Discover the beautiful landscapes of the island of São Miguel, and the charming village of Sete Cidades on a guided hike.

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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Pickup included: Pickup is around 9:00 AM at your accommodation. Consider this for the areas of Ponta Delgada, Capelas, Caloura, Lagoa, and Ribeira Grande.
Small group: Limited to 8 participants

Highlights

Discover the beautiful crater lakes and landscapes of São Miguel
Admire the fantastic views from the viewpoint of Miradouro das Cumeeiras
Visit the charming village of Sete Cidades

Full description

Start with pickup from your accommodation on São Miguel. First, visit two of the most spectacular viewpoints on the island at Grota do Inferno and Vista do Rei. Then, hike to Miradouro das Cumeeiras and admire fantastic views of the ridge and crater lakes below. After the first portion of the hike, rest and have a picnic lunch in the small village of Sete Cidades. After lunch, walk by the stunning Lagoa Verde (Green Lagoon), up towards the viewpoint of Vista do Rei. Enjoy more time to admire the beautiful crater lakes and surrounding landscape from this perfect vantage point. Continue towards the Natural Thermal Pools of Ferraria or Mosteiros Beach. Enjoy some time to rest in the pools or swim in the Atlantic, depending on weather conditions. Finally, be returned to your accommodation on the island.

Includes

Accredited guides
Insurance
Photos/Videos
Picnic lunch
Pickup and drop-off
Trekking poles

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with mobility impairments
People with heart problems

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Windbreaker
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Swimwear
Towel
Sunscreen
Rain gear
Comfortable clothes
Breathable clothing
Reusable water bottle
Waterproof bag
Face mask or protective covering

Know before you go

Please contact the local partner in advance if you wish to book an excursion for a group with more than 8 people
A reasonable level of physical fitness is required for this hike (moderate difficulty)

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 8 reviews

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Great day… for four people with a very nice young guide… crazy landscapes… green walks… swimming in sea water at 38 degrees…. Sunny day… (which is rather rare in the Azores even in August !!! !)… Everything is perfect except the picnic… a shame… inedible… while the food is not expensive in the Azores…. Unripe fruit with a tiny sandwich… dry… and a small brick of filthy juice… in short .. not a bottle of water .... in the description of the day we talked about a snack ... nothing other than these three tiny filthy things all day long .... too bad it ruins the price ...

August 27, 2021

Beautiful locations. The 2 girls who were the guides for this tour are very kind and smiling. We had a great experience together and we had a great time. I recommend this tour and this agency.

January 8, 2022

Was great thank you. It's also worth it when it's foggy :) has a certain flair

October 27, 2021

São Miguel: Sete Cidades and Crater Lakes Hike

São Miguel: Sete Cidades and Crater Lakes Hike

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