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Discover the cultural and natural treasures of Ponta Delgada in a relaxed way. For your convenience, we offer easy pick up directly from the Cruise Port and City Center. Through old streets, lively squares, and sweeping Atlantic views, this route shows how the Azorean capital grew between faith and the power of nature. Along the way, you’ll discover the architecture, traditions, and local ways of life that make Ponta Delgada a meeting point between the past and the present. More than a tour, it’s an authentic way to feel the rhythm of the city and get to know its true character.
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Ponta Delgada Private City Tuk Tuk Tour
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Venturing towards the western side of the island, we'll treat our eyes to the most captivating and picturesque views that will take your breath away. Be amazed by the stunning display of the typical Azorean flora, where the Hydrangeas adorn the pathways of São Miguel Island. Our tour is not just limited to scenic views, as we'll take you to one of Portugal's 7 wonders, the majestic Sete Cidades. The journey continues with a stopover at various viewpoints, from the lofty Pico do Carvão to the awe-inspiring Escavaldo viewpoint. Let us guide you through the best-kept secrets of the Azores. In the company of our local guide, we guarantee a relaxed and homely atmosphere that will excite all your senses. Indulge in the local culture, be one with nature, and marvel at the incredible landscapes that surround you, whether inside the sleeping volcanoes. This is a shared tour with a maximum comfortable capacity of 8 guests Join us now and create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime!
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Half Day Guided Tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada
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This tour is unique because we will visit one of the most iconic places of the Azores, The north of this, the pure air, the peaks and the imposing mountains on the sloping slope DA, the wave DE the sea seems more extensive and the line of the indeterminable horizon, the Northeast is the gateway to the tranquility and contemplation of nature, the ideal destination for those seeking nature tourism. Here, you walk a distinctive piece OF land on the island DE São Miguel with breathtaking views, superb valleys, mountainous mountains and mountains, waterfalls AND refreshing ribs.
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Guided tour to Northeast its waterfalls-Lunch included-San Miguel
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Discover the most iconic landscapes of São Miguel, Azores, with comfort and a true local touch. This small group tour combines stunning sights, history, culture, and tasting moments in a relaxed and conversational atmosphere. Along the way we share curiosities about the island’s volcanic origin and local traditions. Includes small tastes, snacks and water, and, if the weather allows, a light walk (optional). Conducted in a cart of 6 seats (up to 4 adults + 2 children), guarantees a quiet and personalized experience, away from large groups. The itinerary is adjusted to the weather conditions to offer the best views of Seven Cities, Lagoon of Fire and Furnas. Available in the West Lakes (with lunch), Solo Travellers (1h30 or 3h00), Express (1h30 or 3h00), Seven Cities & Fire Lagoon (5h30), Furnas Baths (with lunch) and Private (4 or 7 hours). The duration and prices vary depending on the option chosen. The authentic way to live the island.
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Tour of Zafira-São Miguel Experience | local guide & Scenic Views
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Discover the magic of the Azores with a private boat ride to the island of Vila Franca do Campo. After check-in at the marina, embark on an exclusive trip across the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic. Upon arrival at the island, enjoy a guided tour with a local guide who will reveal the secrets of this unique volcanic formation. Explore the island, relax and capture unforgettable moments. With the comfort of a private tour and personalized attention, this is the perfect experience for those seeking an authentic and relaxing adventure. Book now and create unforgettable memories!
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Private boat tour of the islets in Vila Franca do Campo
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Have the best Custom experience discovering the Island of São Miguel. Have an unique and exclusive tour according to your preferences. Our guide will help you create your tour through the most popular places and least visited places of the Island. History, culture, landscape, nature......come with us and find it all. Best attractions (options): - Sete Cidades, a volcanic crater with the most unique landscape; - Lagoa do Fogo, a natural reserve where you find a lake hidden inside a volcanic caldera. - Furnas, a active volcano wit multiple hot springs, gardens, termal pools, food experience. - Nordeste region, once, the most flowery region of Europe. Where every viewpoint look like a unique garden. Tell us what you pretend what are your preferences and we will make the best custom tour for you.
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Private Custom Tour in São Miguel Island
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Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo, it is an amazing guided tour combination all around in two different areas, in one day, on the two most beautiful places to visit in the island of S.Miguel from Azores. This is a kind of guided tour, you don't want to miss, we stop to visit the best places, most of them have wonderful view points in the top of the volcanic craters, where we can see very unique views.
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Sete Cidades / Lagoa do Fogo - Full Day Tour
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Taking you back to how ancient azorean whaling traditions were, and how they transitioned to nowadays wildlife observation & research, and even to a unique sport!
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São Miguel: Azores Whaling & Lookout Legacy Tour
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Visit to the Gorreana Tea Factory, the only one of its kind in Europe, where you will learn more about the island's tea culture through the different processes involved in its production and where, at the end of the visit, you will have the opportunity to taste a cup of tea accompanied by traditional biscuits!
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Half day Gorreana - Pedestrian Walk and Tea Tasting (Min. 2 persons)
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This cycling tour offers an active and engaging way to discover Vila Franca do Campo, combining nature, culture, and unique coastal landscapes. Along the route, participants visit several points of interest in the town, learning about its history, traditions, and connection to the sea. During the tour, there will be stops at iconic locations to enjoy the scenery, take photographs, and hear explanations about the local geology and culture, including privileged views of the Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo. The experience also includes a visit to traditional pineapple greenhouses, a non-touristic and highly exclusive site, where participants can observe different stages of cultivation of this typical Azorean fruit and, whenever possible, taste fresh pineapple. Combining moderate physical activity, natural landscapes, and contact with local culture, this tour provides an authentic and memorable experience on the island of São Miguel.
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Sao Miguel Bike Tour Pottery and Pineapples
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This excursion is unique because we will visit two iconic places in the Azores, Lagoa do Fogo is the second largest on the island of São Miguel and one of the largest in the Azores. It has been classified as a nature reserve since 1974 and is part of the Natura 2000 Network for being classified as a special conservation area. Lagoa das Sete Cidades is very likely the most iconic and recognized natural monument in the Azores. In a region with such a large number of striking landscapes, the image of Sete Cidades is chosen countless times to represent or promote the island of São Miguel and the archipelago. Named one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal and classified as a Protected Landscape by the Natura 2000 Network, the Sete Cidades are a unique place in the world, which any traveler passing through these islands must visit.
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Guided tour of Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo, lunch included
8 to 9 hours
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Discover the natural and cultural wonders of São Miguel on this full-day private tour, featuring highlights like the Lagoa do Fogo volcano, Caldeira Velha hot springs, and scenic black sand beaches. Immerse yourself in the island’s heritage with visits to a pineapple plantation, a ceramics factory, and a local liquor distillery, complete with tastings. With breathtaking views, expert guidance, and transportation, this tour is the perfect introduction to the Azores.
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Culture & Nature - Visit All Center of the Island
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See the Azorean island of São Miguel your way when you book this customizable, full-day. With your dedicated guide, create an itinerary based on the interests and desires of your group. Get an in-depth look at one place or visit several locations within the allotted time. Choose to see Furnas, the northeast, Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo (the Lake of Fire), or any other place on the island.
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São Miguel, Azores - Private Tour in 8 seats van "Exclusively for You"
8 to 9 hours
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The best way to see the Island of São Miguel. Choose your own way to see the island the way you want with your family and friends. Bring your tour plan or we do one for you with the best highlights.
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Half Day Private Tour Sete Cidades/Lagoa do Fogo/Furnas
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Discover São Miguel through a curated itinerary combining waterfalls, nature trails, authentic landscapes and historical watermills. This full-day experience includes hotel pickup, guided hikes, swimming opportunities and a visit to one of the island’s most iconic natural parks. You’ll explore waterfalls of different sizes, walk through lush forest paths, see a small blue waterfall, and visit the charming Ribeira dos Caldeirões park with its ancient watermills and the famous main cascade.
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Trails of Waterfalls and Ancient Mills
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On this tour you can see beautiful landscapes, sample sweets and one of the typical dishes of the island, indulge in hot springs, as well as taste a tea whose plantations are unique throughout Europe!
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Furnas Full Day Tour | Full Day Furnas Tour (Min. 2 Persons)
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The day begins with a visit to the traditional pineapple greenhouses, biological culture developed in glasshouses, where in the end you will taste its famous artisan liquor. The trip continues towards the Seven Cities with a stop at the Vista da Rei viewpoint from where you can have a breathtaking view of the Seven Cities crater and its beautiful Blue and Green lagoons. You begin the descent to the interior of the crater, where you will marvel at the lagoon of Santiago, a stop that precedes the arrival to the picturesque parish of the Sete Cidades, where you can visit its center. Return to Ponta Delgada by Pico do Carvão, a privileged place to observe the beautiful green landscape of the narrowest part of the Island and its coasts.
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Half Day Seven Cities Tour | Half Day Seven Cities Tour (Min. 2 Persons)
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Begin your full-day tour along São Miguel’s scenic eastern coast, travelling in comfort as you explore the island’s natural beauty and cultural heritage. Enjoy panoramic views from the Santa Iria viewpoint, then visit Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park, known for its waterfalls and traditional watermills. In Nordeste, take a relaxed stroll through the charming historic centre. After lunch, admire the coastal landscape from Ponta do Sossego, before heading to Povoação, the island’s first settlement, where you can try the local fofa pastry. End the day with a leisurely drive back to Ponta Delgada along the peaceful southern coast.
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São Miguel: Full Day Nordeste and Povoação
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The tour on São Miguel Island offers a unique opportunity to see all the main attractions of the island in one day, without rushing and enjoying every moment. This is a private tour, where you can make changes to the itinerary to make it as convenient and interesting as possible for you. Want to spend more time at a particular spot? No problem! Or, if you’d prefer to skip something that doesn’t interest you, that’s fine too! Additionally, we offer a personalized approach to every guest: you decide how much time to spend at each location and which extra stops to make along the way. The tour allows you to enjoy the Azores at your own pace, without any rush, and with complete comfort.
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Sao Miguel in One Day Stunning Lakes Volcanoes Waterfalls
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A unique and enjoyable way to explore the northern part of São Miguel Island, discover the city of Ribeira Grande, known as the Surf Capital on this guided electric bike tour. Ride through the historic centre and admire its well-preserved architecture in several monuments, which tell stories of local history and traditions. Learn about the origin of the name of this typical and cultural town accompanied by the sound of running water from various springs. The lush nature, natural landscapes, and geological events make this tour unforgettable.
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Guided Electric Mountain bike Tour Ribeira Grande
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Discover the stunning beauty of São Miguel sland west side on a full day tour to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo. You will have the opportunity to visit two of the most charismatics volcanoes on São Miguel island, each one with its own unique character and beauty. In Sete Cidades you find the famous blue and green lake surrounded by lush vegetation and the picturesque village on its edge. This is the place for our break where you can choose to include in your tour a delicious buffet of typical food of the region (available in tour option) or explore the village and stroll along the shores of the blue lagoon during our lunch break. Fogo volcano, have a crater lake known for its crystal clear waters and impressive scenery situated in the island center. A visit to the pineapple plantation and to many other attractions will make this tour the perfect way to discover São Miguel
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Sete Cidades: Day Tour - Blue & Green Lake and Fire Volcano
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Explore the enchanting landscapes of São Miguel Island on this guided tour, showcasing the Azores' most stunning viewpoints. Marvel at the breathtaking panoramas from Pico do Carvão, take in the iconic Boca do Inferno, and enjoy the majestic views overlooking Sete Cidades from Vista do Rei. Additionally, experience the natural beauty of Lagoa do Fogo, a remarkable volcanic crater lake, and discover hidden gems along the route. The tour also offers a unique opportunity to unwind in a natural hot ocean pool, where therapeutic waters meet the sea (weather permitting). - Hotel pickup and drop-off included for your convenience - Visit iconic viewpoints like Pico do Carvão and Vista do Rei - Experience the unique natural hot ocean pool - Explore São Miguel Island with an expert guide
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Sete Cidades and Ponta da Ferraria Shared Tour
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Ribeira Grande: A City of Intrigue, Scenic Views, and Over 500 Years of Tumultuous History. The Place and Its Past: Ribeira Grande has withstood major catastrophes, including volcanic eruptions and devastating earthquakes that left their mark on the city’s historic buildings. These events also shaped the resilient spirit of its people. For centuries, the city was also a target for pirates. Its strategic coastal location made it vulnerable to such attacks. Today, remnants of coastal fortifications that once protected the city from maritime raids can still be seen. Breathtaking Views: The city offers stunning panoramic views of the vast ocean, which here displays a particularly intense shade of blue. The People and Their Culture: Discover how this population lived and lives today, marked first by a strong connection to the stream that gave the city its name and later by a significant migration to mainland America.
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Ribeira Grande Walking Tour: Beauty, Tradition and Pirates.
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Let yourself be dazzled in our company by this distinctive piece of land on the island of São Miguel with breathtaking views, superb valleys, imposing mountains and mountains, waterfalls and refreshing streams. It is jumping from belvedere in belvedere, which are the most beautiful of the Azores, full of flowers that make the Northeast the most flowery county!
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Full Day Tour Northeast / Full Day Northeast Tour (Min. 2 Persons)
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