Despite the bad weather, apart from the lake of fire, that predictably remained hidden under cloud cover; we managed to see everything else, with the sun finally emerging in the afternoon, clouds dispersed, & were able to see & appreciate the beautiful interior. Walks, , villages, volcanic crater lakes, scenery, air con van, & the more than satisfying buffet style lunch & drinks, several options, all perfectly cooked. Quite expensive, but Andreas, our guide, was excellent throughout. If it rains all day, low cloud all day, then unfortunately you'll have spent a lot of money for nothing, & will miss seeing anything, & the option to re-book is not offered.

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Azores Whale Watching Tour – Ponta Delgada

Karen_W, Oct 2026

An Unforgettable Experience with Picos de Aventura – Absolutely AMAZING! 🐬🐋❤️

What an absolutely INCREDIBLE experience! Our whale and dolphin watching tour with Picos de Aventura – Animação e Lazer, S.A. in Ponta Delgada, Azores, on October 14 was truly one of the highlights of our vacation! From beginning to end, the entire staff was phenomenal! Everyone was incredibly friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. Their passion for marine life and dedication to providing an exceptional experience truly shined through. They went above and beyond to make our adventure special! We were fortunate enough to see two different species of dolphins AND a whale! Watching these beautiful creatures swimming freely in their natural habitat was absolutely breathtaking. It was a magical experience that we will treasure forever! The stunning beauty of the Azores, the excitement of spotting marine life, and the outstanding crew made this excursion everything we had hoped for and so much more! A HUGE thank you to the amazing team at Picos de Aventura! Your kindness, professionalism, enthusiasm, and exceptional service made our day unforgettable. If you’re visiting Ponta Delgada, DO NOT MISS THIS TOUR! We cannot recommend Picos de Aventura highly enough. It was an experience of a lifetime, and we would do it again in a heartbeat! Five stars just aren’t enough for this incredible team! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🐬🐋❤️

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Full-Day Nordeste & waterfall Tour with Lunch

Mila_Z, Sep 2026

Great tour

We had a wonderful experience on our excursion. Our guide was very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable, with a great personality. We learned so many interesting things throughout the tour and really enjoyed every moment. We also felt very safe and comfortable with his driving, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable and relaxing. Excellent service from beginning to end. We would definitely recommend this excursion and our guide to anyone visiting!

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Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour

JoAnn_S, Sep 2026

Mom/Daughter (X 2) getaway...fantastic!!

We just returned from a week on Sao Miquel, and this jeep tour of Sete Cidades was the HIGHLIGHT! You'll drive on roads and see overlooks that you would not get to otherwise...breath-taking! Andre Cardoso was our driver, and I would completely recommend him. SO knowledgeable and friendly. He gave us plenty of time to see everything, take pictures, made sure we were comfortable, and answered our many questions, both of the sites, but also our curiosity about what life is like for the locals. DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!

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Ponta Delgada Private City Tuk Tuk Tour

Sally_M, Sep 2026

Must do on day 1

Tomás was such a sweet and great host throughout the tuktuk experience. My parents loved the experience he had planned and all the areas we explored throughout Ponta Delgada and some parts of Lagoa. Highly recommend to do this on arrival day, it’s a great way to get out and see the surroundings with a local who has pride in his origins and is eager to share it with us. Tomás, keep up the great work and energy, you are a true gem👍🏻

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Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations

Nina_S, Aug 2026

Amazing, cannot recommend highly enough!

This trip was truly fantastic. AMAZING places to see with just the right amount of time given to each place. I really appreciated 1.5 hours in Terra Nostra so it was enough time to speed walk the park and have a 15 min dip in the hot springs. Dinner after was fab! Ok, the food isn't tasty but it was a fabulous experience and portions were enormous. My tour guide Andre is the best guide I've ever had! He really made the trip so special, I will never forget it. A group size of 8 is perfect. I can't fault this fabulous trip at all.

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Buggy Off-Road Excursion to Sete Cidades - HD

Candice_G, Aug 2026

Great experience - super fun.

Such a great experience and tour. First, it was a full 4 hour tour. No corners cut. We traveled paved roads, dirt roads and paths allowing us to see many aspects of the west side of Sao Miguel. We briefly stopped for snacks and restroom in a lovely town. . Our guide, friendly and gregarious, made sure we were safe and comfortable; he also offered helpful commentary/insight at various stops throughout the trip. He always took us to "just the right spot" at each stop, allowing for great vistas and outlooks. He took great pics of our family, for which we are grateful. Our "buggy" was clean and in great working order. If (when?!) we return to Sao Miguel, we will definitely do this tour again with this company! Super fun. Recommend highly. Tips: bring face protection (we wore bandanas / buffs) and sunglasses (or more) for eyes. Sometimes, dust gets kicked up if traversing dry roads. Also, wear / bring layers - can get a bit colder in some spots as cross island microclimates.

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Side by Side Tour - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)

Julie_M, Jun 2026

Fun experience

The buggy ride was really fun and we ended up seeing several amazing view points even though we couldn’t see the blue and green lakes from the viewpoints as there was too much fog. We did get to ride around them on a trail and it was beautiful. The guide was really good and patient with the group. It was an amazing experience.

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Essential San Miguel: 2 Day-Tour of Natural Wonders & Top Spots

Kayla_S, Jun 2026

Book it!

A great way to see the island without having to rent a car (you would be fine driving around town, but getting to some of the highlight spots in Sete Cidades, for example, are easy to miss or require a half day hike). We had João and Eric for the two days and they were both very friendly and knowledgeable, taking us to many sightseeing/photo ops and local places over the two days. You do travel in a 8 or 10 passenger van though, which allows you to get to some of the harder to navigate spots, but I would recommend motion sickness meds (if you’re like me and haven’t sat in the back of a van in a while) and layers, as the weather changes rapidly. Can’t recommend this tour enough, though, and the lunch option is well worth it to get a real taste of the local cuisine.

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Cruise Travellers: Shore Excursion Sete Cidades & Furnas Volcano

Richard_H, May 2026

Wonderful experience! ...

Wonderful experience! Our tour guide, Bruno, was amazing. Very knowledgeable of the areas and quite entertaining! We saw some incredible sites. I would recommend choosing one specific ‘area’ focus. Otherwise lots of driving time. No fault of their part.

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

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