Top Azores Outback Tours

Discover the western portion of Sao Miguel Island on this half-day Jeep tour. Visit the volcanic crater at Sete Cidades and surrounding lakes and and take in the beautiful vista from 650 meters. Then explore the nearby local villages and learn about the Azorean culture form your informative guide before heading back to Ponta Delgada.

Discover the best that the Azorean island of Terceira has to offer on a full-day sightseeing tour. Join a small group and visit top landmarks including the old city of Praia da Vitoria, the Algar do Carvao volcano, and several viewpoints. Your tour also includes a lunch stop where you can try the famous clay pot roast of Terceira.

Explore the wonders of Sao Miguel’s Furnas Valley on this informative full-day tour, including lunch. Visit the island’s famed ceramic factories, snap memorable photos at Caloura, Vila Franca do Campo, and Furnas. See Furnas lake and the surrounding hot springs and indulge in a traditional Sao Miguel lunch of ‘cozido,’ a rich stew cooked by thermal vents underground. You won’t want to miss the tea factory and the Ribeira Grande City with its beautiful architecture.

Go on a thrilling quad bike adventure from Ponta Delgada with stunning views over the Sete Cidades valley and the twin lakes. Get your adrenaline-pumping on this half-day, small-group tour designed for all age groups and experience levels. Enjoy the security of knowing that a guide, helmet, insurance and gasoline are all included in this exciting excursion.

Enjoy a unique tour and Explore beautiful landscapes, walk along the banks of lakes, meet local people and enjoy Azorean cuisine in a restaurant with a superb view.

Discover the Azores at your own pace with a private full-day tour. Get picked up at your hotel and set off for a 4x4 adventure that can be customized according to your preferences. Skip the hassle of a rental car and learn about the island’s history from your guide.

This trail takes us into the interior of Terceira Island, passing through some of the highest points in our island - up to 2600ft - walking through amazing japonese cedar plantations and native vegetation, making the viewpoints mesmerizing! Probably the most raw trail on the island and definitely the most challenging. Category: Circular Difficulty: Medium / High Lenght: 9.3 km Time average: 2h30m

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.

Explore the natural wonders of the Azores islands on a full-day ATV adventure from Ponta Delgada and venture off-road around the Setes Cidades crater lake. Enjoy stunning views of Empadadas Lakes, Canário Lake, and Silence Bay; take a swim in the Ferraria thermal pool; and tuck into a delicious Azorean lunch.

If you’ve got limited time in Sao Miguel, and you’d like to plan a personalized day tour, this is the perfect option. Avoid waiting around for other travelers, and instead, enjoy a tour with just your party and a private driver. You can customize your day based on your interests, or ask your guide for recommendations. Potential highlights include Furnas, Nordeste, Sete Cidades, or Lagoa do Fogo.

If you want to spend a day immersed in the beautiful Azorean nature and capture photos of your journey, then this excursion is right for you. Alongside a private guide, enjoy a full day of exploring the volcanic island of Terceira, from sunrise to sunset. You can do one or more trails at a pace that feels right for you and learn several photography techniques to capture photos of your time.