Experience

Sailing an

Azorean

Whaleboat

in Pico!

Set Sail on an Unforgettable Azorean Adventure – April 2026


One Week in Lajes do Pico | Teens + Guardians Welcome


This April vacation, trade screens for sails and discover the wild beauty of the Azores from inside a traditional Azorean whaleboat. Hotel Papel invites you to join a one-week immersive sailing experience on the island of Pico, exploring its landscapes, culture, and maritime heritage from the coastal town of Lajes do Pico.


What’s Included:

  • Daily morning sails on a restored Azorean whaleboat
  • Guided excursions to volcanic caves, natural pools, and coastal trails
  • Visits with local historians, naturalists, and a master boat builder
  • A deep dive into Azorean island life, past and present
  • Comfortable accommodations and group meals (including two celebratory dinners)

Itinerary Overview:

  • Day 1: Arrive + settle in / Welcome dinner with the group
  • Day 2: Island tour + visit with a traditional boat builder
  • Days 3–6: Morning sails / Afternoon island adventures (museums, swimming, hiking, and more)
  • Day 7: Free day to relax or explore / Farewell dinner with Pico friends
  • Day 8: Departure day

Why Join?
This is more than a vacation—it's a hands-on cultural experience, designed to spark curiosity, strengthen connections, and leave you with salty hair, new skills, and stories you'll tell for years.


For Who?
Anyone ready for an adventure! If under 18, your guardian must join you. No sailing experience necessary—just a sense of adventure. Rooms will be shared between 2 people, so we encourage you to sign up with a friend!


Spots are very limited!
Join us in April 2026 for a voyage that connects generations, cultures, and coastlines.


Reserve your place now and set sail for Pico*

*Please make sure to read the expectations / agreement below

Sign Up Here!

Here’s what’s covered in your one-week Azorean sailing experience:


Accommodations

7 nights lodging in Lajes do Pico in locally-owned guesthouse

Shared rooms (2 people per room)


Meals

Daily breakfast

Daily lunches (picnic-style or at the Casa)

Welcome dinner (Day 1)

Farewell dinner (Day 7)


Activities + Excursions

Daily morning sails aboard a traditional Azorean whaleboat

Meet-and-greet with a local master boat builder

Guided island adventures: museums, caves, hikes, and swimming spots

All entrance fees for included excursions


Transportation

Group transport to and from Logan Airport (Boston)

All ground transportation on Pico Island


Support + Coordination

Bilingual trip leaders and guides

Pre-trip orientation and packing list

On-island coordination by Hotel Papel and friends


✈️What’s Not Included

Flights (we will provide recommendations)

Travel insurance (required)

Optional spending money (souvenirs, snacks, dinner, etc.)


Total Cost: $2,600 per person
A meaningful, all-inclusive cultural adventure designed for you—just bring your passport, your curiosity, and your sea legs.


*Please make sure to read the expectations / agreement below

Sign Up Here!

Expectations / Agreement


Please understand that if you join us, there will be the following program expectations of every participant:

  • You agree to pictures and videos being taken of you and your work process to be shared publicly through Hotel Papel LLC's marketing channels.
  • You will need to provide an emergency contact.
  • You will be expected to participate in all group activities. These include but are not limited to: meals, excursions, and events.
  • Payment will be required in full by December 31, 2025.
  • Travel insurance is required.
  • You will need to arrange your own flight details. We will provide details for which flight to book as well as transportation to the airport.
  • We are not currently able to accommodate wheelchairs.
  • We will be very limited on being able to accommodate food allergies.