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São Miguel West: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch

4.9 / 5

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Activity provider:Pure Azores Tours
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São Miguel West: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch

Activity provider:Pure Azores Tours

4.9

751 reviews

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From US$ 75.48 per person

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Take in all the highlights of the western half of São Miguel Island, including Sete Cidades, Fogo Lake, Salto do Cabrito Waterfall, Ribeira Grande, Mosteiros, and more.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Portuguese
Pickup included
• Wait at your accommodation's front door from 9:00 A.M. It may take up to 20 minutes to complete all pick-ups. • If your accommodation is on a narrow street, you may need to meet your driver at a nearby meeting point. • Pickups in Ribeira Grande begin at 9:30 A.M.
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover the breathtaking scenery of western São Miguel Island
  • Head off the beaten track to see hidden natural gems
  • Learn about the history of the Azores from your guide
  • Admire the fantastic views from Fogo Volcano
  • See the famous crater lakes of Sete Cidades and Lagoa de Fogo
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Explore the highlights of the western half of São Miguel island on this guided tour by van. Discover the famous crater lakes of Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo, picturesque waterfalls, amazing cliffs, and stunning rock formations around the coast of the island.

Start with a visit to Ribeira Grande, one of the most picturesque towns of the Azores, followed by a surprising view of some amazingly beautiful cliffs on the North coast. Then travel to the inner areas of the island to see the gorgeous waterfall of Salto do Cabrito, surrounded by wild vegetation.

Drive to the top of Fogo Volcano to enjoy views of the most pristine and magical of the crater lakes of São Miguel. From the top of the mountain, enjoy the stunning views over a large portion of the island.

After a tasty meal to restore your energy levels, head to Sete Cidades, to understand why this is considered by the postcard of the Azores. Enjoy views from two completely different perspectives over the famous twin lakes. 

End the day in Mosteiros, on the western coast of the island, where the lava rocks have formed enchanting small islets and natural pools.

Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Ponta Delgada, Ribeira Grande or Lagoa town
  • Lunch of traditional Azorean food
  • One alcoholic drink of your choice (wine, beer, etc.)
  • Dessert
  • Coffee
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking

Know before you go

  • Be sure to bring warm clothing as the mountain viewpoints may be windy and chilly
  • Please wear sturdy shoes for brief walks
  • Please contact the local partner if you wish to request a pickup outside of Ponta Delgada for an extra fee
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Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 751 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4.9/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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Highly recommend this tour! Our tour Guide was Joao, and he was amazing! He re-aligned the agenda and timed it according to the weather conditions so that the fog would not obstruct the views. He was very informative of the history of all the spots, and he took amazing photos for us! The tour itself had amazing views of the island and included a delicious local lunch with plenty of wine! Highly recommend this tour for those that want to explore the best views of the island in a stress-free way!

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May 31, 2023

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Our guide was Juaoa, this man knows everything, I recommend him a lot He is very supportive and helpful He came exactly on time ,at 9 am ,honestly u hardly find such punctuality nowadays I will always remember this tour forever Amazing views, your jaw will drop at every view point lower and lower My Azores My 50 shades of green

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May 28, 2023

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Such a great tour and Manuel was outstanding as our guide. He was so nice and fun and he knew how to adjust for the weather to ensure we all got the best views possible. Lunch was fine but even better was the wine and great conversation with a beautiful view. I highly recommend this tour to get the best bits of the island(we did East on the following day). It is especially ideal if you have limited time on the island.

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