Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa do Fogo

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Waterfall of Salto do Cabrito — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

View of the beautiful Lagoa do Fogo. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

At 947m above the sea level rises Pico da Barrosa, where throughout the route we can observe the diversity of the local fauna and flora. An enormous crater hides the glamorous Lagoa do Fogo at the top of the Fogo (Fire) Volcano at 575m above sea level. The beauty of the scenery sharpens ours senses with the luxurious vegetation – some endemic – from a spectacular landscape that reveals the magnificence of what nature presents us, on a journey that will last in your memory.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: Portuguese, English
Operated by: Carpe Diem dream tours

Ages: Infants (4–11 years) · Adults (12–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Personal Accident Insurance
Included: Driver/Certified nature guide
Included: Local taxes
Included: Transport by air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
Included: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Salto do Cabrito

20 min

On the way towards Ponta Delgada, we will stop at the refreshing waterfall scenery of Salto do Cabrito. The course on/off road may vary according the climate conditions.
Lagoa do Fogo

2 min

The Fogo Volcanic Complex, features an abundance of species of endemic flora and secondary volcanism manifestations, that consists on fumaroles and hot springs. The caldera of the Fogo Volcano is the smallest caldera collapse of the island of São Miguel, with about 15 thousand years. Given to its location in altitude, it is the most natural area and with the less human intervention suffered. It is an important hydrologic resource being classified as a Nature Reserve since 1974.

Because of its structure, it plays an extremely important role particularly in the replacement of underground water, regulation of the water cycle, biomass production, retention of sediments and nutrients and is therefore classified as Ramsar site.
Ribeira Grande

30 min

Visit the historic center of Ribeira Grande with a beautiful public garden crossed by the stream that give name do the city on th north coast of the island
Praia do Areal de Santa Barbara

15 min

Santa Barbara beach is located in the city of Ribeira Grande, konwn at the Surf Capital.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Central Square with the monument City Gates (three arches)

End point

Central Square with the monument City Gates (three arches)

Pickup points

Hotel Marina Atlantico
Casa Vitoriana
Grand Hotel Acores Atlantico
My Story Hotel Vila Nova
Neat Hotel Avenida
Canadiano Urban Nature Hotel
Quinta Do Cordeiro
Casa Da Isabelinha
Hotel Ponta Delgada
VIP Executive Azores Hotel
Hotel Talisman
Nordela Airport

and 39 more pickup points

If you come by cruise ship pick up its a Cruise Ship Terminal.

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
If canceled due to extreme weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund