Exploring Horta Town

Horta is a wonderful town because it's so walkable. We'll enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then take a short walk to our first run of the week! See the town and cliff top views on this grassy and gravely course. At the finish line, you can cool off with a swim in the ocean.

Work up an appetite yet? We thought so. Fill up on a tasty lunch with the group in town because we're going on a historic whaling experience. Here, you'll get to ride on an original whaling canoe and see what it was like to hunt for whale before modern technology.

These canoes were built locally and designed to hunt sperm whales with harpoons. This method of whaling persisted on the islands until 1984. Of course, today they are used for fun.

Visit Caldeira Volcano

Day three starts with breakfast at the hotel, then a quick drive to Caldeira, the tall volcano on the island...technically the volcano is the island, but you get the point. This is an epic and thrilling run around the crater rim that will take your breath away. A picnic lunch in Parque Cabouco follows. 

Back to Horta we go for more leisure! This time, we'll enjoy a walking tour of Horta and discover Azorean maritime history at the whaling museum. Afterward, we'll enjoy a relaxing and delightful dinner together.

Diving in The Azores

Rinse and repeat! Fuel up in the morning and then get ready to run. We're heading to Between Mounts on the west side of the island. You may want your trail shoes for this one. It's got mud, grass, lava stones, sand, and roots. We couldn't pick a more varied terrain if we tried. Cool off with an ocean swim afterward.

After such a thrilling run, indulge in a rich barbecue lunch complete with a Chamarrita dance show! Chamarrita is danced to a 3/4 rhythm and usually features fiddle as well. You're in for a lively treat!

Take the afternoon off and relax or explore in your preferred travel language — whether that includes sunning yourself on the beach, hitting the water on a paddle board, snorkeling, or casting a line into the blue ocean, we can help you arrange an activity.

Journey to Pico's Vineyards

It's island hopping day. Luckily, this is a leisurely trip. We'll ride a boat from the island of Faial to the island of Pico and will look for dolphin and whale along the way. While wildlife is never guaranteed, this is one of the best spots to see these graceful sea mammals. Relax and keep your eyes on the horizon.  

When we arrive on Pico Island, enjoy lunch, have a bit of down time, and change into your running clothes. We're embarking on a sunset run through local vineyards. And yes, you will get to dine and sample the wine after our run. Yum!

Running the Caminho Dos Burros

El Caminho dos Burros. It's our longest run yet and you may wish you had a donkey to carry you to the finish line. Luckily, it's mostly downhill, so no pack animals are required. Take a dip in one of the island's natural swimming holes after your run, if you'd like.

In the afternoon, inviting blue waters gently rock our kayaks as we paddle around the sea. After kayaking, the afternoon is yours. Have dinner on your own with new friends that you've made. Ask us for recommendations!

Free time and farewells

Our final race of the week takes us to our run, Mistérios do Sul. Enjoy your last jaunt around the island, stretch out those legs, and snap some epic running photos!

We'll enjoy swimming and lunch together after our run before chilling out for more free time. This is your chance to grab some souvenirs in town, explore a museum, and soak in the island life. We conclude our week with a farewell dinner at Cella Bar, known for its great food and unique architectural design. Together, we'll reminisce on beautiful landscapes, exhilarating trails, and memorable moments.

Depart from Pico

We're sorry to say it but even this adventure must come to an end. You're free to stick around and explore some more on your own or head home to tell your friends and family about your week abroad. Either way, it's not "goodbye," it's "until next time."