Top Draw Excursions Eons in the Making

Epic Forces You Can Touch!

Uncover a world of epic geographic wonder and where the very land beats with ancient mystery: welcome to the Azores!

930 miles off the coast of Portugal, the picturesque Portuguese state offers bags of things to see and do...

Stand on the summit of volcanoes

Feel geothermal activity

Pry into unknown tectonic boundaries

Turn the page on human farming and migration

And so much more in this unique archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean

Gift your students impactful experiences with a variety of energising and educational activities!

Watch the resident population of whales & dolphins, discover the stunning calderas of Sete Cidades by bike or kayak, or abseil down Ribeira dos Caldeiroes in Nordeste are a just a few!

They’ll explore epic timescales, volcanic activity, geothermal processes, how humans have thrived on the land for centuries, as well as creating unforgettable lifetime memories.

And that’s just the start...

Sao Miguel – a Geographic Gift!

Cut the ribbon on the largest of the 9 Azore islands, Sao Miguel!

Incredible views as standard, watch them explore secondary volcanicity by eating ground cooked stew from Furnas Valley, or really get under the islands skin by immersing themselves in the Gruta do Carvao Lava Tube.

Human.

Physical.

Volcanic.

Seismic.

Tectonic.

Sao Miguel is rich in geographic opportunities for you and your students.

Sete Cidades – Seeing is Believing

Camera at the ready because the views at Sete are unbelievable!

A volcanic complex whose history includes submarine to strato to caldera volcanoes, the ancient timescales have shaped a lush landscape unlike anywhere else.

With 3 standout caldera lakes to also explore and physical remnants of past eruptions, like pumice rings, lava domes, maars and scoria cones – there’s geographic discovery and education in abundance!

An amazing island full of beautiful sights and interesting geography!

Mrs Sarah Kopitsa, Portsmouth High School, 2023

Unearth a Mighty Tale

The unique valleys of the Azores are Mother Nature’s way of showing off!

Submarine volcanoes to summit calderas, geothermal activity to unknown tectonic boundaries, abundant farming to intriguing migration, and everything in between – the Azores packs enticing tales for your students to discover into every ounce of its beautiful landscape.

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