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Tiffany_C, Oct 2026
This was a amazing...
This was a amazing experience!! We could truly tell how much the cared for and respected the Dolphins and Whales. We had the fortune to see both on the trip. They were so organized with look outs and communicating to various shops to ensure we could catch the sign of a whale. My son was elated.
Carolyn_M, Oct 2026
A great tour!
We had a group of 8 with John, our tour guide.
We thoroughly enjoyed the day. John was informative and never boring. He also added a lot of humor, always a plus. He offered to take our photos at every stop too.
The buffet lunch was excellent, local cuisine of beef, lamb, octopus, squid, and more. Most of us sampled the included local wine and beer.
I feel like we learned a lot about the area, great tour!
T_C, Oct 2026
An unforgettable...
An unforgettable experience! Sergio was our host and he went above and beyond to ensure we saw Sete Cidades from every conceivable angle. He was very knowledgeable and shared it with us to the nth degree. So thank you, Sergio! The splendor of it all will never be forgotten.
Brenda_A, Oct 2026
How to spend your day on the island
This was a wonderful way to see a little piece of the island. Júlio, our tour guide was wonderful. He was attentive and kept us on track to be sure we got to see everything on the list. Highly recommend and if you get Júlio as your guide, even better.
Mila_Z, Sep 2026
Great tour
We had a wonderful experience on our excursion. Our guide was very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable, with a great personality. We learned so many interesting things throughout the tour and really enjoyed every moment. We also felt very safe and comfortable with his driving, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable and relaxing. Excellent service from beginning to end. We would definitely recommend this excursion and our guide to anyone visiting!
Tahl_R, Sep 2026
Went with my brother for...
Went with my brother for his 50th birthday. We had a blast. Due to some no shows we basically had a private tour so that made it extra special. The guides themselves Thomas and Alberto (I think) were the stars. So friendly and warm like they were our buddies just having a blast in nature. Two thumbs up for sure. Just know the physical requirements before booking.
patrick_m, Sep 2026
The Wonderful Eastern Island Adventure!
This is an outstanding travelling tour that is a must to explore the Eastern part of Sao Miguel! We were a small group of eight travellers who bonded well through our excursion. Our guide was exceptional, Joaquin ( sorry about the spelling) expertly transported us to various regions of the island, provided solid information, was pleasant and very personable. The sights were amazing, the luncheon was delicious and very, very ample. If you would like to learn about this island, book this trip! It’s much more than a 5 Star Venture!
Stacy_S, Aug 2026
Full adventure
Had a great time on this tour. Gorgeous views up close and personal with Sete Cidades. Plenty of opportunities to switch drivers if multiple people in one vehicle are of age. The only thing I would do differently is book a taxi back to my hotel as I did not have a rental ahead of time. The owners / tour guides were kind enough to call a taxi service for us, as service on my phone was non-existent at the meeting point.
Kayla_S, Jun 2026
Book it!
A great way to see the island without having to rent a car (you would be fine driving around town, but getting to some of the highlight spots in Sete Cidades, for example, are easy to miss or require a half day hike). We had João and Eric for the two days and they were both very friendly and knowledgeable, taking us to many sightseeing/photo ops and local places over the two days. You do travel in a 8 or 10 passenger van though, which allows you to get to some of the harder to navigate spots, but I would recommend motion sickness meds (if you’re like me and haven’t sat in the back of a van in a while) and layers, as the weather changes rapidly. Can’t recommend this tour enough, though, and the lunch option is well worth it to get a real taste of the local cuisine.
Arkady_L, May 2026
Bucketlist Tour
Marcio was a wonderful driver, full of interesting and fun information. We were very lucky with the weather, so we could go all the way to the top of Pico da Barrosa. What a view! The 4x4 jeep was definitely needed! Then Marcio took us to the Caldeira Velha hot spring, and had a wonderful dip in it. Finally, we got to see the Gorreana Tea Plantation. It was magical!
Marcio met us punctually at the cruise terminal and drove us to pre-agreed-upon sights. The tour was only 4 hours, but we got to see a little bit of this beautiful island. Marcio was willing to drop us off at the Jardim Botanico Jose do Canto, so we could explore the botanical garden and then slowly make our way back to the cruise ship by walking through Ponta Delgada.
Sao Miguel is such a lovely island! We hope to be back one day.
Mark_O, May 2026
Very Nicely Done
Nilton picked us up at the cruise port on-time. He is a life long resident in the Azores and very knowledgeable. We traveled to all of the beautiful island sites in a clean Mercedes and had an exceptional lunch at his family restaurant. Highly recommend this tour!
Deedielong, Nov 2025
Private Tour with Carlos
This was an amazing private tour. Carlos was over the top we were in a cruise and we were delayed coming I. To the port. He was there waiting when we got off the ship. He was very informative and learned a lot about the area. We spent ample time at every stop and throughout enjoyed it all.
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