Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa do Fogo

5.0 (64 reviews) Sao Miguel, Portugal
Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

What's included

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

What to expect

  1. Salto do Cabrito
    20m
    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.
  2. Lagoa do Fogo
    2m
    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.
  3. Ribeira Grande
    30m
    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
  4. Praia do Areal de Santa Barbara
    15m
    Santa Barbara beach is located in the city of Ribeira Grande, konwn at the Surf Capital.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Central Square with the monument City Gates (three arches)

End point

Central Square with the monument City Gates (three arches)

Pickup details

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

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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