Top Sao Miguel Shore Excursions - page 2

Explore the natural and cultural wonders of Sao Miguel, without the stress of navigating, on this full-day excursion through the northeastern part of the island. Discover the island’s lush gardens, stunning vistas, and rushing waterfalls. Meet charming locals and learn about the fascinating geologic history and uncover the cultural heritage, including its handicrafts and gastronomic delights.

Head into nature with this group hike, where you’ll see three waterfalls, small villages, water mills, rare birds, and much more. You have pickup and drop-off in Sao Miguel, or you can start at the meeting point if that’s easier. Your guide knows the way, so follow them to the falls where you can swim, and along the trails to learn about regional culture, local wildlife, and vegetation.

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Welcome to an experience that will heighten your senses, challenge your limits, and connect you with nature in a unique way. Are you ready to tread paths that lead to breathtaking views, overcome obstacles, and create memories that will last a lifetime? Welcome to my trekking itinerary!

Nature lovers will adore this off-the-beaten-track tour. You’ll travel to places that you wouldn’t find alone, and feel safe with an experienced 4WD driver navigating. See the spectacular lake Lagoa do Fogo, São Miguel Island, Fogo Volcano, and Sete Cidades Volcano. Your guide will tell you about the local wildlife and stunning natural beauty around you.

Make the most of your time at shore with a private tour of Ponta Delgada. Choose from three regions—Sete Cidades, Furnas, and Lagoa do Fogo—and customize the itinerary to your interests and preferences. Visit local villages, admire the natural beauty of the island, or sample the local gastronomy during your time in the Azores.

It is a wonderful opportunity to have a guide visit, see the grapevines, and taste a glass of white or red wine at the only winery on Sao Miguel Island. We will have the opportunity to see the most popular natural attraction on the Azores, Sete Cidades Lakes, also known as the Twin Lakes or even the Blue and Green Lakes, from the "Vista do Rei" viewpoint. If you are in good shape, you can walk and see the "Boca do Inferno" viewpoint, where National Geographic took a wonderful photo of the Caldera of Sete Cidades.  On our private tour, we will see and be at the most western part of Sao Miguel Island, "Ponta do Escalvado," from a viewpoint.  This private tour is a great fit for every age, family, and group that desires to know more about the wonderful attractions Sao Miguel Island has to offer.

By doing a Private Tour to Nordeste area you get the full privilege to encounter areas of the island praticaly untouched by humans. See the most beautiful and organized barbacue garden areas on the island, where many locals use it during the Summer period, and that have spledid views of the most dramitic and steep areas of Sao Miguel island. On our Private Tour you will see too the most popular waterfall of Sao Miguel island, with the Park of Ribeira dos Caldeiroes. Pass and see the first settlement of Sao Miguel island and where history started on the Azores.

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.

Embark on one of São Miguel Island's most popular hikes during this half-day tour to Moinho do Félix Waterfalls. This 3.4-mile (5.5-kilometer), medium-difficulty trail showcases a stunning valley, lush vegetation, and multiple natural waterfalls—perfect for a refreshing swim. The hike, located on the island's north coast in Lomba de São Pedro, takes just a couple hours to complete. As a bonus, your adventure includes a visit to a rare European tea plantation.

Discover one of the “Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal” on a small-group half-day minivan tour to São Miguel’s Sete Cidades crater. Avoid large buses and crowds while enjoying hotel pickup. See the crater and lakes of Sete Cidades and Verde for stunning views of the ancient volcano and learn about the geologic history of the Açores.

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!

Visit volcanic scenery, toasty hot springs, scenic look-out points, and much more: this full-day Jeep tour of eastern São Miguel Island introduces you to some of the most beautiful scenery in the Azores. Following pickup from your Ponta Delgada hotel, drive along the northern coast with just a small group for company, and stop at a tea plantation along the way. You’ll also visit Furnas Volcano, will sample traditional cozido stew, can bathe in the Poça da Dona Beija hot springs (additional expense), and much more.

Make it to the best viewpoints on Sao Miguel in an all-terrain truck that can drive anywhere. Your personal local guide does all the driving and navigation, bringing you to various vistas of the incredible Sete Cidades crater and gorgeous lagoons. See the island’s beauty from various perspectives as you drive up mountains and down into craters for the best views.

This tour is unique because we will visit two iconic places of the Azores, The Lagoon of Fire is the second largest of the island of São Miguel and one of the largest of the Azores. It has been classified as a natural reserve since 1974 and is part of the Natura 2000 network because it has been classified as a special conservation zone. The Seven Cities Lagoon is probably the most iconic and recognized natural monument in the Azores. In a region with so many landscapes, the image of the Seven Cities is numerous times chosen 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 Seven Cities are a unique place in the world, which any traveller passing through these islands has a duty to visit.

With this tour to the 7 cidades volcano, we will offer you a unique combination of amazing landscapes, natural beauty, local culture and relaxation, making them an attractive destination for visitors who want to experience something different and authentic. * The number of people and the itinerary can be customized upon request. Feel free to message me to discuss further.

Enjoy a full-day tour to the Furnas Valley on the southern coast of Sao Miguel. Take a 4x4 vehicle and explore the rugged terrain created by the Furnas Volcano. Stop at small villages, take in the beautiful scenery, relax in the thermal baths, and visit Europe’s only remaining tea plantation,Chá Gorreana, before heading back to Ponta Delgada.

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!

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.

Drive along paths accessible only by 4x4 to access the most exclusive, unique, and breathtaking views of São Miguel Island, accompanied by a certified local guide. Departing from Ponta Delgada, we head toward the Sete Cidades volcano, where we will make several stops, including at Pico do Carvão, where we can see the sea at the northern and southern tips of the island. Next, we will pass by an aqueduct dating back to the 19th century, allowing us to admire its magnificent construction. After that, we begin our adventure on a dirt road surrounding the top of the caldera, reaching an altitude of 856 meters. Here, you can enjoy the beauty of the Sete Cidades volcanic caldera and visit the parish between them.

On this Private Tour you can see one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal, and the most beautiful protected nature reserve lake. Volcano craters, lakes, waterfalls, ocean viewpoints, cultural atractions can be seen too on this Private Tour. Private Tour in an exclusive vehicle to the most beautiful places on Sao Miguel island. Bilingual private Guides Itinerary flexibility, if possible.

See the small village of Furnas at your own pace with this private, guided tour. Enjoy the sites of the south coast of São Miguel Island with optional beach time, visit one of Europe's oldest tea plantation, relax in hot springs, taste traditional Azorean stew that's made inside volcanic soil, visit the chapel of Nossa Sra da Paz, and more.

Explore the natural beauties of São Miguel on a private trail tour, guided by an experienced venue that knows every corner of the island. Whether you’re a beginner or an adventure lover, we customize the course so you can get the most out of it, with trails tailored to your skill level. During the walk, you will have the opportunity to learn about the flora, fauna and rich culture of São Miguel while listening to fascinating stories that connect the island’s past and present. Relax, breathe fresh air and immerse yourself in the tranquillity of nature, knowing that every step was planned for your comfort and pleasure.

Set out on a half-day 4x4 adventure to explore the Sete Cidades Volcano region. Discover the largest freshwater reserve in the Azores at Lagoa das Sete Cidades and the beautiful lush greenery surrounding it. Then drive to the rim and explore the small villages that lie on the dormant volcano’s edges. Observe the native wildlife of the island and take in its beautiful scenery before heading back to your hotel.