Top Sao Miguel Wildlife Encounters

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.

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.

Experience the Magic of Beekeeping! Join us for an unforgettable beekeeping farm tour that offers a unique insight into the enchanting world of bees. Discover the rich history and development of this ancient craft, intricately connected to nature. As part of this immersive experience, you will enjoy a tasting of various types of honey, honey liqueur, and other delightful bee products, including royal jelly, pollen, and propolis. But that's not all! You'll also have the opportunity to create your own fragrant beeswax candle and peek inside a beehive, allowing you to witness the fascinating bee community up close. The tour price includes all tastings, protective clothing for your safety, and expert guidance from a certified beekeeper with extensive knowledge and experience. Don’t miss this chance to explore the wonders of beekeeping and deepen your appreciation for these incredible pollinators!

The coast along São Miguel is home to notable birdlife, from petrels and terns to buzzards and gannets—a bird-watcher's dream, if you can get close enough. With this small-group tour, cruise out of the marina in Vila Franca do Campo with naturalists and biologists on a marine birding expedition gathering field data for research—approach bird colonies slowly and view them from a distance and through provided binoculars.

Discover the stunning south coast of São Miguel from a new perspective during the Night Sailing Cruise, enjoying the starry sky and the breeze of the sea.

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.