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Kathie_B, Apr 2026
Lunch with a view
We were picked up promptly from our ship by our guide. Unfortunately we had a lot of fog on the first part of the tour and did not see much on the overlooks...not the tours fault. Once we got on the other side of the island it was beautiful and we had great views. Lunch was at the Guide's family restaurant. There was a spectacular view of the ocean and the food was very good. The staff was great and we enjoyed it very much. We drove through some small towns that were very nice. Our guide was able to accommodate our request to make a quik stop at the pineapple farm. We appreciated that.
Kimberly_B, Apr 2026
Perfect morning seeing Cete Cidades!
Terrific morning with Nuno! We all had a great time. We were supplied with wonderful e-bikes and helmets. And Nuno made sure they were adjusted to fit each of us and that we were comfortable with our bikes before heading off. Having been on a tour of the area 7 years ago we were familiar with what we were seeing. But we rode at a leisurely pace and stopped for beautiful photo ops along the way.
The meeting place was easy to find and Nuno even called a taxi to meet us at the original meeting spot for our return to Ponta Delgada. As a cruise ship excursion, we had plenty of time afterward to walk around and eat lunch in Ponta Delgada before our all aboard time.
Darren_B, Apr 2026
Marco was fantastic...
Marco was fantastic guide! He was very knowledgeable of the island and easy to interact with making our time on the tour always interesting. He was quick to understand our interest to make it a unique experience tailored to our needs. Our kids admittedly were not excited about the idea of the tour, but once they experienced it became one of the highlights of our trip! We definitely recommend this trip especially if it is your first full day on the island! Having a knowledgeable guide who enjoys what they do matters! Thanks again Marco!!
Kyle_M, Mar 2026
Wonderful day on Sao Miguel
Pur time with Luis was wonderful. He took us to beautiful areas on the island. Some of the areas needed a 4x4, so it was great to have those available. He asked us what we wanted to see and customized the day to us. He has a great knowledge of the island, not only places to visit but also the history. He was fun and pleasant. We would highly recommend Luis.
Irene_R, Feb 2026
Beauty all Around🌸outstanding tour
We just had a wonderful all day adventure visiting the beautiful area surrounding Nordeste. Our personal tour guide Josef (Joe) was outstanding. He delivered so much information and stories of the area and of Sao Miguel. We had so many laughs and shared great memories. Thank you for giving us that personal touch and showing us so much. We thoroughly enjoyed the lovely home-cooked buffet lunch. We totally recommend this tour and especially Josef.
Brian_S, Feb 2026
Good interesting tour
It was a full day in an 8 seater Mercedes vito driver/ guide was professional and friendly. It was Sunday and a few places were closed the weather was generally good although one lake was totally cloudy bound. Lunch was ok a little crowded. Worth doing the tour for sure
Dennis_A, Nov 2025
Extremely knowledgeable
Our tour with Henry was fantastic. He curated our stops based off our wishlist, and suggested alternatives as some of the viewpoints were not visible due to weather. Despite the weather, Henry was fantastic and had no shortage of facts about the history of the island, answering all our questions and educating us on the way. I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out with whatever timetable you have- Henry was accommodating and would be fantastic for anything from a half-day to a multi-day tour.
Deedielong, Nov 2025
Private Tour with Carlos
This was an amazing private tour. Carlos was over the top we were in a cruise and we were delayed coming I. To the port. He was there waiting when we got off the ship. He was very informative and learned a lot about the area. We spent ample time at every stop and throughout enjoyed it all.
Tracy_T, Sep 2025
A great tour of the west side of Sao Miguel
Wonderful tour of the west side of Sao Miguel Island. Diogo was our guide and did such a great job. He knew so much history of the Island as he grew up there. It was a nice small tour with seven people. We were taken to several key spots with great views, and also enjoyed the lunch.. Thank you!
Sarah_S, Sep 2025
Just book it already
This was the most amazing way to see the island! Highly recommend you do it at the beginning of your trip and Arthur was a spectacular, friendly and knowledgeable guide. He’s very passionate about his home and he was so kind and sharing extra tips. We got to do a few extra things with our small group and it was truly one of the best days of my life, especially if you are a solo traveler This is an experience, unlike any other
Lorraine_K, Aug 2025
Great private tour with family business!
Wonderful day in Furnas! Nilton was an excellent guide - kind and knowledgeable. He navigated the tricky roads with ease in his very comfortable car. As a lifelong resident, he shared lots of interesting information about life on Sao Miguel. He brought us to places we would not have found on our own. He and his brother are a family business - they take pride in the business and their home and it shows! Highly recommend!
Pernille_F, Aug 2025
Fantastic trip
We where on the trip yesterday with Philip as a guide. He is calm and knowledgeable guy and has a good humor. He tells local stories and shows special locations. We had a blast with our two teenage sons.
The deskription says you will go by a thermal pool. We didn’t see that but a lot of other beautiful places. We saw Furnas the day before where we experienced the thermal pool so we appreciated to se something different.
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