Explore the breathtaking nature of São Miguel island on private tour

8 hours Private tour

Explore the breathtaking nature of São Miguel island on private tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

It happens quite often on Sao Miguel island to come across breathless views. It is relaxing and inspiring to sit on the edge of a volcano, watching at lakes located on this beautiful island in the middle of the ocean, and wondering how nature was able to create such a miracle.

This tour covers the main highlights of the west half to São Miguel island, including Sete Cidades, Fogo lake, Caldeira Velha, Ribeira Grande, and the pineapple greenhouses.

If you are staying in Ponta Delgada city our guide will pick you up at your accommodation between 9:00 – 9:20. If staying outside of Ponta Delgada city, please come meet our guide at the tourism office in Ponta Delgada downtown or contact us to request a pick-up.

Day Trips Nature and Wildlife Tours Full-day Tours Bus Tours Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours Plantation Tours Walking Tours

At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English
Operated by: Uopera tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All fees and taxes
Included: Transportation in a private vehicle
Included: Pick-up and drop-off
Included: Entrance tickets
Included: Professional licensed guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Arruda Pineapple Plantation

one hour Admission included

Start the day with a visit to the pineapple greenhouses, in the surroundings of Ponta Delgada, to learn all about the unique growth process of the Azorean pineapple.
Caldeira das Sete Cidades

2 hours

Leave the city towards Sete Cidades, stopping in little-known small crater lakes of great beauty and enjoying views of the island. Go on a short walk to reach the unbelievable lookout of Boca do Inferno, with a very unique view over the caldera of Sete Cidades.

After that visit the “King’s view”, the main postcard of the Azores, with a perfect viewpoint over the main Sete Cidades lake.
Mosteiros

one hour

Enjoy a lunch of delicious authentic Azorean food, before reaching the westernmost point of the island where lay the magnificent rocks of Mosteiros. Enjoy a panoramic ride along the spectacular northern coast of the island, stopping at some magnificent lookouts, including the most stunning cliffs of the island.
Centro de Interpretacao Ambiental Caldeira Velha

one hour

Explore Caldeira Velha, an exotic place of dense vegetation and thermals springs.
Lagoa do Fogo

one hour

End the day in beauty with views of Fogo Lake, the most isolated and well-preserved lake of São Miguel.

Don’t forget to bring warm clothes and raincoat (weather conditions change quickly in the Azores and are worse at high viewpoints). Sturdy shoes (tour requires short walks on the ground floor) and sunblock.

After the tour, the guide will take you back to Ponta Delgada city.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Apartamentos Bom Despacho
Hotel Sete Cidades
Azoris Royal Garden
Hotel De Sao Pedro
Hotel Camoes
Hotel Gaivota
Hotel Matriz
Casa Do Mercado
Holiday Inn Azores
The Lince Azores Great Hotel
Hotel do Colegio
Sao Miguel Park Hotel

and 12 more pickup points

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

If you cancel	You get back
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Don’t forget to bring warm clothes and raincoat (weather conditions change quickly in the Azores and are worse at high viewpoints). Sturdy shoes (tour requires short walks on the ground floor) and sunblock.