Sail to the heart of the Atlantic Ocean and discover the lush, mountainous archipelagos which combine the breathtaking landscapes of Hawaii with the charm and culture of old-world Europe. Historically significant for their part in discovering the New World of the Americas, the islands are fascinating to behold. As you sail, keep your eyes out for whales, as the location is one of the world's top destinations for whale watching. Sail for the coast of Morocco to discover the visually stunning and culturally rich Safi and Casablanca.
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive in Sao Miguel and take some time to relax, then set out to explore the Furnas Valley and its famed hot springs. Hike the beautiful trails which surround the area, or visit the garden of Terra Nostra. Enjoy a traditional Azorean lunch - cozido, which is naturally cooked from the underground volcanic activity. Board the ship and settle into your cabin before attending a welcome dinner to meet your captain and his crew.
Set out on a search for whales in the morning! On the island of Faial, admire the changing scenery and learn about how drastically the landscape was altered when its volcano erupted in 1957. Stroll along the marina, visit the excellent scrimshaw museum, and raise a glass at the legendary Peter's Café Sport, where sea adventurers historically dropped off their mail. Scuba diving may also be arranged.
In the morning, go ashore at Santa Maria, historically significant as the first landfall of Christopher Columbus on his return from the Americas. Hike the trails with your guides, then join local whale experts, like the Maasai trackers of East Africa, who have centuries of ties to their surroundings and an instinct for scouting its wild inhabitants. (B,L,D)
En route to Madeira, relax on board and keep a constant lookout for seabirds and marine creatures. Head to the bridge to scan the horizon with a pair of binoculars, or catch up on some reading in the glass-enclosed library.
Enjoy the beautiful island of Madeira. Walk in the endemic laurisilva (laurel forest), a UNESCO site, wander along the tranquil levadas (former irrigation channels), and visit the botanical gardens and the new Whale Museum. Sample Madeira’s flavorful seafood, enjoy a tasting of the famed Madeira wines, and hear a performance of authentic Fado singing. You may want to take a ride on the famous wicker toboggans down the steep streets of Monte, or take a long leg-stretching hike along the beautiful Ponta São Lourenço.
Arrive in Morocco and travel from Safi to the stunning town of Essaouira, which offers white buildings accented by deep blue shutters and Portuguese-style doors. The medina (old town) is a UNESCO World Heritage site and an exceptional example of a late-18th-century fortified town. Enjoy the views of the coast and fortifications from the scalas, (defense platforms), which were left by Spanish and Portuguese pirates.
Casablanca personifies modern Morocco, living in harmony with the rich heritage it has acquired over the centuries. Travel along the attractive waterfront boulevard, known as Ain Diab Corniche, lined with beaches, seaside resorts, and terraced restaurants. Visit the extraordinary Hassan II Mosque, boasting the world’s tallest minaret at 689 feet, topped by lasers that beam out towards Mecca once the sun has set. Additionally, stroll through the city's Habous district and the mechouar, the ceremonial meeting place outside the Royal Palace, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture.
Day 9: Casablanca / Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last breakfast on board before transferring back to the airport for your independent onward journeys.
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This was my first experience with Adventure Life - and I couldn't have been more pleased with the trip. The guides and local staff in both Buenos Aires and Uruguay were terrific - extremely helpful and accommodating. I really enjoyed meeting the friendly staff in Buenos Aires in person (I left my bags with them for the afternoon).
Karen Snider
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9 hours ago
Adventure Life is always an excellent choice when planning complicated, extreme, or exotic vacations or expeditions. They provide friendly professional services and advice and are enthusiastic and encouraging in helping us to prepare and thoroughly enjoy our trip. They handle all the details which greatly reduces the stress of planning a difficult trip. I'm very impressed with Adventure Life and definitely recommend them to friends and family.
Scott Trochim
2 days ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
4 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
5 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.