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 the deck of a traditional whaleboat. Hotel Papel invites teens and their guardians 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?
Teens aged 14+ and their parent, guardian, or mentor. No sailing experience necessary—just a sense of adventure. You can also sign up in a pair with two adults!


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.

Apply 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 with guardians/teens


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 staff


✈️What’s Not Included

Flights (we will provide recommendations)

Travel insurance (required)

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


Total Cost: $2,500 per person
A meaningful, all-inclusive cultural adventure designed for teens and their adults—just bring your passport, your curiosity, and your sea legs.

Apply 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.