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São Miguel West: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch

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641 reviews

Activity provider: Pure Azores Tours
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    São Miguel West: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch

    Activity provider: Pure Azores Tours

    4.9

    641 reviews

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    From US$ 75.44 per person

    Likely to sell out

    Take in all the highlights of the western half of São Miguel Island, including Sete Cidades, Fogo Lake, Salto do Cabrito Waterfall, Ribeira Grande, Mosteiros, and more.

    About this activity

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    Duration 8 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English, Portuguese
    Pickup included
    • Wait at your accommodation's front door from 9:00 A.M. It may take up to 20 minutes to complete all pick-ups. • If your accommodation is on a narrow street, you may need to meet your driver at a nearby meeting point. • Pickups in Ribeira Grande begin at 9:30 A.M.
    Small group
    Limited to 8 participants

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Discover the breathtaking scenery of western São Miguel Island
    • Head off the beaten track to see hidden natural gems
    • Learn about the history of the Azores from your guide
    • Admire the fantastic views from Fogo Volcano
    • See the famous crater lakes of Sete Cidades and Lagoa de Fogo
    Full description

    Explore the highlights of the western half of São Miguel island on this guided tour by van. Discover the famous crater lakes of Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo, picturesque waterfalls, amazing cliffs, and stunning rock formations around the coast of the island.

    Start with a visit to Ribeira Grande, one of the most picturesque towns of the Azores, followed by a surprising view of some amazingly beautiful cliffs on the North coast. Then travel to the inner areas of the island to see the gorgeous waterfall of Salto do Cabrito, surrounded by wild vegetation.

    Drive to the top of Fogo Volcano to enjoy views of the most pristine and magical of the crater lakes of São Miguel. From the top of the mountain, enjoy the stunning views over a large portion of the island.

    After a tasty meal to restore your energy levels, head to Sete Cidades, to understand why this is considered by the postcard of the Azores. Enjoy views from two completely different perspectives over the famous twin lakes. 

    End the day in Mosteiros, on the western coast of the island, where the lava rocks have formed enchanting small islets and natural pools.

    Includes
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Ponta Delgada, Ribeira Grande or Lagoa town
    • Lunch of traditional Azorean food
    • One alcoholic drink of your choice (wine, beer, etc.)
    • Dessert
    • Coffee
      Not suitable for
      • Wheelchair users

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      What to bring

      • Comfortable shoes

      Not allowed

      • Pets
      • Smoking

      Know before you go

      • Be sure to bring warm clothing as the mountain viewpoints may be windy and chilly
      • Please wear sturdy shoes for brief walks
      • Please contact the local partner if you wish to request a pickup outside of Ponta Delgada for an extra fee
      Customer reviews

      Overall rating

      4.9 /5

      based on 641 reviews

      Review summary

      • Guide
        5/5
      • Transportation
        4.9/5
      • Service
        4.9/5
      • Organization
        4.8/5

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      It was an amazing experience. Joao is a full of love to his job and to this island. Places were stunning, food - delicious, communication with guide and group - perfect. I also wanna highlight that Joao very professional interacted with every person in a group, that’s a priceless skill! Highly recommend to visit!

      March 26, 2023

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      Lucked out with just one additional traveler. So it felt more like a one on one tour with the guide. Joao was fantastic and had great knowledge of the islands. He mentioned a few local wines and even stopped at a store so that I could pickup a few bottles when I expressed interest.

      March 26, 2023

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      João was a wonderful tour guide! We had the best time exploring the island. Everything was absolutely beautiful, but João’s knowledge of Azorean culture, history, and biology made it 10/10 spectacular. Lunch was great as well- so many options and some delicious green wine. I definitely recommend booking- we did it in our first day and it was a great introduction to the island. Fun group too!

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