Side by Side Tour - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)

4.9 (422 reviews) Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Duration3h - 4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English
Group sizeUp to 14 travelers

Overview

This activity is ideal for families or couples looking for adventure and fun.
This tour will take you to the highest points that surround Sete Cidades Volcano.
The itinerary is On and Offroad and If the weather is good, you can count on awesome views to the lakes and the ocean.
Our team of expert guides will ensure your safety and provide brief explanations at each stop.
Driver`s license is mandatory for drivers and remember that this is a tour to enjoy the landscapes, not a rally competition.
You can have a two seater buggy or a 4 seater, depending on the number of people on your reservation.

Itinerary:
* Fenais da Luz ( North cost)
* Pico da Cruz (845 meters altitude) View to Lagoa de Santiago, lagoa Rasa and Sete Cidades lagoon.
* Vista da Rainha/Miradouro das Cumeeiras ( View point for Sete Cidades, Green and Blue Lagoon)
* Cerrado das Freiras
* Passing by Capelas village
* Fenais da Luz

What's included

  • UTV
  • guide
  • Insurance
  • helmets
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Lunch
  • Gloves and rain coats

What to expect

  1. Fenais da Luz
    30m
    This parish located on the north coast of São Miguel island is where we start and end the tour. After starting our tour on paved roads, we will ride along the seafront of and explore dirt roads in this area.
  2. 30m
    This is a mountain with an altitude of 845 meters. The breathtaking view is very similar to “Miradouro da Boca do Inferno” but from a higher perspective (accessible with the quads) and even more magnificent due to its altitude. From here you can see Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa de Santiago, Lagoa Verde, Lagoa Azul and a view to the whole crater of Sete Cidades dormant volcano. If weather is good, this one of the high lights of the tour, where we can see almost the whole island from the top.
  3. Vista do Rei Miradouro
    30m
    Located at an altitude of 540 meters, this viewpoint offers a unique and panoramic view over Sete Cidades crater. Depending on weather and dirt roads conditions we can get to see the same view from a diferent perspective “Miradouro das Cumeeiras”, where we can have an amazing view to the green and blue lake but from the opposite side of the Crater.
  4. Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras
    30m
    Here you can expect to make some dirt paths that surround the Blue Lagoon in Sete Cidades with incredible views over the lakes.
  5. Sao Vicente Ferreira
    30m
    Passing on a dirt road aroundThis is a parish located on the north coast of the island of São Miguel. This is one of the transit villages that we pass on the way back to the meeting point. Here we will pass by Poços (bathing area) and the place of the old whale’s factory, disabled since 1970 where only the factory chimney remains. Here we will also make a dirt path that connects this parish to Fenais da Luz. Lagoa Azul.
  6. Fenais da Luz
    20m
    Here we get back to where we started, exploring some seafront dirt roads.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting place is in a residential area, and you will find a "meeting point" sign on the gate and ATVs parked outside

End point

The meeting place is in a residential area, and you will find a "meeting point" sign on the gate and ATVs parked outside

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Driving License(+18) is required for drivers
  • We recommend bringing warm coats and raincoats
  • You can have a two seater buggy or a 4 seater, depending on the number of people on your reservation

Cancellation policy

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

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