Top Azores Eco Tours

Exploring São Miguel Island’s stunning landscapes can be challenging with its mix of rugged terrain and remote viewpoints. This half-day quad biking adventure offers the perfect solution, combining thrilling exploration with guided expertise. Take the driver’s seat and navigate both on-road and off-road routes through the mountains surrounding the Sete Cidades Volcano. Weather permitting, marvel at panoramic views of tranquil lakes and the vast ocean.

Visit a unique banana plantation and agroforestry garden and learn about the subtropical fruits, the climate of Faial, agriculture in the Azores and organic agriculture.

Discover the Azores at your own pace with a private full-day tour. Get picked up at your hotel and set off for a 4x4 adventure that can be customized according to your preferences. Skip the hassle of a rental car and learn about the island’s history from your guide.

Immerse yourself in the Azores’ otherworldly beauty—and enjoy an active excursion as you go—on this small-group electric bike tour of Sete Cidades. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, meet your guide, and grab your e-bike. You can look forward to scaling the region’s volcanic rims, soaking up the sights from the Vista do Rei viewpoint, descending into the caldera, visiting a local village, and more.

Explore the wonders of Sao Miguel’s Furnas Valley on this informative full-day tour, including lunch. Visit the island’s famed ceramic factories, snap memorable photos at Caloura, Vila Franca do Campo, and Furnas. See Furnas lake and the surrounding hot springs and indulge in a traditional Sao Miguel lunch of ‘cozido,’ a rich stew cooked by thermal vents underground. You won’t want to miss the tea factory and the Ribeira Grande City with its beautiful architecture.

Explore the wildest and most authentic side of Pico in an experience centered on nature, volcanic landscapes, and the tranquility of the island's interior. This route leads to the Central Plateau, one of the most pristine areas of the Azores, where the altitude reveals a landscape dominated by endemic vegetation, volcanic cones, and a unique atmosphere. The highlight of the experience is the Lagoa do Capitão and Lagoa da Seca — places of mystical beauty, surrounded by pure nature, where the silence and the landscape create an unforgettable atmosphere, with privileged views of Pico Mountain and neighboring islands. The experience also includes a brief encounter with the cultural landscape of the UNESCO vineyards, before heading to the coast. Here, the traditional villages of Cachorro, Lajido, and Arcos reveal the historical connection between man, stone, and the ocean, with their typical houses and striking views

Explore the São Miguel Island in one day: Sete Cidades lakes, Fogo Lake, Furnas Lake, Ribeira dos Caldeirões Waterfalls, Nordeste, Ribeira Grande, Mosteiros, Tea Plantation and much more. Depart from your accommodation and journey along the south coast of São Miguel before heading towards the west side of the island to see one of the 7 wonders of Portugal, the volcanic lakes of sete cidades. From there we will move to the north side of the island to see the beautiful Lagoa do fogo lake. Our Journey continues towards the wonderful waterfalls of Ribeira dos Caldeirões, a very beautiful and quiet Natural Park. Then a stop for a typical Azorean lunch! Finishing Lunch, Furnas Valley is waiting for us to experience its dramatic volcanic landscape. There we can admire the wild viewpoint of the Pico do Ferro for a panoramic view of the valley. Return to the accommodation via the island's north road, and stop at the site of Europe's only tea plantations and tea factory.

Go on a thrilling quad bike adventure from Ponta Delgada with stunning views over the Sete Cidades valley and the twin lakes. Get your adrenaline-pumping on this half-day, small-group tour designed for all age groups and experience levels. Enjoy the security of knowing that a guide, helmet, insurance and gasoline are all included in this exciting excursion.

Enjoy a unique tour and Explore beautiful landscapes, walk along the banks of lakes, meet local people and enjoy Azorean cuisine in a restaurant with a superb view.

Explore the natural wonders of the Azores islands on a full-day ATV adventure from Ponta Delgada and venture off-road around the Setes Cidades crater lake. Enjoy stunning views of Empadadas Lakes, Canário Lake, and Silence Bay; take a swim in the Ferraria thermal pool; and tuck into a delicious Azorean lunch.

The traveler will get to know the most famous and stunning Lagoons of the Azores. The immense space, the silence, seems to muffle the noise of the birds. The blue and green craters and caldera will walk with you on the sidewalk. The water and the passage as far as the eye can see but where the view is never lost. The sea stops if the island rises. The mirror of nature. This tour has lunch included.

Discover the volcanic and coastal landscapes of Pico Island on a half-day nature experience. Begin with a short walk through the vineyards of Criação Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage site, surrounded by the iconic basalt walls that shape one of the island's most remarkable landscapes. The journey continues with an accessible hike for beginners to Pé do Monte, an extinct volcanic mountain offering stunning views over Pico Mountain, Faial Island, and the surrounding vineyards and forests. Along the way, explore the historic Pocinho Bay, once an important coastal port, and visit the ruins of Aldeia do Mingato, one of the first settlements in this part of the island. A perfect morning experience for those who wish to discover the nature, history and spectacular volcanic landscapes of Pico.

When your cruise ship docks on São Miguel Island, experience the best of the Azores’ natural beauty on this small-group shore excursion. Follow the rugged coastline to Santiago Lagoon and the Seven Cities volcano with your guide, and admire uninterrupted views over the spectacular landscapes. Breathe in the scent of wild azaleas and hydrangeas, and visit a local pineapple plantation—with pickup and drop-off at the port included on your tour.

If you want to spend a day immersed in the beautiful Azorean nature and capture photos of your journey, then this excursion is right for you. Alongside a private guide, enjoy a full day of exploring the volcanic island of Terceira, from sunrise to sunset. You can do one or more trails at a pace that feels right for you and learn several photography techniques to capture photos of your time.