Side by Side Tour - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)
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Ponta Delgada, Portugal
- 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the surroundings of the Sete Cidades Volcano in a different way on this side-by-side tour from Ponta Delgada. Join a small group and climb aboard your buggy to start your rugged adventure. Head towards the north coast and make stops at villages and scenic viewpoints to get a full picture of the Azorean landscapes. This tour is great for families, couples, or small groups who want some adventure on their vacation.
- Feel the wind in your hair as you explore the island
- All necessary safety equipment is provided
- Choose to ride as a passenger or drive the vehicle
- A small group means more attention from your guide
What's Included
- UTV
- guide
- helmets
- Insurance
- Snacks
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Gloves and rain coats
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- R. Nossa Sra. das Candeias 1D, 9545-242 Ponta Delgada, Portugal
The meeting place is in a residential area, and you will find a "meeting point" sign on the gate and ATVs parked outside
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Fenais da Luz
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Pico da Cruz
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Vista do Rei Miradouro
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Sao Vicente Ferreira
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Fenais da Luz
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Driving License(+18) is required for drivers
- We recommend bringing warm coats and raincoats
- You can have a two seater buggy or a 4 seater, depending on the number of people on your reservation
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Thomas_M
Our Side bySide adventure was amazing!! The route was perfect!! The guide was very helpful!! It was a cooler day but we were dressed for the conditions!! If it is cloudy or foggy your view may not be great. For our trip we had partial views and it was wonderful!!! 5 star tour!!!
Reviews
5.0
based on 354 reviews
Joseph_K, Apr 2026
There is no better way to see the western part of the island. You will ride in places that you can only hike to the tour. Guides were fantastic and the overall trip was unbelievable
Eric_B, Apr 2026
Wonderfull experience ! Great guide. Beautiful scenery. Felt secure and handled by experienced people.
Henrique_S, Mar 2026
Even though the weather did not cooperate as we experienced a lot of fog in Sete Cidades and some rain during the ride, our guide, Bruno, was able to turn the tour into a fun experience with the buggy! Even with the bad weather, it was a very good and fun experience. Thank you for your time, Bruno!
Tammy_S, Oct 2025
We had such a fun time, the guide brought us different ways on the way there and back so we got to see some off the beaten path places and scenery! Such a cool experience!
Ronald_T, Sep 2025
Beautiful scenery that you can only get to through this ATV transportation. Guide was excellent and informative
Kim_S, Sep 2025
Highly recommend. Breathtaking views. Wonderful guide. The ride to some of the most beautiful areas on the north coast. Green lush valleys and hydrangeas for days.
Caroline_T, Sep 2025
We had a great time on this tour! Highly recommend as a great way to see Sete Cidades! The views are unmatched.
Juan_S, Aug 2025
Beautiful all around. You get to see so much of the island in a 4 hour excursion. Bring water and a light jacket.
AngelesNieves_B, Aug 2025
Amazing experience. Luckily the island is not crowded by massive tourism, so this activity offers something unique. Awesome views.
Lizzy_W, Aug 2025
Our favorite part of the trip. The guide was great, the ride was fun but not challenging. The route provided a great mix of sites with beautiful views and variety. The machines were well kept and rode well. Beginner friendly but also kept a more experienced rider enthusiastic.
Dana_P, Aug 2025
If this weather had been nice, this adventure would have been an Epic experience. But we had rain and fog not allowing us to see much. I know it’s high season and it’s hard for operators to cancel. But given the price of this, I’m not sure this should have been operating. It’s a lot of driving and we had zero visibility. Your guide was amazing, and certainly not his fault for the bad weather. The side by sides are kept in great condition and communication ahead of time was perfect. I just wish we had been given the option to cancel and told the visibility was zero beforehand. I would absolutely recommend this is nice weather.
Elizabeth_D, Jul 2025
This side by side tour was AMAZING! We had a group of 14...everything was organized, safe and our tour guide was wonderful! We saw so many beautiful sights and it was so much fun driving around Sete Cidades! Its a trip we will never forget!
Dorothy_B, Jul 2025
Be prepared for every type of weather. We had very strong wind , cold and rain. And then sun. Pants are the smart choice.
Tim_M, Jul 2025
What a great way to experience the area of Sete Cidades. Carefully thought out route which provides unbelievable views almost the entire journey. Cannot recommend this tour enough!
Michael_A, Jul 2025
This was a very exciting and fun way to explore Sete Cidades and the west side of the island. The views from above were breath taking and gorgeous! We would highly recommend this tour.
Stephanie_P, Jul 2025
Our family enjoyed the buggy ride around the island. Our 10 year old daughter and 7 year son enjoyed it. The guides were helpful explaining everything, provided helmets, explained the stops that we got off to view and take photos. We felt save and enjoyed it.
Anais_T, Jun 2025
This was a really fun tour, after a couple of days in an organized tour we were looking for something a little more active and dynamique, after seeing most of the top places, doing this tour in side by side gave us another perspective and we saw different views, there was a very nice variety of scenaries, the 2 guys Bruno and Phillip (sorry not sure how he spells it) were the nicest and we felt really taken care of all morning, both on the safety and experience front. Highly recommend, even do the full day!!
Michael_M, Jun 2025
Our adult kids absolutely loved this adventure. Such fun, amazing sites and a well timed coffee break made it a great half day.
IAN_M, May 2025
This was an awesome ride, but wear warm clothing! It is cold in May. Gloves are worth bringing as well. Bruno was an excellent tour guide!
Mary_S, May 2025
What a wonerful day! Bruno did a great job. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselfs.
Dress warmly if going in May. Also bring euro for the taxi. If not you may have a nasty cab driver like we did.
Thomas_M, Apr 2025
Our Side bySide adventure was amazing!! The route was perfect!! The guide was very helpful!! It was a cooler day but we were dressed for the conditions!! If it is cloudy or foggy your view may not be great. For our trip we had partial views and it was wonderful!!! 5 star tour!!!
Thomas_M, Apr 2025
This tour was wonderful. It was cooler but that didn't stop the fun!! We were guided up the hill side stopping along the way to view an ancient aqueduct. Once at the top we could view Sete Cidades and adjacent lake. The side by side was in excellent condition. Bruno made sure our group was together at all times and offered to take pictures often. This tour was worth every penny.
Melinda_M, Apr 2025
Great trip but the weather was challenging. Guide was grateful and I don't like being told how many characters I need.
Gina_L, Feb 2025
My husband loves to off-road so he chose this experience. I was afraid at first but this felt so safe and fun. And not to mention the incredible vistas Philippe (Felipe?) took us to. He was a very kind guide that we really appreciated the thoughtful touches he put into his tour. We forgot jackets and gloves and he had some and they were definitely needed so don’t forget them yourselves. Definitely book this tour.
Alisha_S, Nov 2024
Bruno was an excellent guide!! My friend and I got to see Sete Cidades in about 4 hours, and doing it on an ATV/buggy made the experience even more special!
Jim_C, Oct 2024
Absolutely amazing! Outstanding experience in a beautiful island. Philip did an excellent job as our guide and made sure to show us everything. I cannot wait to return and do the tour again. Thank you for making an awesome memory for us!
Leslie_B, Sep 2024
Our guide was great! The weather wasn’t super ideal however he still made it very enjoyable. Very knowledgeable, I would say a must do when in Sao Miguel!
jojo, Aug 2024
Fun day! We had beautiful weather and the sights were gorgeous. I liked being in an open vehicle and enjoying the air and sites. It is a little dusty if you are in the back of the group but the ride was well worth it.
Erica_G, Aug 2024
Bruno was a wonderful guide. He was such a pleasure to speak with and learn from. Seeing the crater from every angle was mesmerizing. It was so nice to have an option to get to the top without hiking for hours. The equipment was in great shape and we felt safe the entire time.
Michael_S, Aug 2024
Had an amazing time. Would do it again for sure! Best way to see Sete Cidades. We traveled through backroads, saw a aqueduct and went to the small village inside the crater.
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