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Essential Azores Hiking Experience
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Pre-Travel Form
We need some important information prior to your trip. This information will include your flight details which we need for your transfer. Please fill in this information as soon as possible.
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Please use this form to add available options to your tour. Any options selected will be added to your file and you will receive an updated invoice.
Please note that double occupancy availability cannot be guaranteed for pre and post accommodations. If you do not have a roommate available to match you with you will be required to book at a single rate.
Arrival Details
Arrive to Ponta Delgada - João Paulo II Airport (PDL) - at any time on or before first day of tour. Transfer to NEAT Hotel Avenida Ponta Delgada.
Departure Details
Depart from Terceira Island - Lajes Airport (TER) - at any time on last day of tour. Depart from Zenite Boutique Hotel & Spa.
Airport Transfers
The following information has been provided by our supplier to assist in arrangement of airport transfers*.
The distance from Ponta Delgada Airport (João Paulo II Airport) to the centre of Ponta Delgada is 5 kilometres. By car, it takes about 10 minutes to get to the centre of Ponta Delgada.
Aerobus to Ponta Delgada: A shuttle bus runs to and from the city every 40 minutes. The route has 21 bus stops, one can be found at the airport in front of the terminal. Bus stop 8 (Avenida Infante Dom Henrique) has a central location in Ponta Delgada, within walking distance of hotels and Igreja de São Sebastião. Travel time from Ponta Delgada Airport is 20 minutes. Tickets are available from the ANC Aerobus desk at the airport, you can ask the employee which bus stop is closest to your accommodation. It is also possible to buy tickets from the bus driver. Children from 2 to 11 years, seniors older than 64 years and residents of the Azores will receive a discount. The bus offers space for 25 passengers. Please consult website and timetable ANC Aerobus for more information. Aerobus prices for single returns are:
- Adults € 4.50 € 6.50
- Children and seniors € 3 € 4
Taxi to Ponta Delgada: Taxi is the quickest and most comfortable way to get to and from Ponta Delgada Airport. The price for a taxi ride from the airport to the centre of Ponta Delgada is about € 15.
To arrange an arrival or departure transfer, we recommend you book through our preferred transfer provider -
HolidayTaxis – at https://partner.holidaytaxis.com/?ref=GADVE
Choose from a range of transport options including both private and shared transfers at a discounted rate. We advise that you book both your arrival and departure transfers in advance. Please make sure you have the following details before booking:
- Flight number
- Flight arrival date and time
- Flight departure date and time
- Passenger's name
- Number of passengers
- Valid email address
- Valid mobile telephone number
- Drop off and/or pick up address
*Airport transfers are not included in the cost of this tour.
Flight Information
The Women’s Travel Club recommends booking flexible/refundable air tickets when possible. Please do not book flights until your tour status is guaranteed. Once your flights are booked please enter your flight information on the pre-travel form above.
If you would like assistance booking international flights for your tour please use the form below. The Women’s Travel Club Flight Desk will work with you to arrange the best options.
Our Flight management fee is CAD 100.00 + HST, per tour.
Entry Requirements
Visa
Portugal is a Schengen area country. Canadian and U.S. citizens do not need a visa for travel to countries within the Schengen area. However, visa-free travel only applies to stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Stays are cumulative and include visits to any Schengen area country.
Passport
Passports must be valid for 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave the Schengen area and have 2 blank pages. Make sure that the Portuguese border officer stamps your passport when you enter Portugal. Without a stamp, you could be fined or detained from Portugal.
Vaccinations
While no specific vaccinations are required, we recommend that your routine vaccinations are up to date and that you visit a local travel health clinic or doctor for advice prior to the trip.
The Women's Travel Club recommends travelers to be fully vaccinated against COVID. Some countries will require COVID vaccination to enter, it is the traveler's resposibility to insure they meet all requirements.
Travel requirements may change at any time. Please visit your government's travel recommendations page.
Canada - https://travel.gc.ca/
USA - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html
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Suggested Packing List
This is a suggested packing list for your tour. Please keep in mind that your personal needs or requirements may differ from the items on this list.
- Flight information and documents - eticket number
- Travel insurance policy
- Passport (make a copy)
- COVID vaccination certificate
- Pre travel COVID test certificate (if required)
- Pen (please bring your own for filling our documents)
- Camera (with extra memory cards and batteries)
- Cash, credit card and debit card
- Cell phone, tablet, etc with charging cables
- Day pack (for daily excursions)
- Earplugs (if needed)
- Electical adapter and converter
- External charger
- Face masks
- First aid kit and medications (bring extra prescription medications in their prescription bottles/packages)
- Fleece top/sweater
- Footwear including comfortable closed toe shoes
- Hand sanitizer
- Hat
- Headphones or earbuds
- Hiking shoes or boots
- Light jacket
- Locks for bags
- Long pants, capris and/or shorts
- Money belt (optional)
- Personal entertainment (reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc)
- Refillable water bottle
- Scarf or wrap
- Shirts (blouses, t-shirts, tank tops, etc)
- Sleepwear
- Small travel towel (optional)
- Smart outfit (optional for evenings out)
- Sunglasses
- Swimsuit and wrap
- Toiletries
- Watch and/or alarm clock
Weather
Average summer temperatures in the Azores range between 19°C (66°F) and 22°C (71°F). The best time to visit is June through August. During this time, temperatures are at their highest, cloudy days are fewer and farther between and the likelihood of rain is low. You can expect an average daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F).
Currency
Portugal is one of 19 European Union countries whose common official currency is the euro. 1 euro is divided into 100 cents. The coins come in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, and 1 and 2 euros. The notes are differentiated by their size and colour and come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros. One side of the coins has a common design (the European side), and the other side has a national symbol. All euro coins can be used in any euro-zone country, irrespective of which national symbols they display.
ATMs (Multibanco): Portugal has a national network of cash machines (ATMs) identified by the symbol MB (Multibanco), from which you can withdraw cash 24 hours a day.
Currency Exchange: You can exchange money at banks, which are open from 8.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. five working days a week; at bureaux de change; and at automatic currency exchange machines (these are for currency sale transactions only).
Credit cards: In Portugal, the most commonly used credit cards are: Visa, American Express, Diners Club, Europay / MasterCard, JCB and Maestro.
Electric Outlets
In Portugal there are two associated plug types, types C and F. Type C plugs have two round pins and type F plugs have two round pins with two earth clips on the side. Portugal operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
A universal all-in-one travel adapter (can be purchased from retailers like Amazon) will allow you to plug in and charge most electronic devices. Most electronic devices have built-in converters. However, if you plan to use North American appliances like hair dryers, flat irons or curling irons you will need a converter.