“Just to thank everyone who made the trip so enjoyable – Jake, Ian and all the team in the Azores. Everyone seemed to do their best to be helpful and make the trip as enjoyable as possible for us. It is greatly appreciated and we will certainly sing your praises to everyone we know who wants to make the trip to such a beautiful place with so much natural flora and fauna to see and enjoy.”
Mr & Mrs Finlayson (Whale watching & swimming with dolphins on Sao Miguel – 13-23 May 2010)

“Our guide deserves a special mention for all his hard work, attention to detail and his genuine concern for everyone. His unfailing enthusiasm for and love of the Azores made our holiday all the more enjoyable. We particularly enjoyed his picnics and the opportunity to sample local produce.”
Mr & Mrs Smith (12-26 June 2010)

A lovely email from some of our guests on our June guided walking holiday….

Dear Archipelago Azores Team,
Ann and I just got back at the weekend from your 14 day walking holiday. Thanks for arranging such a great trip. We loved the hotels, the walks and of course the islands. I think you got a great balance with the walks giving a variety of scenery and an essence of the islands. The hotels were great and we really enjoyed the transfers with the flights and ferries really adding a positive effect to the holiday.

A special note has to be made about the guide Nuno - this guy was fantastic, his knowledge and enthusiasm was great. He took on the challenge of looking after the 12 people and gave it 110%!!
We will definately be heading back there in the future.

Best Regards,
Anthony and Ann Green

Hi Ian
I must tell you what a wonderful time we had in the Azores. Everything was a delight. Could have been nearer to the harbour and the Dive Centre, so next time, and there will be a next time, we’ll organise something a little closer.
Faial is a very special place and great that it is off the radar as far as other Brit tourists (I’m sure you’d rather it wasn’t!) But we had a marvelous time.
A special word about Tiago and Dive Azores. I found him extremely competent, helpful and organised. Being in Faial, none of the dive operations are up to the standard of more popular destinations such as Red Sea and the Med etc., but Dive Azores really tried hard with what they have at their disposal. They have a good boat, which Tiago is fastidious about. And he especially is keen to accommodate any dive site requests. In particular, in was very interested in diving a site 45 km to the south (Princess Alice Bank). The weather patterns meant it could only be dived the day before I flew home. Strictly speaking, as you know I’m sure, this day should be a ‘no dive day’ due to the body ‘off-gassing’ nitrogen. But, because of my Nitrox certification (enriched air), we sat down together and worked out different mixtures/depths so I could make the trip and be clear to fly home. It was a magnificent dive- as you’ll see from the film he made.

When you get home, pour yourself a glass, click to full screen and make sure the volume is turned up, sit back and enjoy. We were all very privileged to experience these 2 dives.

Thank you for all your help, I’m sure we’ll return soon. I hope this is helpful.

Yours sincerely,
Clive & Tricia

“Jake, who arranged our holiday,was friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. A great asset to your company. Thanks.”
Mr & Mrs McAvoy, London (25 Jul – 08 Aug 09)
Sao Miguel – fly-drive holiday

Cycling on Sao Miguel

 and would certainly consider travelling with you again. Thank you for everything you did, especially in making sure the transfers were smooth even when schedules changed, without us having to do a thing. We will have many wonderful, happy and in some cases funny memories for years to come! Best holiday in years! Thank you!”
Mr & Mrs Jasparro (06 – 17 Jul 09)
Sao Miguel, Pico & Faial – cycling and walking holiday

“We had a fantastic time and hope to return sometime. Everything was as good as we expected and in many cases better! Many thanks.”
Mrs King (15-29 Aug 09)
Sao Miguel & Pico – whale watching holiday staying at Caloura, Talisman & Whalecome ao Pico

“Everything worked seamlessly and the quality of the accomodation, transfers, car hire etc. was excellent. The Azores were beautiful and we may up sticks to Flores to start a self sufficient life! Many thanks.”
Mr & Mrs Dearden (25 Jul – 08 Aug 09)
Sao Miguel, Pico & Flores

“Both whale watching trips were amazing and the natural scenery was breathtaking – your brochure doesn’t really do it justice. After the whale watching our kids were grinning from ear to ear (as were we!). Overall, a very good vacation enjoyed by all of us. One which we will remember with happiness and will be hard to top! Well done and many thanks.”
The Dodd family (4-18 Aug 09)
Sao Miguel & Faial – whale watching holiday staying at House of Varadouro and Quinta Altamira