Top Azores Nature Parks in 2026

Get a feel for the Azorean island of São Miguel on this full-day tour that covers the northeastern portion and Furnas. With a small group, admire the island’s volcanic landscapes from several viewpoints and important locations, visit a tea plantation, and drive through the lushest and most flowering part of the island. Your tour also includes a traditional lunch that is made using volcanic heat.

The coast along São Miguel is home to notable birdlife, from petrels and terns to buzzards and gannets—a bird-watcher's dream, if you can get close enough. With this small-group tour, cruise out of the marina in Vila Franca do Campo with naturalists and biologists on a marine birding expedition gathering field data for research—approach bird colonies slowly and view them from a distance and through provided binoculars.

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. Suitable for families with children taller than 4'11", 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.

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Discover the best of Sao Miguel's eastern side, without worrying about logistics, on this informative full-day tour. Visit Europe's oldest tea plantation, stop at viewpoints to take in panoramic vistas of the island, and admire the stunning flora at the botanical garden. Plus, see Furnas Lake and the surrounding hot springs and indulge in a traditional lunch of "cozido," a rich stew cooked by thermal vents underground.

If you’ve got limited time in Sao Miguel, and you’d like to plan a personalized day tour, this is the perfect option. Avoid waiting around for other travelers, and instead, enjoy a tour with just your party and a private driver. You can customize your day based on your interests, or ask your guide for recommendations. Potential highlights include Furnas, Nordeste, Sete Cidades, or Lagoa do Fogo.