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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English
Group sizeUp to 4 travelers
Overview
We will start the day by picking you up in Ponta Delgada at 9am and take you to the rim of Sete Cidades’ caldera. We will pass by many viewpoints, where you can enjoy the green and blue lakes. We will leave this magical place to go to another, not less beautiful location after lunch: Fogo Lake.
Later on, we will have lunch in a local restaurant in Ponta Delgada. In the afternoon, we will take you to the amazing nature reserve of Lagoa do Fogo to enjoy amazing landscapes. It is one of the most popular places around the island and you will understand why when you are there. From the top of the volcano, incredible views over São Miguel await with both North and South coast visible.
The adventure doesn’t stop here! We will drive to Caldeira Velha, a warm iron-rich waterfall where it is possible to take a dip thanks to the volcanic activity warming the water up to 26°C (79°F).
Note: the order of the locations we will visit is weather dependent.
What's included
Professional guide
Lunch
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup from a list of selected hotels
Hotel pick-up and drop-off outside of Ponta Delgada
Other personal expenses
What to expect
Sete Cidades
15m
Let's stop North of Cumeeira, in Sete Cidades and tell you the beautiful legend behind Sete Cidades Lake.
10m
Appreciate the volcanic complex of Sete Cidades
Caldeira das Sete Cidades
15m · Admission ticket included
We will pass by many interesting viewpoints, where you can enjoy the view over the green and blue lakes.
Igreja de Sao Nicolau
15m · Admission ticket included
Let's get to know the history of Caetano Andrade family and see the historic Church of S. Nicolau
5m · Admission ticket included
Our guide and nature expert will explain about the two lagoons that conform the Sete Cidades Lake.
Vista do Rei Miradouro
5m · Admission ticket included
In Vista do Rei viewpoint it is possible to contemplate the interior of the crater with its different lakes and volcanic formations.
Ponta Delgada
1h 15m
We will have lunch in a local restaurant to taste some Azorean food!
10m · Admission ticket included
You will get to know the geomorphology of the volcanic complex of Picos and Lagoa do Fogo (Fogo Lake)
Lagoa do Fogo
15m · Admission ticket included
At the viewpoint of Fogo Lake, you will be able to learn more about the eruption of 1563 as well as some very interesting facts about the Natural Reserve of Fogo Lake
Centro de Interpretacao Ambiental Caldeira Velha
45m · Admission ticket included
We will visit the natural pools. A true outdoor spa where you will have free time to relax and feel the hotsprings.
Salto do Cabrito
15m · Admission ticket included
Here we will see and enjoy the waterfall Salto do Cabrito and you will find information about the hydroelectric station of São Miguel.
Ribeira Grande
Pass by
We will pass by the center of Ribeira Grande city
Ponta Delgada
Pass by
We will head back to Ponta Delgada.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Go to our main shop located at Portas do Mar harbour.
End point
Go to our main shop located at Portas do Mar harbour.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Please note, this tour can also be operated on a van or minibus, depending on the number of participants.
Please note, the order of the locations that we will visit during this tour is weather dependent, which means either we will start the day with Fogo lake or Sete Cidades lake.
If you have any restriction, please tell us when booking the tour, at least 48h beforehand. We will always try to adapt to your diet (vegetarian, vegan, allergies).
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
