All Sao Miguel Tours & Excursions in 2026

Amazing experience!! Bruno, our guide, was wonderful. He took us through these trails where the views were spectacular. Everything with the booking went well, all information was accurate. We are so glad we did this adventure. It’s been the highlight of our trip.

We booked a half-day quad ride tour (advertised as 3–4 hours) during our transatlantic cruise from New York to Barcelona, and it was hands down one of the best excursions we’ve ever done. I found it on Viator and chose it based on the strong reviews and beautiful photos—and it absolutely lived up to the hype. For cruise travelers, this is super convenient—only about a 15–20 minute cab ride from the cruise terminal. Uber worked perfectly for us, and we paid around $18 for a smooth, hassle-free ride. We actually arrived a bit early, but that wasn’t an issue at all. There was a shaded seating area where we could relax while the team prepped and cleaned the quads for the next group. Our group had over 20 people, and the excursion was led by Bruno, who did a fantastic job keeping everything organized and fun. The quads were in great condition—no technical issues whatsoever. The ride itself was incredible. It felt like we explored nearly the entire island, with breathtaking views throughout the journey. We’ve done quad tours before in places like Jamaica, but this one easily topped them all. My husband and I absolutely loved every minute of it. Truly an all-around amazing experience that we would highly recommend!

If you're only going to do one tour, this one fits a comprehensive island experience into a comfortable day's schedule: tea and pineapple plantation visits, crater lake views, the Parque Terra Nostra botantical gardens with the opportunity for hotspring bathing, bubbling hotsprings belching steam, the opportunity to enjoy Cozido das Furnas cooked below ground in volcanic heat. (Participants need to budget 18 and 25 euros for garden entry and 3-course lunch respectively.) Our guide, Amandine, was excellent: knowledgeable and informative with excellent English; helpful and attentive.