Top Sao Miguel Stand Up Paddleboarding

Search for whales and dolphins along the southern coast of the Azores on this wildlife watching trip from Ponta Delgada. Traveling in a nimble, open boat with an experienced captain, you’ll have the best chance of spotting the bottlenose dolphins, sperm whales, sei whales, bearded whales, and blue whales that flock to the islands. This whale and dolphin tour is a fun, family-friendly way to see the coast, and both morning and afternoon departures are available.

Home to mighty cliffs and tumbling waterfalls, the Azores is an outdoor adventure lover's dream destination. On this exciting tour, canyon through waterfalls, jump into crystal-clear pools and abseil down ropes. With all safety equipment plus the option to included pickup, you’re free to soak up the scenery and enjoy a wet and wild adventure.

In the western part of São Miguel Island lies the parish of Sete Cidades, situated in a volcanic caldera on the shores of the famous Blue and Green Lake. The calming waters of this lake make it the ideal place for your first Stand-Up Paddle experience. Step out of your comfort zone and challenge your skills with an experienced guide who will teach you various paddling and balancing techniques, providing emotional and enjoyable moments. Relax, enjoy the natural beauty, and discover the serene landscapes of this unique experience. Suitable for most ages, families, and friends. Experience Stand Up Paddle for the first time in the calm waters of the lake. Challenge yourself and step out of your comfort zone under the supervision of our experienced and friendly guides.

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.

Swim with dolphins in the Azores, where a thriving population of Atlantic spotted dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and common dolphins make this a thrilling place to encounter the marine mammals. Choose between morning and afternoon departures for your dolphin tour, then slip into the water to swim at a safe and respectful distance. This dolphin tour in the Azores is limited to 8 people for a personal experience with minimal impact on the dolphins.

Explore one of the great calling cards of the Azores, the Lagoa das Sete Cidades in São Miguel, while practicing yoga on a stand-up paddle board. This is undoubtedly an ideal experience for anyone looking for new ways to explore the island's beauty in a spiritual way. In addition to intense balance, practitioners work on concentration and muscle tone. All this with a feeling of relaxation and a meditative experience that are born from this deep contact with nature.

Discover the west side of São Miguel island with ease on a full-day tour from Ponta Delgada. A great way for first-time visitors to orient themselves, this tour covers Lake Fogo, Boca do Inferno lookout, Mosteiros, and Sete Cidades, home to the vivid Lago Azul and Lago Verde. Enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off on this small-group tour.