Azores Adventure: October 6-12, 2026

Into the Wild is a chance to take a moment for you. To dive deep into your wild woman self. To rediscover the wonder and beauty of both earth’s nature and YOUR nature. To gain the experience of hiking around gorgeous craters and lakes on this volcanic island, enjoying natural hot springs and beaches, gorgeous mountain scenes mixed with craggy beach shores, and a wonderful different culture with other women.

Come unite in the Azores islands of Portugal with other women who are ready for an experience of a lifetime. Where are the Azores? Well, they are about halfway from the east coast of the USA and Portugal. This will be Into the Wild’s first trip to the island of Sao Miguel, Azores! Sao Miguel is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, featuring lush green landscapes, volcanic craters, and picturesque lades like Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo. The island’s geothermal springs, rich biodiversity, and charming towns offer a blend of adventure, relaxation, and cultural experiences, making it a captivating destination for nature lovers and explorers alike.

This trip is designed to help you rediscover you. As this is an adventurous (anyone can enjoy these adventures, all are beginner friendly) and somewhat a hiking retreat, we ask that you be in good walking shape or moderate hiking shape by August 2026 so that you can enjoy the adventures.

Happily, airlines (United especially) now fly from the USA directly to the Azores islands (Sao Miguel), cutting out the need to fly to Portugal first. So awesome!

Come join Taryn of @rooted wild and 14 other women on this very fun adventure! Below is the information on what you come away with from this retreat. Join us and rediscover your wild woman!

Cost for this Azores Adventure is $2550 per person for 6 nights. All lodging, food, and transportation during the retreat is included, and rooms are shared occupancy unless you pay the single room supplement (find it in on the register page). You just need to get yourself to Sao Miguel, Azores and back home again!

Who:

Women. From anywhere. Women with a passion for adventure and nature or who may want to explore the exciting world of travel- or both. Women who want to learn and discover. Women who want to uncover or rediscover themselves.

Why:

When is the last time you enjoyed six nights abroad for yourself? To develop the inner you, your independence and to have adventures you deserve?

When:

October 6-12, 2026. You DO NOT want to miss this. You will fly in and out of Sao Miguel, Azores Islands (Not Mainland Portugal). We will be staying in one hotel the entire time and exploring the island from there.

What:

A women’s retreat built to help you rediscover you, your passions, and this beautiful earth you live on. An experience that will make you feel youthful and adventurous. A bonding experience not to be missed.

Have you ever been to a place so different from your own home country in sights, smells, sounds, textures… you could hardly wrap your mind around it?

We can show you some of the Azores Islands most amazing sights and experiences and trails and help you wander.

IMPORTANT NOTE: tHIS RETREAT WILL INVOLVE WILD ADVENTURES. WE ASK THAT YOU BE OPEN TO NEW PEOPLE AND NEW EXPERIENCES. iF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL ABOUT WHAT THIS MEANS, JUST ASK! wendy@intothewildphotocamp.COM

Due to the nature of retreat planning, there are no refunds. Participants may sell their ticket on their own, via social media or other means. Email Taryn at resales@itwadventure.com for information about selling your ticket should this need to occur.

Into The Wild is strongly recommending its trip attendees to provide proof of travel insurance purchase for this trip. Generally this costs an extra $100usd, and can save your bacon when traveling and things go wrong. Please email wendy@itwadventure.com if you have any questions about getting travel insurance. We recommend WorldNomads.com

ALL rooms are SHARED rooms. There will be no shared beds, only rooms.

this is the itinerary (subject to changes):

Day 1: October 6, 2026

Arrive in Ponta Delgada and check into your accommodation after 3 pm. Those who arrive earlier can drop bags at the hotel and self- explore! After 3pm check in, you can explore the city, visit the historic city gates, São Sebastião Church, and the Carlos Machado Museum.You’ll meet up with the whole group for dinner at 6:30pm in the lobby. (If you can only arrive after this, that’s fine, just be aware that you’ll be missing the first dinner.) We will walk to dinner together at 7pm. 

Day 2: October 7, 2026

Breakfast. Drive to Sete Cidades (approximately 25 minutes) and hike around the Sete Cidades crater lakes (currently there is a closure along the 5.6 mile path, but a year from now it should be fixed- if not there will be a partial hike), stopping at the Vista do Rei viewpoint for stunning views. After the hike, we will rent kayaks to paddle on the water. In the afternoon, we’ll drive to Vila Franca do Campo (approximately 30 minutes) to explore the charming town and enjoy time at the beach. If time permits, we can a boat trip to Ilhéu de Vila Franca, known for its natural swimming pool and beautiful views. Return to Ponta Delgada (approximately 30 minutes) for dinner.

Day 3: October 8, 2026

Breakfast. Drive to Furnas (approximately 45 minutes) and visit Terra Nostra Park to take a dip in the thermal pool. Then, enjoy a traditional cozido lunch cooked in volcanic soil at a local restaurant, and explore the hot springs and fumaroles. We’ll then visit Lagoa das Furnas for a beautiful walk around the lake. Back to our hotel in Ponta Delgada (approximately 45 minutes) and have another tasty group dinner, and relax after a full day.

Day 4: October 9, 2026

Breakfast. Drive to Faial da Terra (approximately 30 minutes) and begin our hike to Salto do Prego waterfall (2.2 miles) a beautiful trail through lush vegetation. Enjoy the waterfall and the natural pool at its base and take some time to relax and have a picnic. Afterwards we will enjoy a super fun Canyoning trip at Ribeira dos Caldeiroes! This is basically rappeling down waterfalls and is a must do. We’ll also visit the small village of Faial da Terra to see the sites there. Return to Ponta Delgada (approximately 30 minutes), probably stopping for dinner in a nearby village or back in Ponta Delgada.

Day 5: October 10, 2026

Drive to Lagoa do Fogo (approximately 30 minutes) and hike the trail leading down to the lake (2 miles, all downhill one way and all up the way back), enjoying the diverse flora and fauna. Spend some time at the lake and have a picnic and take a refreshing swim. We will also visit the Miradouro do Reino for breathtaking views of the lake. In the afternoon we will enjoy an activity called Coasteering, which, simply put, is safely yet adventurously climbing sea cliffs and rappelling around them when necessary, and jumping into the sea! This activity is extremely beginner friendly and aims to be fun and not scary :)  Back to Ponta Delgada (approximately 30 minutes) and enjoy another delicious dinner and free time. 

Day 6: October 11, 2026

Breakfast. We will spend our last full morning in Ponta Delgada at leisure until 11am. Consider visiting the local market (Mercado da Graça) for souvenirs or enjoy a final stroll along the coast. Next we will visit the best beaches on the island depending on whether we want to surf, have tranquility, or swim! Finally, as this is a wrap-up day, we can hit anything we may have missed including hot springs, small quaint villages, or last minute hikes for views. Final group dinner at 7pm. 

Day 7: October 12, 2026

Breakfast and depart the Azores. Thanks for coming!

A few images showing what Coasteering is! You’ll love it.