All Sao Miguel Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Coasteering Adventure in S.Miguel Azores

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Half-Day Private Tour – Seven Cities, Lagoons and Pineapples

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

$86$82

Explore with us the biodiversity and geodiversity of São Miguel Island. Start by visiting two of Ponta Delgada’s main botanical gardens, António Borges and José do Canto, where you’ll find impressive centennial trees that invite you to enjoy nature at its finest. Continue the tour with a visit to Gruta do Carvão, the only volcanic cave on São Miguel open to the public. This fascinating lava tunnel offers a unique glimpse into the island’s volcanic origins, with its striking rock formations and geological textures. This is a perfect tour for those who appreciate nature, history, and the quiet beauty of the Azores. Please note: The visit to Gruta do Carvão is subject to availability. If no time slots are available on the day of your booking, the afternoon itinerary will be adjusted to include visits to António Borges and José do Canto Garden, the Pineapple Plantations, and the Farmers Market, ensuring an equally enriching experience.

São Miguel: Half Day Tour Coal Cave and Botanical Gardens

São Miguel: Half Day Tour Coal Cave and Botanical Gardens

4 hoursFree Cancellation

A visit to the Furnas offers a complete experience of nature, culture and Azorian tradition. It is possible to explore the serene lagoons surrounded by lush vegetation, observe fumarolas and hot springs, and meet the famous Cozido das Furnas, slowly prepared in pots buried in the warm soil. The visit also includes the Terra Nostra Park, with its botanical gardens and the hot water thermal pool ideal for relaxation. To complete the experience, you can visit the Gorreana Tea Factory, visiting extensive tea fields, learning about the artisanal production and tasting fresh teas while appreciating the valley and ocean landscape.

São Miguel : Furnas, Thermal Waters and Gorreana Tea

7 hoursFree Cancellation

This unique full-day sea experience shows São Miguel from a completely different perspective. Departing from the fishing harbor of Rabo de Peixe, you’ll enter sea caves, snorkel in Santa Iria Bay, and cruise along the island’s scenic coastline with local snacks on board. The journey also includes traditional “fofas” in Povoação, lunch in Ribeira Quente, “Queijadas da Vila” in Vila Franca do Campo, and a scenic passage by the iconic Vila Franca do Campo Islet.

Private Sao Miguel Full Day Boat Tour

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

The walking starts in an opened area, turning into a path with dense vegetation, mostly composed by Australian Cheesewood and Ginger Lilys . The trail then leads us to some old water mills that were once used in the confection of bread and passing by various streams until we reach a viewpoint, from where we can see our next stop: Praia da Viola beach, a small tranquil beach with rough sand , flanked by a cliff with several water springs .Afterwards we are going through a trail that takes us to the end of the tour, in the small parish of Maia. Some parts are very narrow and very steep, and might also be slippery. On the return to Ponta Delgada, there is still time to stop at the oldest tea factory of São Miguel, Gorreana tea factory for the tea tasting and stopping in Caldeira Velha, where it’s possible to have a bath in the relaxing hot waters. Back on the road, after a brief drive in the south coast, the activity ends with the arrival in Ponta Delgada.

Walking Tour Ribeira Funda - Praia da Viola

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Transfer from Azores (PDL) Airport to Sete Cidades

50 minutesFree Cancellation

Step into the magical night of Furnas Valley. Wander under the stars among steaming fumaroles, crater edges, and glowing lakes, feeling the valley’s mysterious, romantic atmosphere. Relax in natural geothermal pools, surrounded by lush vegetation and mineral-rich waters that soothe body and mind, while every moment is crafted for pure sensory delight. Enjoy a signature Furnas dinner, intimate storytelling, and hand-picked scenic stops. With small-group, every experience is exclusive, personal, and unforgettable — a journey into the volcanic heart of São Miguel.

Mystical Furnas by Night: Thermal Hot Springs & Cozido das Furnas

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

$206$196

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Fogo Lake and the surrounding landscapes on this half-day private tour. Starting from your hotel, you'll visit stunning viewpoints like Miradouro do Palheiro, explore the charming Ribeira Grande, and taste local liquors and chocolates. Delve into the natural wonders at Caldeira Velha Park, complete with warm waterfalls and hot thermal pools. Conclude your adventure with panoramic views from Pico da Barrosa, elevating your experience to 947 meters above sea level. This tour lasts about four hours and is perfect for nature lovers and those looking to explore the Azorean culture. - Private half-day tour with convenient hotel pick-up - Visit scenic spots including Caldeira Velha Park and Fogo Lake - Taste local specialties like Azorean liquors and chocolates - Enjoy breathtaking views from Pico da Barrosa, 947 meters high

Half Day Fogo or Fire Lake Private Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Witness the stunning sunset at Mosteiros and the breathtaking Sete Cidades Lakes on this private tour. Starting from your local accommodation, the journey includes captivating viewpoints like Miradouro do Pico do Carvão and Boca do Inferno. Enjoy a leisurely hike around Empadadas Lakes and soak in views of Santiago Lake and the picturesque Sete Cidades village. Conclude your adventure at the unique natural swimming pools of Mosteiros, surrounded by black sand beaches and islet formations. - Private tour with flexible pick-up times based on sunset schedules - Explore scenic viewpoints and hike to the beautiful Empadadas Lakes - Visit the charming village of Sete Cidades and see its iconic lakes - Enjoy natural pools and stunning coastal views at Mosteiros

Private Full Day Sunset Tour in Mosteiros and Sete Cidades Lakes

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Start your journey at Salto do Cabrito Waterfall, a 40-meter-high cascade cover with moss, creating a mystical atmosphere. Next, visit the Limbo Waterfall, a serene spot featuring vibrant green surroundings and seasonal bursts of blue and white hydrangeas. It’s the perfect place for contemplation and easily accessible for all. Continue to Ribeira dos Caldeirões Waterfall, a beautiful park in Nordeste with multiple interconnected waterfalls. The main waterfall flows gracefully over natural stone, surrounded by restored 16th-century watermills. Next, explore the Teófilo Waterfall, located near the old Félix Mill. Its lush valley environment offers a picturesque escape, while the nearby Gruta Waterfall adds to the cool, natural ambiance along the river. Finally, visit Viola Waterfall, where fresh waters cascade from lush cliffs onto striking black volcanic rocks, meeting the deep blue Atlantic Ocean. The vibrant greens of the cliffs against the sea make for a stunning sight.

Waterfall Wonders Journey Full-Day Tour With Lunch

Nordeste Full-Day Tour Waterfalls and Viewpoints

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Ensure a smooth and stress-free end to your Azores vacation by booking this shared departure transfer from your hotel on São Miguel Island to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL). Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or in a group, this shared airport transfer is a convenient and budget-friendly solution. The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, offering total flexibility for early morning or late-night flights. Enjoy a comfortable ride from your accommodation to the airport, with pickups available across São Miguel Island, including Ponta Delgada, Ribeira Grande, Lagoa, Vila Franca do Campo, Furnas, Capelas and surrounding areas. Simply meet your professional and reliable driver at your hotel or designated pickup point, then sit back and relax in an air-conditioned shuttle vehicle as you are taken directly to Ponta Delgada Airport. It’s the easy and worry-free way to end your stay in the Azores!

Shared Departure Transfer S Miguel Hotels to P Delgada Airport

30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

$12$11

Discover the thrill of canyoning with Limite Vertical, where adventure meets safety. Led by certified guides from the International Canyoning Academy, this activity promises an exhilarating experience through stunning canyons, tailored to various skill levels. With a maximum of eight participants per group, you’ll enjoy personalized attention and expert guidance while navigating breathtaking landscapes and unique routes that few have explored. Your safety is our priority, supported by rigorous training, top-notch equipment, and comprehensive insurance coverage to ensure a worry-free adventure.

Canyoning Expedition with Limite Vertical

Canyoning Expedition with Limite Vertical

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Join us for an unforgettable experience on the water around the famous Vila Franca do Campo islet. Enjoy several water activities such as stand-up paddleboarding, snorkeling, the use of a sea scooter, and an inflatable one-person kayak and unlimited wine! We begin at the meeting point, at our shop in the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo. If needed, we provide a wetsuit free of charge, as well as snorkeling equipment. After boarding, we head to the front of the islet, where we anchor for the water activities and to enjoy a good glass of wine. As the sunset approaches, we sail south, offering a unique view of the island from the sea and the sun disappearing over the horizon. When the sun sets, we return to the meeting point at the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo. End the afternoon with a stunning sunset view on the horizon.

Vila Franca Sunset Boat Cruise with Wine and Water Activities

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Ride your first wave in Azores with a local professional

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore the stunning landscapes of São Miguel Island on a private half-day Jeep tour. This 3.5-hour adventure allows you to customize your itinerary, focusing on the East, West, or Nordeste regions, each showcasing unique natural wonders. With a local guide, travel in a comfortable 4x4 while visiting volcanic lakes, ocean viewpoints, and traditional villages. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour where your group sets the pace without fixed stops. Perfect for families and small groups seeking an intimate experience of the Azores. - Private 4x4 vehicle for your group only, accommodating up to 6 people - Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests, from hot springs to scenic viewpoints - Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off for added convenience - Friendly local guide providing insider knowledge about São Miguel's beauty

Half Day Private Jeep Tour of São Miguel Island

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Our tours are specialized and directed on the motivation of the experience that tourists can draw from them. In this sense, we provide very careful and dedicated to the interests of our tourists tours. The Azores, are nine islands that each offers a magnificent nature that you will already forget the moments seen and visited. São Miguel, is the largest island of all, where, offer unique tours like mountain, sea, lagoons, nature, baths and etc. To travel and discover the wonders of our island is to be able to know the most beautiful corners of the green island, the Azores.

Azores Lagoa das Furnas Full Day

$97$93

Sit back and enjoy a scenic journey along São Miguel’s southern coast in the comfort of your modern, well-equipped coach. Begin with a stop at the viewpoint over the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, and savour the traditional Queijada da Vila pastry. Continue to Furnas Lake to experience its unique geothermal activity and see how the famous Cozido das Furnas is cooked in volcanic soil. Stroll through Terra Nostra Park, known for its thermal pool and botanical gardens, and take in the views from Pico do Ferro. End the day with a visit to the Gorreana Tea Factory, where you’ll learn about Europe’s oldest tea plantation. Let us take care of everything—so you can simply relax and enjoy the journey.

Full Day Tour Furnas at São Miguel

A unique and enjoyable way to explore the northern part of São Miguel Island, discover the city of Ribeira Grande, known as the Surf Capital on this guided electric bike tour. Ride through the historic centre and admire its well-preserved architecture in several monuments, which tell stories of local history and traditions. Learn about the origin of the name of this typical and cultural town accompanied by the sound of running water from various springs. The lush nature, natural landscapes, and geological events make this tour unforgettable.

Guided Electric Mountain bike Tour Ribeira Grande

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Special Offer

Combine adventure and nature in a private experience in São Miguel. Walk along the Sanguinho Trail to the Salto do Prego Waterfall, with the possibility of a refreshing dip, and discover the historic Aldeia do Sanguinho. After the walk, enjoy lunch at a typical restaurant and continue through the Northeast, visiting some of its most beautiful viewpoints and the Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park. A complete experience, accompanied by a local guide and exclusive to your group.

Private Tour Sanguinho Trail and Prego Waterfall, Northeast and Lunch

This activity is unique because we will visit one of the most iconic and unique places of the Azores and Portugal, it is unique because visit the magnificent Villa das Furnas where you can visit and bathe in the lush thermal waters This place is unique because it is a place surrounded by fumarolas and boilers a magical place is in this same place that we will see take the famous Cozido, which is found in holes about a meter deep. This activity is unique because we will visit the only Tea Factory and Plantations in all of Europe, tasting the magnificent St. Michael's tea.

Furnas, Guided Tour to Furnas Volcano, Lunch Included

Starting from Vila Franca do Campo, this 2.5-hour experience will take you not only around the impressive Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo, but also along the stunning south coast of São Miguel Island. Before the activity begins, you will be welcomed at our support kiosk, a space designed for your comfort where you will have your first contact with our team. The area includes a restroom, changing facilities, hot showers, free internet, a relaxation area with beanbags, as well as drinks, snacks, and souvenirs available. During the experience, you will also have the opportunity to go snorkeling in carefully selected spots, where calm, crystal-clear waters reveal rich marine life and underwater volcanic formations—ideal for both beginners and more experienced participants. With high-quality equipment included and professional guidance throughout the activity, we ensure total safety and comfort.

Discover the Coast – Coastal Boat Tour Adventure

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

$69$65

East Side (Full Day) | San Miguel Island

Price varies by group size

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What are people saying about Sao Miguel

Azores Whale Watching Tour – Ponta Delgada

David_K, Oct 2026

Wonderful whale watching trip

This was so easy to book so easy to get to in such a pleasant experience. I took the larger boat option which still had probably less than 50 people on it rather than the catamaran. We got close to the whales and saw several, but the cabins were able to get much much closer. Even more fun than the whales were the Atlantic dolphins who played in our wake on the way back after to shore. All of the guides and people involved in taking care of us and showing us the whales were wonderful friendly professional. I really enjoyed this trip and highly recommended it.

Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner

Laurie_D, Sep 2026

My favourite Azorean experience

Loved this experience so much! I was nervous about being able to eat as a vegan, but the restaurant we went to, Tony's, had vegetarian cozido, which I was assured was vegan. Our guide was great and gave us a lot of good local insights, incredible views, interesting and unique things about the Azores. I won't spoil the surprise but it was very cool. The thermal baths at Dona Beija are incredible. Definitely recommend bringing a dark bathing suit so it doesn't stain, as well as a dark towel. You can rent towels there for 4 euros and a locker for 2.

Full-Day Nordeste & waterfall Tour with Lunch

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!

San Miguel : Boat Tour - Volcanic Wonders, Caves & History

Katherine_M, Sep 2026

Unique way to see the island

This is an incredible experience -- you get to enjoy the coastline from the water, providing a view that you cannot get on land. We loved going into the caves -- it was stunning. The small group size made it more special. Luis was an excellent guide. He was so knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour!

Furnas Volcano & Tea Plantation With Traditional Lunch, East Tour

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!

Canyoning Experience - half day

Joanne_T, Aug 2026

A fun adventure!

We had a great afternoon with Tomas and Alberto! They made the experience fun and enjoyable. We were provided with all the gear we needed. Just show up and meet the company in the parking lot. All you need is a bathing suit. You can leave your shoes/clothing in their van for the duration of the experience. This was a lot of fun and great for the kids (ours were ages 8 and 11). Highly recommend giving this tour a try. It was great!

Small-Group Ponta Delgada Food Tour in Azores

Carrie_M, Aug 2026

Great start to our trip. ...

Great start to our trip. It was the perfect way to orient to the island, its history and ponta delgada. We were able to try many foods and see the market where locals shop for fresh fruit/veggies and fish. Walking was not strenuous at all. A very enjoyable first activity for our trip!

Wine & Food Evening Walking Tour in Ponta Delgada, incl. dinner

Lori_A, Aug 2026

Food and wine experience

My sister and I had a wonderful time! The guide was so knowledgeable and caring and made sure we were well taken care of. All the pre dinner stops were tasty and fun. The food and wine were delicious. Our little group enjoyed learning about each other too. I would do this tour again!

Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)

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.

Essential San Miguel: 2 Day-Tour of Natural Wonders & Top Spots

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!

Canyoning experience in Ribeira dos Caldeiroes

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!