Adventure to the Azores with Cat

      Azores, Portugal

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      May 14 - 19, 2022
      Group size: 8 - 12
      Adventure to the Azores with Cat
      Azores, Portugal

      Powered by SolSeed Retreats
      • Email address verified
      255 reviews

      May 14 - 19, 2022
      Group size: 8 - 12

      About this trip

      Join Cat Lynch for 5 nights / 6 days of healing, yoga, meditation and outdoor exploration in the Azores, Portugal.


      The Azores are a magical, volcanic land, full of natural, raw beauty, a temperate climate and endless outdoor activities. Truly an adventure lovers paradise, and just under 5 hours from the east coast. 


      Our days will include yoga, meditation and mindfulness sessions with Cat, as well as hikes to some of the most incredible vistas on the island, soaks in natural hot springs, and exploration of neighboring towns and beaches.  For all of the foodies in this group, you'll have free time to explore the tiny villages and delicious regional cuisine. 


      There will also be plenty of time for relaxation amongst the beautiful gardens and fruit orchards of Quinta Minuvida, our home for the week. Our accommodations feature lovingly renovated suites, each unique and gorgeous, with its own private bathroom. All meals (except for 2 lunches on free days) are included, and will be nourishing, fresh, and delicious, so that you can get a true taste of Azorean fare. 


      A €500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot on this retreat. The balance is due 120 days prior to departure. If you'd like to set up a payment plan for your balance, please email info@solseedretreats.com.

      What’s included

      *5 Nights / 6 Days lodging at Quinta Minuvida

      *Breakfast & Dinner Daily (Arrival day no breakfast, departure day no lunch or dinner)

      *Lunch on Arrival Day, and Bagged Lunch on Excursion Days (no lunch on free days)

      *Two group excursions to some of the island’s best hikes and relaxing hot springs, including all guides and transportation

      *Daily Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness Sessions with Cat

      *Yoga of 12 Step Recovery meetings in the evenings

      *Roundtrip airport transfers from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to Minuvida and back (about a 15 minute ride each way) IF you adhere to our flight parameters.

      Not included

      *Airfare to Ponta Delgada (PDL) - see Flight Parameters below

      *Additional excursions or cab rides 

      *Massages

      *Required Travel Insurance

      Refund Policy & Trip Insurance

      All retreats include a €500 non-refundable / non-transferable deposit, which is required to hold your spot on the trip. Any balance payments made are also non-refundable / non-transferable. SolSeed Retreats can only make an exception to these terms if:

      1. The host government forbids us to visit as tourists.
      2. The host government forbids our vendors from hosting us as tourists.
      3. The US government forbids us to travel to the host country as tourists.

      If SolSeed must further postpone or cancel the trip for any of the above reasons, all registrants will receive a refund of all deposits paid less Euro 200.


      Special Exceptions for Travel Voucher Holders: If SolSeed must further postpone or cancel this trip for any of the above reasons, registrants who applied their travel voucher to their registration will receive a full refund of all their additional deposits paid.


      The purchase of travel insurance is required for this trip. Most policies protect you against potential trip delays or cancellations due to airline issues, family emergencies, illness, injury, etc. The travel insurance will also demonstrate to the host country that you are able to pay for any emergency services which may be necessary during your stay.


      SolSeed is not authorized to sell travel insurance. Any offer to purchase travel insurance that you encounter during the checkout process are third party offers. You are free to select your own policy provider. If you would like to review options in a convenient online marketplace, we like what www.insuremytrip.com has put together. We have also heard very good things about AAA from AAA Members who have purchased their travel insurance through AAA. 


      We strongly encourage you to speak with a travel insurance agent to discuss your specific coverage needs, and to clear up any questions you may have relative to travel insurance coverage, including questions about COVID-19

      Passport Requirements

      You must have a valid passport to travel to the Azores. Please check your passport expiration date and make sure it is valid for at least 3 months after the end date of your retreat. 


      SolSeed is uncertain exactly what the VISA and Immunization requirements may be at the time of your retreat. As of April 1, 2021, in the autonomous region of the Azores, US Tourists have been allowed to visit by presenting a negative RT-PCR SARS-CoV-2 test taken within the previous 72 hours. This website contains the most up to date information directly from the Azores government agencies: https://www.visitazores.com/en/trip-info


      If you refuse to comply with the laws of the host country, region, town, etc; SolSeed will not consider this a valid reason for receiving any refund. SolSeed will ensure to the best of their abilities that all registrants comply with all then current laws and regulations.


      Registrants are personally responsible for complying to local laws, at their own expense. Such expenses may include, but are not limited to:

      1. Proving adequate vaccination status
      2. Providing a negative PCR test(s)
      3. Showing proof of travel insurance

      Flight Parameters

      We recommend booking either the direct flight on SATA / Azores Air, which flies direct from Boston (BOS) to Ponta Delgada (PDL), OR the direct flight on United Airlines, which flies direct from Newark (EWR) to Ponta Delgada (PDL).


      Booking Info for SATA / Azores Air Flight:

      We recommend booking flights directly through Azores Air, the airline that flies from Boston to the Azores. 


      Departure city: Boston (BOS) 

      Arrival city: Ponta Delgada (PDL) 

      Retreat departure date: Friday, May 13th

      Yes, this is correct - the flight is a red-eye so you leave Friday night and arrive in the Azores early on the morning of Saturday, May 14th, the start date of your retreat.


      Select this flight option -

      Azores Airlines 224 - 21:15 departure from BOS on 5/13, arriving in PDL at 06:10 on 5/14


      Retreat return date: Thursday, May 19th OR Friday May, 20th

      Select one of these return flight options -


      If you need to be home Thursday, May 19th:

      Azores Airlines 404 /  231 - 14:20 departure from PDL with one stopover on TER island, arriving in Boston on 5/19 at 19:50. This is a 9 hour and 30 minute itinerary.


      If you are flexible, and can stay an extra night and return home Friday, May 20th: 

      Azores Airlines 281 - 18:00 departure from PDL, direct to Boston, arriving at 19:50 on 5/20


      If you choose to stay an extra night on the island, we highly recommend booking one of these hotels in Ponta Delgada:


      Azor Hotel: https://www.azorhotel.com/

      5 star hotel, ~125 Euro per night

      Hotel Marina Atlantico: https://www.bensaudehotels.com/en/hotelmarinaatlantico

      4 star hotel, ~100 Euro per night

      NEAT Hotel Avenida: https://www.bensaudehotels.com/en/neathotelavenida

      3 star hotel, ~60 Euro per night


      We will still provide our included transfer on May 19th to Ponta Delgada, which is where these hotels are located, but you will need to coordinate with your individual hotel to get yourself to the airport on May 20th. Hotel front desk staff speak English and are very helpful, and can easily call a taxi for you that day. This taxi will only be 10-15 Euro.


      Booking Info for United Airlines Flight: 

      1) Go to www.kayak.com 

      2) Enter departure city of Newark (EWR) and arrival city of Ponta Delgada (PDL) 

      3) Enter departure date as Friday, May 13th (yes, this is correct - the flight is a red-eye so you leave Friday night and arrive in the Azores early on the morning of Saturday, May 14th the start date of your retreat)

      4) Enter the return date as Thursday, May 19th (unless you're staying longer)

      5) Select this flight option -

      United Airlines 216 - 10:55pm departure from EWR on 5/13, arriving in PDL at 8:40am on 5/14

      United Airlines 217 - 10:45am departure from PDL, arriving in EWR at 12:55pm on 5/19


      If you book flights outside of our parameters, you will be responsible for paying for your own airport transfer (20 - 25 EURO each way). If you are not flying out of Boston or Newark, you will likely need to connect through one of these two cities for the most direct flight option to the Azores. 

      Available Packages

      Dragon Tree - Triple Occupancy Room

      This suite contains two separate bedrooms, one with two twin beds, one with one twin bed, and a shared bathroom. Total of 3 people. 


      If you have a roommate preference, please indicate it when signing up. We are happy to pair you with like-minded roommates!

      €2,050
      Kentia - Triple Occupancy Shared Suite

      This suite contains two separate bedrooms, one with two twin beds and one with a twin bed and a shared bathroom. Total of 3 people in each suite. 


      If you have a roommate preference, please indicate it when signing up. We are happy to pair you with like-minded roommates!

      €2,050
      Wisteria Poolhouse Double Occupancy Room

      This studio apartment style accommodation sleeps up to 2 people and will be configured with one double bed and one twin bed. It features a full kitchen and private bathroom.


      If you have a roommate preference, please indicate it when signing up. We are happy to pair you with like-minded roommates!

      €2,250
      Single Occupancy Suite

      This one bedroom suite features one double bed and a private bath. Ideal for the solo traveler seeking more privacy.

      €2,550


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