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São Miguel Island: Full-Day Sete Cidades Tour

1. São Miguel Island: Full-Day Sete Cidades Tour

Discover all of São Miguel Island's west coast in one day on this guided tour. Enjoy scenic views as you visit small lakes, exclusive viewpoints, a pineapple plantation, and Sete Cidades. Learn the history behind the landscapes you explore. Start your trip with a pickup from your hotel. Meet your expert guide who will be with you along your adventure. Start learning the history and nature of the Azores archipelago. Then, head straight to Sete Cidades, with the first stop being at Vista do Rei viewpoint (King's view), shortly after we visit the village for a small break around the lake. Sete Cidades is one of the seven natural wonders of Portugal and is considered by many the most iconic view of the Azores and surely one of Portugal as well. After Sete Cidades, we head to Mosteiros village to admire the islets and to get in touch with the culture of this small village. Shortly after we stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Right after lunch, we continue our tour through the western part of the island until we reach Capelas village to visit the iconic Port, where many years ago the locals used to depart for whale hunting. We finish the tour with a visit to the Pinneaple plantations in Ponta Delgada for a taste of the king fruit.

São Miguel: Sete Cidades and Crater Lakes Hike

2. São Miguel: Sete Cidades and Crater Lakes Hike

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.

From Ponta Delgada: Sete Cidades Walk, Tasting and Kayaking

3. From Ponta Delgada: Sete Cidades Walk, Tasting and Kayaking

Be picked up in your accommodation in Ponta Delgada and head towards Sete Cidades. Once in Sete Cidades, start your adventure with a walking tour from Miradouro da Vista do Rei to Sete Cidades Village. As you follow the walking trail, you’ll see views of the Green and Blue Lakes, Sete Cidades Village, Caldeira Seca, and Caldeira do Alferes. Stop at the Lomba do Vasco viewing point and see views of the northwest coast of São Miguel island. The walking tour will conclude at the village of Sete Cidades, where you can taste local products in a typical wood oven house. After your visit, you’ll head to the Blue and Green Lakes of Sete Cidades, where you’ll enjoy kayaking around the lakes. After kayaking, you’ll be driven back to Ponta Delgada, where you’ll be dropped off at your accommodation.

From Ponta Delgada: Vista do Rei to Sete Cidades Guided Trek

4. From Ponta Delgada: Vista do Rei to Sete Cidades Guided Trek

One of the best ways to explore São Miguel Island is on a guided trek. Immerse yourself in nature and admire the views on this walk between Vista do Rei and Sete Cidades. Take plenty of breaks along with stops at Vista do Rei Viewpoint, Lomba do Vasco Viewpoint, and more. Start with pickup from select hotels in Ponta Delgada and head to the start of the trek at the Vista do Rei Viewpoint. From there, follow the unpaved track that starts on the western side of Cumeeira da Caldeira until you reach the Escalvado Viewpoint and then the village of Sete Cidades. Continue along the trail, admiring the volcanoes Caldeira Seca and Caldeira do Alferes. From the Lomba do Vasco Viewpoint, look toward the northwest coast of the island including the four inlets of Mosteiros. Reaching the road that connects Sete Cidades to Várzea, take the path back to Sete Cidades.

São Miguel: Sete Cidades and Ferraria Tour with Lunch

5. São Miguel: Sete Cidades and Ferraria Tour with Lunch

Venture to village of village of Sete Cidades which is nestled in a volcanic crater on this van tour on São Miguel. Enjoy this scenic location with a picnic lunch and the provided hiking poles and snorkeling masks. Hike to a viewpoint and take a relaxing dip in the natural thermal pool at Ferraria. Be picked up from the comfort of your accommodation and sit back and relax on the drive to quaint village of Sete Cidades. Have the option to venture out onto the calm waters of the twin lakes with a stand up paddle board rental, or rent an e-bike for ride along the banks. Make your way to the crater rim with a hiking trip to the Vista do Rei viewpoint which has panoramic views of the crater and the surrounding area. Stroll through Lagoa do Canario Park and take a look out over Boca D’Inferno. Savor a delicious picnic lunch in a natural setting. Finish your tour with a relaxing dip in the thermal waters of the natural pool of Ferraria. Return to your accommodation at the end of your tour.

Sete Cidades: Half-Day Walking Tour

6. Sete Cidades: Half-Day Walking Tour

Take in stunning panoramic views over a few different lakes as you embark on a half-day hike. Explore Sete Cidades lake, Canário lake, Empadadas and more along the way. Learn about local geology, history, culture and discover the hydrographic basin of Sete Cidades volcanic complex. Along the trail, you will come across numerous lakes, with different characteristics and it is here that we find the highest point of Sete Cidades, Pico das Éguas. Get a briefing next to Lagoa do Canário and follow the trail and enjoy Lagoa das Éguas, Pico das Éguas and Lagoa Rasa. Hear about the importance of watercourses for the municipality of Ponta Delgada and the endemic vegetation that exists in this place from your guide. Pass by Lagoa do Canário and Grota do Inferno viewpoint and discover interesting facts about the Caldera of Sete Cidades and the lagoons that compose it. Have you heard about the legend of Sete Cidades lake? On this walk, you will also have the opportunity to stop at the Vista do Rei viewpoint, probably the most famous in this municipality.

Ponta Delgada: 2-Hour Guided Walk Along the Serra Devassa

7. Ponta Delgada: 2-Hour Guided Walk Along the Serra Devassa

Walk along the spectacular Serra Devassa and admire breathtaking landscapes and panoramic views. Follow along this circular trail with an expert guide and learn the geological history of the area. Start your adventure near the forest of Lagoa do Canário and follow the rugged trail up into the mountains. Travel across the spectacular mountain range of Serra Devassa with stops at Pico das Éguas, the highest point of this route. Here, marvel at the volcanic cone with a serene lake inside. Circle around the Lagoa Rasa and continue on the path that goes back to the starting point. Along the trail, capture incredible photos of the unique landscape shaped by volcanos. Hear the fascinating geology, social and historical history of Sete Cidades from your expert guide and keep a look out for the diverse flora and fauna native to this incredible location.

Sete Cidades: Half-Day Joelette Tour

8. Sete Cidades: Half-Day Joelette Tour

Enjoy a Joelette tour in Sete Cidades. Head to the Baia do Silêncio area and take in amazing views. Joelette tours make travel more accessible through their single-wheel and two-driver model which allow you to access stunning landscapes. Enjoy a day communing with the nature surrounding Sete Cidades.

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We did a very nice excursion (hike, tasting and kayaking). The walk was two hours, most of it was downhill. During the walk we passed viewpoints such as visto do rei and there are constantly beautiful landscapes / views of the two lakes to see. The walk ended in the village of Sete Cidades where the tasting was also held. Then you have the opportunity to go kayaking. You will be picked up again with the van, you do not have to walk uphill. The guide spoke good English and had a nice chat with us. We had a private tour for just the two of us, which was a luxury as we had booked it as a group excursion. The van was excellent. In short, it is recommended to get acquainted with Sete Cidades in an active way and not just quickly get off the bus and look at the view. Tip; you have to take all the gear you need for kayaking with you during the walk. So make sure you have a backpack for your towel and dry clothes.

André was an awesome guide, showing us breathtaking spots while telling about all historical and other facts. He adapted the trip to our individual needs by letting us choose a spot for relaxing and taking a bath and brought us to a delicious traditional restaurant, try them pulpo there if you can! And not to forget - André was an awesome photographer as well ;) We would definitely recommend to book this tour, it was perfect.

This was such a great experience! Our guide was incredibly informative, the views were incredible and the tasting was the perfect amount of food, as well as delicious. Definitely bring an extra swimsuit and/or an extra set of clothes and a towel for the kayaking - and sunscreen! There is a steep downhill at the end, which may be hard for people with bad knees. Highly recommend and an incredible value.

Because it was foggy, our wonderful guide Arturo gave us the option of biking around Sete Cidades instead. We really enjoyed that activity and the subsequent visits to the neo-gothic local church and cafe for delicious pastries. This is an excellent company for your island tours.

El guía un espectáculo! No solo nos mostró las partes más importantes de la costa oeste, si no que además aportó a la experincia multitud de anécdotas y datos que solo un nativo puede saber. Un lujo de ruta!