Top Ponta Delgada Eco Tours

Explore the surroundings of the Sete Cidades Volcano in a different way on this side-by-side tour from Ponta Delgada. Join a small group and climb aboard your buggy to start your rugged adventure. Head towards the north coast and make stops at villages and scenic viewpoints to get a full picture of the Azorean landscapes. This tour is great for families, couples, or small groups who want some adventure on their vacation.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Don’t miss a trip to the Furnas Lake on your Azores vacation. This convenient day trip from Ponte Delgada on the island of São Miguel offers an easy way to discover the lake area and its volcanic surrounds, such as the Terra Nostra botanical gardens. Highlights include a “cozido” lunch made with the steam of the earth, sights of the fumaroles, and a dip in an iron-rich natural pool.

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.

Skip the busier stretches of the São Miguel coastline, and head out by boat to discover the marine life and exclusive swimming spots of the island’s south coast. With an in-the-know local guide, you’ll improve your chances of finding the region’s famous whales and dolphins. Swimming and a traditional Azores lunch follow the boat ride at the islet of Vila Franca do Campo.

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.

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.