study unique flora, explore tea plantations, and witness aquaculture, including pineapple farming.
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Example Itineraries for our 2026 & 2027 trips
Day 1
Fly from London to Ponta Delgada.
Check in to 3* Hotel on half board basis.
Explore historic city, marina and historic gates.
Day 2
Visit Vista do Rei viewpoint & Sete Cidades Lakes to explore the volcanic crater lakes and views.
Afternoon at Mosteiros Beach and discovering the underground lava tube system at Gruta do Carvão Lava Tube.
Day 3
Explore the geothermal fumaroles hot springs at Furnas Valley.
Afternoon at Poça da Dona Beija or Terra Nostra Park, which includes Furnas Cozido lunch, a traditional geothermal stew, before visiting the thermal baths.
Return to hotel with stop at Pico do Ferro Viewpoint.
Day 4
Morning visit to Gorreana or Porto Formoso Tea Plantation, where you will enjoy a tasting of locally grown Azorean tea while learning about traditional cultivation and production methods.
This afternoon will take you to the North coast and Ribeira dos Caldeirões Waterfalls.
Day 5
Morning visit to Caldeira Velha Thermal Baths and Lagoa do Fogo Viewpoint.
This afternoon visit a geothermal or hydroelectric power station, followed by a tour of the Augusto Arruda Pineapple Plantation.
Day 6
Breakfast and check out of your rooms.
Depart on your flight back to the UK.
Fly from London to Ponta Delgada.
Check in to 3* Hotel on half board basis.
Explore historic city, marina and historic gates.
Day 2
Visit Vista do Rei viewpoint & Sete Cidades Lakes to explore the volcanic crater lakes and views.
Afternoon at Mosteiros Beach and discovering the underground lava tube system at Gruta do Carvão Lava Tube.
Day 3
Explore the geothermal fumaroles hot springs at Furnas Valley.
Afternoon at Poça da Dona Beija or Terra Nostra Park, which includes Furnas Cozido lunch, a traditional geothermal stew, before visiting the thermal baths.
Return to hotel with stop at Pico do Ferro Viewpoint.
Day 4
Morning visit to Gorreana or Porto Formoso Tea Plantation, where you will enjoy a tasting of locally grown Azorean tea while learning about traditional cultivation and production methods.
This afternoon will take you to the North coast and Ribeira dos Caldeirões Waterfalls.
Day 5
Morning visit to Caldeira Velha Thermal Baths and Lagoa do Fogo Viewpoint.
This afternoon visit a geothermal or hydroelectric power station, followed by a tour of the Augusto Arruda Pineapple Plantation.
Day 6
Breakfast and check out of your rooms.
Depart on your flight back to the UK.
Which Curriculum Subjects do we cater for?
Cultural
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Science
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Geography
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Geology
Visiting Iceland on a geology school trip is an exceptional opportunity because the island is a living textbook of geological processes, offering dramatic and easily accessible examples of key concepts.
What size groups do we cater for?
Groups of more than 15 students and 2 staff.
Who are Sweet Chariot?
With over 30 years' experience in school group tours, Sweet Chariot organise a wide range of bespoke tours and trips to suit every need. Our tours are tailor-made to match your school's exact requirements and curriculum, creating an educationally engaging experience. We are also members of the School Travel Forum.
Teacher Checklist
Risk Assessments Free Places for Teachers ATOL Licence WYSE Travel Foundation Tailor your trip
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