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Experiences

Nature all around you

Here, time is whatever you want it to be. So why not take the opportunity to embrace experiences and activities you have never tried before? Do something new and different; make memories. As a couple or a family, we all have something to discover here.

So much to explore. Irrigation terraces and trails, by bicycle or on foot. Paddle your way across the lagoons or go canyoning downriver to discover waterfalls and more hot springs. On an island of volcanoes, a sea of people take care of the local fauna and flora and will show you how and where to watch whales and dolphins in a more sustainable and careful manner, as is our nature.


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Aerial Yoga / Aerial Pilates

Enjoy our island with a practice that involves well-being at all levels: mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual. This practice consists of uniting the body and mind with our surroundings.

2h ⁄ Min. 1 pax / Max. 2

From €95 /pax

Includes: Class with teacher and all necessary materials.

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Backpack picnic

Take the flavors of the Azores with you in a picnic backpack. A special menu to take with you on adventures.

€35 per adult ⁄ €25 per child

Condition: Pre-booking required (48 hours in advance). You can buy it at our reception and take the Octant Backpack. Free cancellation up to 24 hours inadvance. Cancellations on the same day, will be charged 50% of the price. Confirmation depends on the availability of the À TERRA restaurant.

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Big game tuna and swordfish

The Azores Sea is one of the favorite places for sport fishing
lovers and we will show you why. As our sea is influenced by the
Gulf Stream, sportfishing is a great success. Several species, during
their migratory route, pass through our waters, large pelagics
such as swordfish and tuna. The boats are equipped with the latest
navigation and safety technology. For a more sustainable practice,
we are apologists for the “take and release” concept. We catch
the fish to observe and take pictures andthen release it alive
again into the sea.

4h ⁄ Min. 1 ⁄ Max. 8 pax

From €600 /boat

Includes: Fishing equipment and specialist.

Buggy or ATV tour

We depart from Ponta Delgada towards the dirt roads of Sete Cidades or Ribeira Grande. Get ready to feel the adrenaline peaks.

4h ⁄ Min. 1 - Max. 6 pax
From €80
Includes: Buggy or Quad with driver and certified tour guide.

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Canyoning

São Miguel has an endless number of streams. Venture into one of them: dive into crystalline waters, rappel down waterfalls and go down thenatural slides you will find along the way.

3h or 6h ⁄ Min. 2

From €70

Includes: Full set of equipment, tour guide, photos and video of the activity – optional shuttle.

City Tour

On this tour, we will discover the city of Ponta Delgada, learn interesting facts and discover details that might go unnoticed. We will visit the main historical monuments, the city center and the traditional farmers' market, where you can buy and taste some local products.This is a walking tour.

2h30 ⁄ Min. 1 ⁄ Max. 8 pax

From €40 /pax

Includes: Certified guide, tour of Ponta Delgada.

Ten things you won't want to miss when you stay with us

  1. Delight yourself with a warm ‘Bolo Lêvedo’ at breakfast.
  2. Getting lost on the road and get stuck at a cows traffic jam.
  3. Take a walk by the Lagoa do Fogo.
  4. Enjoy the sunset while drinking a cocktail at the Whale Watching Bar.
  5. Discover the numerous waterfalls on the island of São Miguel.
  6. Get to Lagoa das Sete Cidades through a secret path.
  7. Relax at the Octant Hotels Ponta Delgada Spa after a day of exploring the island.
  8. Share a plate of ‘lapas’ and ‘cracas’ from the Atlantic Ocean.
  9. Visit the Furnas Valley and finish the day at the Octant Hotels Furnas thermal pool.
  10. Go to the Vila Franca do Campo’s islet and dive into the crystal clear waters of the sea.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 72 hours in advance will not be charged any value of the activity; Cancellation 48h in advance will be charged 100% of the value of the activity. All experiences must be booked in advance and are subject to availability. They may change due to weather and other conditions.