Top Ponta Delgada Day Trips - page 3

For an adventure like no other, go off the beaten track in a 4x4 on this half-day tour to Lagoa do Fogo from Ponta Delgada. In a small group, enjoy personal attention from your guide as you explore the natural beauty around Lagoa do Fogo's tranquil shores. Visit the Caldeira Velha and take a dip in the geothermal-heated waters of its waterfall. Embark on hikes through nature and see evidence of volcanic activity at Ribeira Grande.

from $47

Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada - Lagoa do Fogo

Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada - Lagoa do Fogo

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(36)

from $53

San Miguel : Vulcanic Experience in Furnas (W/ thermal pools)

Relax in this thermal bath experience and notice curiosities about the furnaces. Get to know some tourist sights, experience the Volcano das Furnas with thermal baths included. Thermal bath start time may vary depending on availability. Please bring bathing suits and a bath towel. If you want a closet, there is an extra charge of 2€ on site and for hot water showers there is a fee of 1€, these extras are not included in the tour price. Please consult your healthcare provider before participating in the Thermal Baths. Enjoy the charm of the mythical furna village, discover curiosities about the furna volcano and its relations with the thermas, see the local culture, taste of gaseified waters and natural source green tea. Finish the tour with the magnificent bath of thermal waters at 39oC. Possibility to include dinner for additional price.

San Miguel : Vulcanic Experience in Furnas (W/ thermal pools)

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Whale Watching Tour + Vila Franca Islet: Full-day with lunch

(12)

from $100

Likely to Sell Out

8-Hour Private Tour in 4x4 Vehicle from Ponta Delgada

4.4

(145)

from $148

(302)

from $366

Lagoa do Fogo and Sete Cidades Private Full-Day Tour

4.5

from $531

If you are looking for a full-day private tour filled with wisdom, good cheer and knowledge, this is the ideal tour for you. We don't do anything in a rush, always in maximum relaxation, in order to ensure that the customer feels welcomed and well looked after. If you are interested in a viewpoint on our route, we can change our tour so that nothing remains to be seen and you can enjoy the best of the Azores.

Full Day Private Tour to Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas

Full Day Private Tour to Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

from $531

Make the most of your limited time in the Azores on this private full-day shore excursion. In the company of just your party and a guide, go off the beaten track in a 4WD to see unspoiled nature such as mountains, shimmering lakes, and volcanic craters. Embark upon some of the islands' best hiking trails, swim in a natural pool, and enjoy a hearty lunch of Azorean specialties and regional liquors before heading back to the ship.

Full Day Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo PRIVATE 4WD Tour with Lunch

4.9

(30)

from $764

Our tours are specialized and directed on the motivation of the experience that tourists can draw from them. In this sense, we provide very careful and dedicated to the interests of our tourists tours. The Azores, are nine islands that each offers a magnificent nature that you will already forget the moments seen and visited. São Miguel, is the largest island of all, where, offer unique tours like mountain, sea, lagoons, nature, baths and etc. To travel and discover the wonders of our island is to be able to know the most beautiful corners of the green island, the Azores.

Azores Lagoa das Furnas Full Day

Discover the natural beauty of São Miguel with a tour that highlights the Ilhéu de Villa Franca do Campo and the Furnas region. Explore Terra Nostra Park, where the lush gardens and spa pool offer a relaxing haven. In Lagoa das Furnas, watch the traditional cooked food being prepared in geothermal winds and discover the typical delicacies of the local culture. The journey includes stops at Pico do Ferro for panoramic views and the Gorreana Tea Plantation for an authentic tea tasting experience. - Visit the Ilhéu de Villa Franca do Campo and the first capital of São Miguel - Explore Terra Nostra Park and relax in the spa pool - Taste the traditional geothermal cooking in Lagoa das Furnas - Tea tasting at the historic Gorreana Tea Plantation

from $100

Furnas Tour with Visit to Thermal Fountains and Volcanic Landscapes

Fogo Lake ranks among the largest and prettiest lakes on Sâo Miguel Island, but its remote location means it can only be accessed on foot. On this adventurous full-day tour, follow your guide along the Lagoa do Fogo trail and reach the lake in time for a picnic lunch. Enjoy free time to swim and sunbathe at your leisure—and soak up the spectacular scenery—with round-trip travel from your Ponta Delgada accommodation included.

from $71

Lagoa do Fogo Trail Full-Day Walking Tour with Lunch

Lagoa do Fogo Trail Full-Day Walking Tour with Lunch

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Tour Seven Cities, Lagoa do Fogo. Full Day

(5)

from $83

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Even if you’re only in Ponta Delgada for a short while, maximize your time on the Azores during a stress-free shore excursion to the ancient volcanic zone of Furnas on the eastern part of the island. You’ll receive personalized attention in a small group and benefit from convenient port pickup and drop-off. Plus, you can customize your itinerary to include stops at a botanical garden and thermal springs.

(1)

from $71

Furnas fumarolles, boilers and hot springs

Azores: Shore Excursion Furnas - Crater volcano and hot springs

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(59)

from $93

Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Sete Cidades Volcano

Get off the tourist trail and have an adventure, on this full-day 4WD tour to Sete Cidades volcano. No need to worry about navigating, as you’ll have a driver for the day, who will take you to areas that can’t be accessed by public transport. Stop off at incredible viewpoints throughout the day included Pico do Carvão, Mata do Canário, and Cumeeiras. A perfect tour to admire Ponta Delgado’s natural volcanic masterpieces.

Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Sete Cidades Volcano

(12)

from $307

Discover the best of São Miguel Island when you book this small-group tour from Ponta Delgada. Start at Sete Cidades and drive to beautiful viewpoints, including Vista do Rei, and explore the hidden gems of the island. After visiting the Church of St. Nicholas, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. The adventure continues to Lagoa do Fogo, with a visit to Caldeira Velha before concluding at the Pico da Barrosa viewpoint.

Van Tour Sete Cidades + Lagoa do Fogo Full-Day

Van Tour Sete Cidades + Lagoa do Fogo Full-Day

Private Lagoon of Fire and Furnas Tour

(7)

from $106

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the authenticity of Sao Miguel Island through a tour that combines nature, culture and Azorean rural tradition. The experience begins with a visit to a traditional farm, where you will be able to learn about the way of life of the rural families of old, to observe agricultural utensils, plants and animals of the farm and even to try to past a cow. Next, we will visit a local cheesecake where the traditional fresh cheese wrapped in container leaf is produced, knowing the craft process and the importance of this gastronomic tradition. The tour continues to the emblematic Seven Cities area, with stops at miradours to appreciate the lagoons and volcanic landscapes, where lunch will also be served. After lunch, we will visit a dairy farm in activity to learn about the daily milk production and the importance of farming in the local economy. Warning: The tour takes place on a Land Rover, but takes place on normal roads and is not an all-terrain ride.

(10)

from $106

São Miguel Tour Rural Quintas Azorianas and Queijaria

São Miguel Tour Rural Quintas Azorianas and Queijaria

If you have accepted the challenge of climbing Pico Mountain, congratulations! With us, the climb will be at your pace with a dedicated Guide. Calm down because we have all day just for you. Meeting at the "Mountain House", if you do not want "transfer included", it is time to check if we all have the proper equipment, protection, food, water and of course, the camera. Our guide will accompany you along a trail, much of it in very irregular volcanic rock, which will require some effort and care. . Reaching the summit, the effort is rewarded by breathtaking, breathtaking landscapes. First the crater, then the last stage: the Piquinho. This, with its 70 m high, will give more "fight" but inevitable to achieve the goal: 2351 m altitude, the highest point of the island of Pico, the Azores and Portugal. You will also see the 'fumaroles' that show the grandeur of the (dormant) volcano. Land Tours wishes you a good climb!

(1)

from $154

Price varies by group size

Pico Mountain - Group> 4

8 to 12 hours

4.7

(3)

from $154

PRIVATE Hybrid 4X4 Tour - Full Day Furnas (Inc Hot Springs and 3 Course Lunch)

4.9

(7)

from $496

Likely to Sell Out

Full Day Seven Cities Fire Lagoon

Get off the beaten track on this full-day small-group Jeep tour to one of Portugal's most romantic towns—Furnas, where hot springs and freshwater blend beautifully. Visit a volcano's interior, walk along Furnas Lake, and witness the preparation of a traditional Portuguese dish, "underground stew," for lunch. Unwind in a thermal pool and end your day with a soothing cup of tea at Gorreana's tea factory. Enjoy a pickup and drop-off at your hotel.

3.0

(2)

from $100

Full-Day Jeep Tour to Furnas

Totally personalized private tour to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo (west)

(13)

from $106

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

(4)

from $354

Buggy – Off-road Excursion w/ lunch – Coast to Coast (Shared)

Likely to Sell Out

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(23)

from $129

Private Tour by car or Van with a local guide to see Furnas area. Furnas is located in almost the middle east of Sao mIguel island, where you can find the Caldeiras (fumaroles), and one of the richest places in Europe in terms of thermal and medicinal waters (22 different springs). You can also find one of the most diverse places in terms of vegetation, and probably the most beautiful botanical garden on the Azores "Parque Terra Nostra Garden" (12.5 hectares), within which you will find a hot geothermal pool (with a temperature between 41 at 42 degrees). Taste one of the most famous gastronomy of the Azores, the "Cozido das Furnas" stew. Furnas is close to the only tea plantation in Europe (where green tea and 3 types of black tea are produced).

Private Tour Furnas Lake & Hot Springs

(15)

from $265

Seven Cities & Fire Lagoon: Full Day Tour with or without lunch

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What are people saying about Ponta Delgada

Dale_C, May 2026

Beautiful tour!

Our guide, Henrique, did an excellent job driving and he gave detailed information and insight into where we were going and what we were seeing. He is very smart, kind and considerate and has a wonderful sense of humor. He clearly went beyond expectations by offering assistance with our future departure.

All West, Sete Cidades, Mosteiros, Ferraria - Private Tour

Donald_K, May 2026

The ultimate private tour!

Carlos was very kind, knowledgeable, caring and flexible. He picked us up at the cruise ship dock on time and toured us all around at our pace. He explained the historic and significant spots of interest and answered all of our questions. When we needed to stop for a restroom and lunch he gave us our choice of options. Carlos is the man! And the Azores are just amazing! Lastly he got us back to our cruise ship in plenty of time.

Private Guided Tour to Furnas and thermal baths.

Vicky_W, May 2026

Wonderful time spent in the Azores - Ponta Delgada

We had Tiago as our host for this tour. We had a little bit of a delay in the start as Viator had given Tiago the wrong pickup but Tiago quickly messaged and remedied the problem. We were then off for a great 5 hour tour and had a wonderful time. Tiago was very knowledgeable and gave a lot of facts about the Azores and the history. We were able to see everything that was on the tour and spent a good amount of time in the Thermal Baths. Great Job Tiago.

Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour

Diane_F, May 2026

Exceptional Tour Guide (Mariano-sp?)

Marianno (may not be spelling his name correctly) was exceptionally professional, knowledgeable and friendly! He took us all around the island including to the very tippy top, and gave us all the most pivotal historical facts about the island. Were informed too that there are 2 cows and 7 chickens respectively to every person living on the island! We had a wonderful 3 1/2 hours with him and, at our request, he left us at the city center and directed us to the best fresh burger place, Suplexio, for lunch. Best burger I’ve ever had in my 64 young years!! Good local IPA beer too!

Full-Day Nordeste & waterfall Tour with Lunch

Dolly_G, Apr 2026

Nordeste

The views are fantastic. Our guide Joaquin was just excellent with his outlook to life and enthusiasm that made the trip so much better. Finally Mother Nature is at its best with human interaction. Even though it was raining towards the last quarter, it should be expected in this area. Highly recommended

Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada - Lagoa do Fogo

Eric_S, Apr 2026

We had an incredible...

We had an incredible experience from start to finish. We arrived via cruise, and he was already waiting inside the terminal holding a sign with my name, which made the pickup seamless and stress-free. From that moment on, everything felt easy and well-organized. What really stood out was how the tour didn’t feel scripted or generic. Instead of a typical guide, it felt like being shown around by a knowledgeable friend who genuinely loves his island. He shared insights, stories, and details that made the experience feel personal and engaging. We especially appreciated how flexible and thoughtful he was throughout the day. He adjusted the itinerary on the fly to avoid the fog and take us to the best viewpoints, which made a huge difference. It never felt rushed, and it was clear he cared about making sure we had the best possible experience. Overall, this was one of the highlights of our trip, and we would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a more personalized and memorable tour.

8-Hour Private Tour in 4x4 Vehicle from Ponta Delgada

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.

São Miguel Full Day Guided Tour to Furnas with Lunch Included

Brian_S, Feb 2026

Great day tour

Good tour in minibus driver was very friendly however I don't think any driver should be drinking alcohol at lunch whilst on duty. The thermal baths and park is €17 extra or €13 for seniors not €8 as stated on my confirmations the water in the baths is orange and get on your skin Lunch was ok but two people plus driver had different meal ours was a slow cooked earth one. I would recommend the tour overall

São Miguel, Azores - Private Tour 9 hours in 4 seats car "Exclusively for You"

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.

Tour to Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas

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

Quad /2pax – Off-road Excursion w/ lunch – From Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades

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.

Azores: Shore Excursion Furnas - Crater volcano and hot springs

Wendy_J, Jun 2025

We had a different...

We had a different operator cancel our tour last minute and it ended being best thing that could have happened!!! This one was a gem. The tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. We saw so much in our short time and he added an extra stop that we wanted. 100% would do another tour from them agsin.