Top Sao Miguel Wildlife Encounters

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.

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.

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.

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.

Become a Beekeeper for a Day This is not just a demonstration—it is a real hands-on beekeeping experience. At Bee Love Farm, you will wear a professional beekeeping suit, open a working hive, hold frames covered with bees, and discover the hidden world inside a colony together with a local beekeeper. Unlike larger commercial tours, groups are kept small, allowing for a personal and interactive experience where every guest can ask questions, participate, and get close to the bees. You will taste local Azorean honey and bee products, create your own beeswax candle, and learn how bees contribute to the unique landscape and biodiversity of São Miguel. The combination of authentic beekeeping, local products, personal guidance, and direct contact with the bees creates an experience that many guests describe as one of the highlights of their visit to the Azores.