Swimming with dolphins
Azores

Adventure

Nature

The Big Blue... Breathe, relax and dive in.
Welcome to the kingdom of the dolphins and live a waking dream... Come and meet the cetaceans with Human Trip, in compliance with the legislation in force. We have selected experienced local professionals to guide you and share their passion with you.

From

1265€

Length of stay

8 days / 7 nights

Minimum number of participants

Privatized trip from 2 persons
Customisable programme

Highlights

Meet these extraordinary animals.
For all: children aged 7 and over.
An ideal, pure setting right in the middle of the ocean.

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Day 1

Paris, Horta, Pico Island

Departure for the Azores

Departure for the Azores

Departure from Paris on a scheduled airline. Arrival at HORTA. Welcome by our local correspondents and transfer to the pier for the boat trip to the island of Pico (approx. 20 minutes).
Welcome at the port of Pico and transfer to your accommodation.

Day 2-7

Pico Island

Sea trips (3 hours per trip)

Sea trips (3 hours per trip)

During your stay, you'll go on 4 'swim with the dolphins' outings, either in the morning or in the afternoon (subject to weather conditions and supervised by professionals).
Meals are on your own. Make the most of your 12 free days with guided excursions or a car to discover all the treasures of the island of Pico.

Day 8

Pico Island, Horta, Paris

Flight to France

Flight to France

Transfer to the port. Take the boat to HORTA (approx. 20 minutes). On arrival, transfer to the airport.
(Depending on flight times, an overnight stay in Horta may be necessary due to ferry crossing times).

Price per person from €1180 incl. VAT*.

- Based on 2 participants

This price includes :

  • Transport including VAT from Paris (from other cities, please contact us).
  • Transfer from Horta airport to the port of Horta and back.
  • Transfers from the jetty to your accommodation in Pico and back.
  • Accommodation for 7 nights in a self-catering flat with shared facilities.
  • 4 sea outings, depending on weather conditions.

At your expense :

  • Optional multi-risk insurance for assistance and repatriation of luggage.
  • Ferry crossings (approx. €5 per crossing).
  • Meals and drinks during the stay.
  • Discount for accompanying person (not taking part in sea trips) : - 240 €.
  • Car or bike hire.
  • Hire of wetsuits or snorkelling equipment.
  • Personal expenses and activities not explicitly mentioned in the programme.

* Price from Paris. Please contact us for any other departure city.

IMPORTANT: Fares are calculated on the basis of the low season for airfare. The price may vary depending on your booking date and the number of seats remaining on the flights (especially during school holidays). The price is therefore given from and to be reconfirmed at the time of your registration.

For a group request (from 10 people) or to customize your trip, please contact us.

Fares subject to availability at the time of booking.

Comfort

Double rooms to share in a comfortable flat with all amenities.

Climate and equipment

To get to the Azores, it's best to travel between April-May and September-October to make the most of your getaway. These periods offer ideal weather for swimming, sports, walking and any other activity that will make your stay enjoyable.

Climate :

- Sea trips are subject to the weather. A 15-day stay is enough to guarantee the 4 outings, as the climate in the Azores is very capricious.
- In exceptional circumstances, very few outings may be possible in 1 week. We cannot be held responsible for this and no refunds will be possible.

Equipment :

- You can bring your own snorkelling equipment or hire it on site.

Health

Up-to-date vaccinations.
Be a good swimmer.

More information on the Pasteur website.

Formalities

PASSPORT & VISAS

For your trip to the Azores, you will need a valid passport or identity card.

More information on the France Diplomatie website.

Our opinion

We recommend that you hire a car to discover the island at your own pace during your free time. Please contact us before your departure to discuss car hire.
This trip is recommended for good swimmers and people who feel comfortable in the water.

The + humans trip

- A tourism professional for over 25 years, our contact is a nature lover whose main passion is observing wild animals (photography). He contributes to scientific research and species conservation programmes in collaboration with young people and students.

- The 5 species you are allowed to swim with: Bottlenose dolphins - Common dolphins - Striped dolphins - Atlantic spotted dolphins - Risso's dolphins.

- Shark-watching trips can be organised in place of dolphin-watching trips and excursions to neighbouring islands.

- Possibility of a city stop in Lisbon on the outward and/or return journey.

Testimonials associated with this trip

Swimming with dolphins
Mr Fileraire-Ramos

Our trip to the Azores allowed us to discover the islands of Fayal and Pico, their very different and beautiful landscapes, but above all a friendly and welcoming Portuguese population, whose daily calm was a welcome source of rest. The accommodation (bed and breakfast and traditional house) was very pleasant and the local intermediaries were always available and smiling: each time, someone took the time to give us clear information about the place, the activities and the procedures. Likewise, the CW Azores team, which was in charge of the sea trips (dolphin diving, cetacean watching), is composed exclusively of specialists, all motivated by a passion for the marine fauna they love to share and attentive to the well-being of each person as well as to everyone's questions: Each excursion was a real moment of discovery and understanding of the marine world (various dolphins, jumping sperm whales, frenetic flying fish, gliding cagarros, sharks in transit). Our satisfaction is complete and the Azores will certainly be a place where we will return very soon to enjoy the island serenity.

***

If I were to qualify this praise, which is nonetheless sincere, I would say that the point to be reviewed is the noise of the accommodation:
- In Horta, the guest room had all the qualities we had hoped for, but the window overlooking the main street and the noise of the cars on the cobblestones made us (really) very early;
- on Pico, the location was absolutely wonderful but the almost constant high pitched barking (day and night) of the neighbour's dogs was a real nuisance. While thanking our lovely host with a message we left in the house, we informed him of this inconvenience.
In spite of this, the main part of the trip was really enjoyable and we are happy with this experience in Azore. We thank you for your availability and your organisation.

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