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São Miguel: Lagoa do Fogo Volcano Geo Tour and Hotsprings

1. São Miguel: Lagoa do Fogo Volcano Geo Tour and Hotsprings

Marvel at the volcanic landscape of the Azores with a tour of the Lagoa do Fogo (Lake of Fire) on this guided tour in São Miguel, with optional hotel pickup. Stop at multiple viewpoints on the drive up to the crater. Take a dip in the Caldeira Velha thermal pools or the Salto do Cabrito waterfall. Start from the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo for check-in and a short briefing. Then, hop into a van to drive up to the protected Nature Reserve of Lagoa do Fogo. On the way, stop at the scenic viewpoints of Pico da Barrosa and Bela Vista to soak in some of São Miguel’s best island views. Finally, arrive at the 15 thousand-year-old crater that sits in the deep caldera of the Fogo Volcano. Admire the stunning lake and learn about its endemic flora and surrounding woodlands from your guide. Next, head down the mountain, passing by the Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre for information on the island's volcanic origin, biodiversity, and geothermal resources. Here, you can opt for a bath in Caldeira Velha’s manmade thermals pools and a natural waterfall pool – all heated by the nearby Fogo Volcano. Alternatively, go further ahead to the Salto do Cabrito waterfall, tucked away in a lush forest. With any time left, you visit the Historic Center of Ribeira Grande, the 16th-century fountain of Largo de São Pedro, or the sandy beach of Santa Barbara. Finally, head back to the marina to end the tour.

Full-Day Furnas Azores 4x4 Tour from Ponta Delgada

2. Full-Day Furnas Azores 4x4 Tour from Ponta Delgada

Travel from Ponta Delgada to Furnas Azores on a full-day 4x4 tour on the island of São Miguel. Furnas Azores has a history of volcanic activity that has left behind a legacy of particularly impressive natural geysers, hot springs, calderas, and fumaroles. Along the way, you will visit a number of locations with stunning landscapes and unique and intriguing features, such as Vila Franca do Campo, where you can see the famous islet, a tea factory, and views from various spots. Upon arriving at Furnas Azores, admire the lake and its geysers, which are surrounded by lush nature.

Furnas: Private Van Tour

3. Furnas: Private Van Tour

This tour covers some of the best scenic areas of São Miguel island and the Furnas volcanic area. It offers the opportunity to enjoy the hot springs and a visit to Terra Nostra Botanical Garden (entrance fee not included in the tour). • Pisão Viewpoint and Caloura • Vila Franca do Campo and its pastry factory • Senhora da Paz Viewpoint • Furnas Lake and Hot Springs • Furnas Village • Terra Nostra Botanical Garden (optional) • Hot Springs & mineral waters • Pico do Ferro Viewpoint • Gorreana Tea Plantation and Factory • Santa Iria Viewpoint

Private 'Sao Miguel Highlights' Tour for groups up to 8

4. Private 'Sao Miguel Highlights' Tour for groups up to 8

Experience the beautiful island of São Miguel on an intimate private tour for just you and your group. Be joined by friends or family on a fascinating adventure through mystifying lagoons, mighty waterfalls, and relaxing hot springs. Enjoy a quiet stroll around the oldest tea plantation in Europe. After being picked up from your Ponta Delgada hotel, head toward the world-famous Sete Cidades lagoon, formed by a crater. Take in panoramic views of the site from Vista do Rei viewpoint, then stop by the lagoon and buy a cup of coffee if you wish to. Drive over to the central part of the island. Enjoy the chance to purchase lunch at Ribeira Grande, the second biggest city in São Miguel, then visit Gorreana Plantation to walk around the ancient tea fields. Move on to the striking Salto do Cabrito waterfalls and become surrounded by an inspiring natural landscape. Up next, arrive at Caldeira Velha hot springs, where a hot waterfall connects with a pond, providing stunning scenery for a relaxing time. End your trip with a stop at Lagoa do Fogo, the highest lagoon on the island at more than 500 meters in height, then be transported back to your hotel. Mix and match all of these amazing locations on the island and let us help you create an unforgetable journey, customized especially for you.

São Miguel: Lagoa das Sete Cidades Standup Paddleboard Yoga

5. São Miguel: Lagoa das Sete Cidades Standup Paddleboard Yoga

Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga classes start at the shore of the Blue Lake. After distribution of all your equipment you will be given a brief explanation on how to use the Stand-Up Paddle Board and everything you need to know before heading out on the water. After the demonstration we will take our Stand-up Paddle board and take a short ride together to gain some confidence and balance on the water and then the SUP Yoga class will begin. We will start with a creative vinyasa sequence to warm up and strengthen the body. We will stretch all the muscles and quiet the mind, along with breathing exercises. We will end our session with a meditative relaxation on the water before paddling back to shore, to our initial starting point.

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What people are saying about Ponta Delgada

Overall rating

4.8 / 5

based on 17 reviews

We had an amazing time in this tour! Hugo our tour guide was fantastic and took us all around the east part of the island. You get to spend a few hours in the hot springs and gardens and then get to see the other steaming hot springs further down the mountain. Lunch was also fantastic. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone!!

This was an amazing tour. Paulo was an informative and friendly guide. The information he provided was interesting and knowledgeable. The pastry shop, furnas area, tea plantation and all the other stops we made were wonderful.

We had a fantastic day with our guide Rui. Rui is a very nice man who could tell us a lot about the island. We have been to many beautiful places. Rui does everything he can to make your day fantastic. We enjoyed!

Our guide Rui was knowledgeable and fun. We really appreciated the opportunity to support local businesses and learn about the plants and animals of Sao Miguel.

The excursion was amazing, the guide Rui, a fantastic guy, dedicated more time to us than was contracted, he takes you through some magnificent places.