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Chastity_H, Oct 2026
Private Full Day Tour
This is it! If you want a private tour of the island, look no further than this one. You absolutely must request Vasco. Not only is he a native Açoreion, he is incredibly knowledgeable about so much history of the island and knows exactly how to plan your day(s) as we did 2 back to back, as the weather literally changes from minute to minute so trust his judgement and expertise! He will take you places a standard car rental cannot go which adds to the experience. He picked out a spectacular lunch spot for us with the opportunity for us to eat food cooked within the volcanic grounds, a tea plantation visit, time for thermal baths soak, view points beyond your imagination and do much more. The conversations in the car were very informative and he made us feel like we were friends of years and years! Thank you Vasco for two perfect days! Tom and Chaso
pola761, Oct 2026
Emilio, you are the best
I went with some friends, we weren't very sure if it was worth the price, although we wanted to do the activity and see whales, the guide, Emilio, was super nice, the explanations were understood perfectly, and upon getting off we stayed a few minutes talking with him, he told us that he was a little worried that maybe something hadn't been understood, to which, without being experts in English, we told him that not at all, everything was understood great, plus we asked him if he could send us some of the photos that he took, although he hadn't seen them yet he told us no problem, he asked us for an email and the same night he sent us the ones he liked the most, 100% recommended, if you can go with Emilio, even better.
Deborah_S, Oct 2026
Great tour! Stunning...
Great tour! Stunning panoramic views and we were lucky to get a sunny day. We opted to skip Terra Nostra and got a lovely tour of Furnas instead where we dipped our feet in the springs and got to taste some naturally carbonated waters. Our lunch, a stew slow cooked in volcanic steam, was absolutely delicious. Joao, our guide, was a fountain of knowledge about the island and answered our every question. Thanks a bunch!
Sara_K, Oct 2026
Wonderful tour for multi generations!
We absolutely loved our tour. We are a family of elderly parents and 2 middle-aged daughters visiting Sao Miguel for the first time. This tour was a perfect way to start our week. Lana and Dahlila were amazing guides! Lana shared so much history and culture to give us the lay of the land. Her local insights will be valuable throughout our stay - locating the farmer’s market, restaurants and shops to return to, points of interest on the island, etc. Dahlilah ensured that each stop was ready for us and prepared to share their many excellent dishes and drinks. We loved this tour - thank you!
Inspire65925636810, Sept 2026
Very beautiful experience
Superb experience with Rafael. Punctual and very pleasant. The hot springs are very relaxing. Very appreciated after a day of travel. Very good organization with precise information even at the last minute. This professionalism is very appreciated. Thank you for this moment.
sergegO6, Sept 2026
Happy.
Very beautiful zodiac tour, guide very knowledgeable about the places visited.
He gave us many explanations about the various places during the trip on the water.
Stops in the different caves.
Departure and return on time.
*** Seat belt for every passenger. Safety respected by the guide.
I recommend Lus to you as a guide as well as his assistant/driver.
Davide_D, Aug 2026
Beautiful experience!!!
Beautiful excursion of just over 3 hours on board well-maintained ATV vehicles.
You travel about 50 km between asphalt and dirt roads and reach wonderful panoramic points.
We went as 4 with our 9 and 12-year-old daughters and apart from the dust, we had a lot of fun.
I recommend you enter the exact address with the street number of the meeting point into the GPS since it is located inside a normal house.
Highly recommended 👍🏻
Meghan_P, Aug 2026
Awesome experience and...
Awesome experience and one of the highlights of our trip! Our guides were so friendly and fun, and they accommodated everyone’s experience/comfort level (from adventure seeking 16-21 year old boys to scared of heights adults). They also took pictures for us all along the way. They communicated via WhatsApp with arrival info the day before and everything was seamless. I’d highly recommend Gonzales (spelling?) and Diego!
Leineman, Aug 2026
Fantastic buggy tour
Nice comprehensive tour to Sete Cidades and surrounding area. We were out with a group of about 8 buggies, and I don’t think he has much more. This was a nice size, because we also saw a group from another company with about 20 buggies driving around.
The owner is a very enthusiastic guide who provided a really nice tour with lots of information.
Joseph_C, Jul 2026
Great Experience
It seems like a family owned business which was really nice! The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. He made sure to check in with everyone a few times throughout just to make sure everyone was good and didn’t have questions. We had been to a few different viewpoints of Sete Cidades before doing this, but i think it’s still worth it! It’s a different experience than just driving and pulling over. Also, you get to explore different areas/top of viewpoints that would only be reachable by walking /hiking etc.
Julian_S, Jul 2026
Covers sao Miguel greatest hits much better than any one day tour
Okay. If you are looking at all in one tours this is probably the better option. There are one day tours of the island but you miss a lot doing it in one day. You really need two days to do it all which this tour does....basically all the greatest hits of the east and the west. Be aware that they sometimes change the order of the sites and sometimes flip around day 1 and day 2. If you want to see absolutely everything do this tour plus the "hidden gems" tour and maybe a boat tour as well (we did). A note about the lunches: there are other lunch places around the day of the volcanic lunch cozida al furnas but not many options on the second day. The buffet lunch is okay. But the volcanic lunch was a disappointment (sadly) as the food was nice but bland no seasoning no spice little flavor. My Azorean friends say the local versions are spicy so maybe they make it bland for the tourists. Ask for spice and seasonings for yours. Apart from the food a great tour it has everything. But don't forget the botanical gardens and thermal baths cost an extra 17 euros. And they want 3 euro admission for the volcanic park where they cook the food. But the botanical garden in Ponta Delgado is just as nice and it is free so go there and skip this unless you specifically want the thermal pools part. As I said a great tour and it would be basically impossible to rent a car and do all that driving yourself on very narrow winding and steep roads. Bom Dia!
Blair_W, May 2026
Joao and his Spaniard and...
Joao and his Spaniard and Venezuelan guides were the BEST! They were so much fun while being incredibly safe. This activity was the best we had in Sao Miguel and was a highlight of our trip to Azores. Highly recommend doing this if you want to experience waterfalls in a different way. If you’re lucky you’ll get the 3 guides we got, honestly such a memorable adventure. Don’t think about booking, just do it!
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Sao Miguel, the largest island in Portugal's Azores archipelago, boasts stunning volcanic landscapes and lush scenery. Sao Miguel tours take you into the heart of the island to fully appreciate this natural setting—from exploring the crater lakes of Sete Cidades and the thermal baths of Furnas to canyoneering through waterfalls. The island’s marine life takes center stage on trips that focus on whale-watching, snorkeling, and swimming with wild dolphins, while cultural experiences help you discover local dishes.
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