Essential San Miguel: 2 Day-Tour of Natural Wonders & Top Spots, Sao Miguel

Despre activitate

Discover the volcano route that will take you to the best attractions of the island of São Miguel! During 2 days you will explore the Furnas volcano, a place of constant volcanic activity and thermal pools, discover the unmistakable beauty of the Seven Cities volcano, marvel at the nature of the Fire volcano, learn how pineapple is produced from the Azores, visit one of the most famous water cascades and admire the tea plantations among many other attractions.

Choose between two tour options:

•Tour with lunch included, "cooked from the furnas" served on one day and a "regional food buffet" on the other, or;

•Tour without lunch where you will have extra free time in the lunch break, the opportunity to buy food or simply bring snacks with you.

Our guides will answer all your questions with a welcoming smile and allow you to enjoy your holidays to the fullest.

IMPORTANT : The order of days described may not reflect the actual order of the Tour. Contact us for more information.

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Pe scurt

Durată: 2 zile
Confirmare: Confirmare imediată
Bilet: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Grup: Cel mult 8 persoane
Persoane pe rezervare: 1–8
Ghid: portugheză, engleză
Organizator: I go Azores

Vârste: Bebeluși (0–3 ani) · Copii (4–8 ani) · Adulți (9–118 ani)

Ce include

Inclus

Inclus: Tasting traditional liqueurs
Inclus: Visit Pineapple Plantation
Inclus: Pick up and drop off in Ponta Delgada and surroundings
Inclus: Tea tasting, Gorreana
Inclus: Best destinations and attractions in São Miguel

Nu este inclus

Nu este inclus: Personal or other purchases not mentioned in the tour
Nu este inclus: Lunch (available as an option)
Nu este inclus: Entrance fees: Terra Nostra Park

Itinerar

Ziua 1 · Visit the main attractions of Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo and visit one of the pineapple plantations.

Arruda Pineapple Plantation

10 min

In São Miguel, find the only pineapple plantations in glasshouses, learn more about the planting process and taste a delicious pineapple liqueur
Pico Carvao

5 min

Splendid stop for a panoramic view of the north and south coast of São Miguel, with the volcano of Lagoa do Fogo as a backdrop.
Vista do Rei Miradouro

15 min

Considered one of the seven wonders in Portugal, the sumptuous landscape from this belvedere, leaves no one indifferent. This is the most famous viewpoint in the Azores where you can see the blue and green lagoons as well as the picturesque parish inside the volcano.
Oprirea 4

10 min

Belvedere at altitude in the western part of the crater, where you can see the islanders of the Mosteiros on the west coast of São Miguel with its black rocks cutting the blue of the sea.
Caldeira das Sete Cidades

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Inside the Sete Cidades volcano, we stopped in the center of the parish for a well-deserved break.

During this break, you can decide to include a delicious buffet made up of several typical dishes from the region in your tour (not included, talk to your guide), explore this picturesque place, stroll along the edge of the lagoon or even go canoeing.

In the center of the parish, the church of São Nicolau, normally decorated with natural flowers, invites you to visit.
Praia do Areal de Santa Barbara

5 min

Call of Hawaii of the Azores for its similarities, the beach of Santa Barbara is the best known spot for surfers, coming from all over the world.
Oprirea 7

15 min

Explore the city center of Ribeira Grande with its magnificent Paradise garden crossed by the river that gives its name to the city and visit the Mother Church on the top of its hill.
Lagoa do Fogo

10 min

Surprise yourself with the unique beauty of the lagoon at higher altitude of São Miguel. Considered by many to be the most beautiful, Lagoa do Fogo and its turquoise waters are surrounded by huge cliffs, used by several species of seabirds for nesting.

Ziua 2 · Discover the volcanic world of Furnas, the nature of the Northeast and enjoy a visit to the Gorreana tea factory

Miradouro de Santa Iria

10 min

One of the most beautiful viewpoints on the north coast of São Miguel, possessing a unique beauty.
Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana

25 min

Enjoy a tea tasting by visiting one of the only two industrial tea factories in Europe. Admire all the beauty of the tea plantation, traveling through valleys and mountains where goats clean the bushes. This is not just any plantation, it is the only and last one in the world where no pesticides or fertilizers are used, being 100% natural.
Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes

4 h 10 min

Northeast, where nature lives! The most visited place in the Northeast, an old area of water mills, converted into a Natural Park of great beauty with its enormous waterfalls. Sometimes, groups of adventurers practicing canyoning can be found, this being a well-known place for their practice.
Oprirea 4

20 min

Explore the place locally called "Mouth of the Volcano" where you will find countless sources of mineral waters, and you can try some of them. Stroll among the boiling water boilers and taste traditional liqueurs in a typical local craft store.
Furnas

1 h 20 min

Still in the Villa das Furnas, we will take a lunch break.

For the lovers of gastronomy who opted for the tour with lunch, enjoy the most authentic dish of the Azores: the Cozido das Furnas, slowly cooked in the volcanic soil and prepared to awaken all senses. Drinks, dessert and coffee are included.

Travellers without lunch, can find various options to buy food and freely explore the beauty of the place.
Parque Terra Nostra

1 h 30 min Intrarea nu este inclusă

The optional visit to Terra Nostra Park offers a quiet and engaging experience where nature and wellness meet. Walk through centuries-old botanical gardens, surrounded by exotic species from around the world, and enjoy a relaxing bath in the iconic hot-water, mineral-rich spa pool.

This is an optional activity and the entry is not included and can be purchased on site (17€ per person).
Lagoa das Furnas

20 min

Pass the lagoon of the Furnas where the magnificent Chapel of Our Lady of Victories, in neo-Gothic style and built on its shore, tells a beautiful love story.
Vila Franca do Campo

Trecere fără oprire

Start your return to your hotel by passing Villa Franca do Campo, the old capital of the island, enjoying its beautiful island, known locally as the Ilhéu de Villa Franca do Campo or “Anel da Princesa”. The scenic road along the south coast is the perfect way to finish your island discovery.

Punct de întâlnire și preluare

Poți fi preluat de la cazare sau poți veni direct la punctul de întâlnire.

Punct de întâlnire

A pharmacy and Casa das Palmeiras easily identify this location.
If you are staying in the upper center of Ponta Delgada, this is the ideal and easy-to-find spot. The square of the fabulous Colégio dos Jesuítas church is the meeting point.
Located on the maritime avenue and very close to the center of Ponta Delgada, this is the ideal place to pick up

Punct de final

A pharmacy and Casa das Palmeiras easily identify this location.
If you are staying in the upper center of Ponta Delgada, this is the ideal and easy-to-find spot. The square of the fabulous Colégio dos Jesuítas church is the meeting point.
Located on the maritime avenue and very close to the center of Ponta Delgada, this is the ideal place to pick up

Locuri de preluare

Azoris Royal Garden
Hotel Verde Mar & Spa
Hotel Gaivota
The Lince Azores Great Hotel
Sao Miguel Park Hotel
Hotel Marina Atlantico
Grand Hotel Acores Atlantico
My Story Hotel Vila Nova
Hotel Ponta Delgada
VIP Executive Azores Hotel
Barracuda Aparthotel

și încă 3 locuri de preluare

Please note: Pickups start at 9:00am and may take up to 30 minutes to complete the pickup of all travellers. Pickups are only available for hotels and accommodations located on main roads of Ponta Delgada, Lagoa and Ribeira Grande.

If your accommodation is not listed, if it is located in narrow, one-way streets or in historic centers, we will refer you to the nearest meeting point.

Anulare

Anulare gratuită

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Bine de știut

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Variante

Tour with lunch included

Stew & Traditional Buffet: On the Furnas & Nordeste tour, lunch will be Cozido das Furnas and on the Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Tour, a traditional buffet

Pickup included
Tour without lunch

Pickup included