Culture & Nature - Visit All Center of the Island

4.7 (9 reviews) Sao Miguel, Portugal
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Duration5h
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LanguagesPortuguese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

An experience that mixes incredible must see natural wonders:
Lagoa do Fogo volcano and lake, black sand beaches, Caldeira Velha hot springs tucked in the lust forest) with islands true culture and heritage: liquor and pineapple making and tasting, ceramics and tiles, old architecture.

If you did not have the time to read your guidebook and want to see as much as possible of the island in a day? This is a great choice and also a great way of soaking in your guide´s wisdom ant tips about the island, which will help you better plan your next days if you are staying longer. We suggest you to book this tour early on your trip!

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fee to Lagoa do Fogo is included. If you travel alone and without a guide you would have to pay the fee.
  • Meals are not included but your guide can stop for coffee break
  • Entrance fee to visit Caldeira Velha hot springs is not included (3€ per person / can be purchased on the day at the entrance of the natural park)

What to expect

  1. Lagoa do Fogo
    1h · Admission ticket included
    See the breathtaking view of this magnificent caldera, from the top of the tallest volcano mountain of the island.
  2. Centro de Interpretacao Ambiental Caldeira Velha
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit and walk amongst the hot springs tucked in the lust forest (ticket not included, you can purchase at the entrance 3€ - no bathing just visiting)
  3. Ribeira Grande
    15m
    Pass by the lovely old downtown of the largest city of the north of the island.
  4. Praia do Areal de Santa Barbara
    15m
    See the famous surfers’ beach and other northern viewpoints.
  5. Licores Mulher de Capote
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the distillery where local liquors are made which Includes a tasting of liquors (please note this visit/tasting will not be possible on Sundays; if your tour is on a Sunday we will go exploring Vila Franca instead and the very original Nossa Senhora da Paz shrine up hill).
  6. Vieira Ceramics Factory
    45m
    Visit the distillery where local liquors are made which Visit and explore the ceramic factory, and learn about the tiles and ceramic work that are part of the island heritage (closed on Sundays; if your tour is on a Sunday we will go exploring Vila Franca instead and the very original Nossa Senhora da Paz shrine up hill).
  7. Caloura
    30m
    Stop at the beautiful Caloura old harbor, to enjoy the ocean views. Here you can stop for drink at the restaurant overlooking the sea.
  8. Agua de Alto
    15m
    Drive through the scenic south coastline, enjoying amazing views over the black sand beaches at the islet of Vila Franca.
  9. Arruda Pineapple Plantation
    30m
    Visit one of the oldest pianeapple plantations.
  10. Nossa Senhora da Paz
    15m
    On Sundays since it is not possible to visit the Ceramic and Liquor factories, we go to Vila Franca and enjoy the amazing views.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up at any location on Ponta Delgada (including airport and cruise port), Lagoa, Ribeira Grande areas. Other locations are subject to request, you might need to meet us at a meeting point, or pay an extra fee. Please inquiry.

Pick-up time: 9:30 AM (if you need a different pick up time please advise).

Please note we drive a 5 seat vehicles SUV type, we can take up to 4 participants per vehicle if it suits your group.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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