Buggy Tour Sete Cidades Volcano Off-Road Adventure

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Sao Miguel, Portugal

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Booked 5+ times last week!

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Tour guide
Helmet
Insurance
Fuel
Gloves

Any products not listed are not included.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Largo de S. José 4, 9600-057 Ribeira Grande, Portugal
After the church of Pico da Pedra, head west along the main street, after passing Parque da Mercês, turn left at the 4-way intersection. 50 meters later turn right and there is a green color house in front of a children's playground. The quads will be outside the house with the company logo.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Pico da Pedra

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Muro das Nove Janelas

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pico da Cruz

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro Das Cumeeiras

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lagoa Verde / Lagoa das Sete Cidades

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Pico da Pedra

10 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
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

Michael_L

My wife Emily and I had an unforgettable experience on the Sete Cidades ATV tour, thanks to our fantastic guide Pedro. He was friendly, super knowledgeable, and adapted the route based on the weather so we could still catch all the best views, including the stunning Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul. Pedro made the tour feel personal—he took great photos of us throughout and shared awesome local recommendations for the rest of our trip. The ATVs were easy to use and the off-road paths made it a fun, adventurous way to explore the crater. Highly recommend this as a must-do while in São Miguel!

Reviews

5.0

based on 104 reviews

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Pedro is a wonderful...

David_P, Apr 2026

Pedro is a wonderful guide. The scenery is out of this world beautiful. Bring warm clothes and wear shoes that can get dirty.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Muito obrigado. Até uma próxima!

Good time

Lori_W, Sep 2025

Pedro was a great guy with lots of local knowledge and history. The stop points were beautiful and he offered to take photos to capture our trip together. The ATV -quad was comfortable and easy to use. Pedro had a good sense of humor to top it all off. He answered any and all questions. Thank you Pedro

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Muito obrigado :)

Best Day!!

Jessica_N, Jun 2025

Don’t skip this tour! This was my friend and I’s favorite day on the island. Pedro was the best guide, and we felt safe the entire time. We enjoyed the stops, information, and beautiful views. This is a perfect way to see the lakes in such a unique way.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Muito obrigado :)

Fun afternoon

Timothy_R, Jun 2025

What a great afternoon. Pedro was a wonderful host and guide. First rate equipment and easy to operate. Beautiful views of Sete Cidades. Highly recommend this trip

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Muito obrigado :)

Incredible ATV Adventure with Pedro – A Must-Do in the Azores!

Michael_L, May 2025

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Muito obrigado :)

Must try!

Deborah_K, Apr 2025

We explored a whole different part of the island on the Quad. It was a great experience and would highly recommend it! The ride was easy and safe.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Muito obrigado 😀

The absolute best way to see Sete Cidades!

Charisma_W, Mar 2025

Absolutely amazing tour! Pedro was the best! It started raining right before I tore began and he made the wise recommendation to do the tour using the covered 'buggy' (think of the biggy as an ATV with a top, a windscreen, and a trunk that can carry up to five people) instead of the individual four wheelers. It was a wise decision. Not only did it keep me from being cold, wet, muddy, and absolutely miserable on the tour (because the weather was absolutely atrocious for a considerable part of the day), but I had the added benefit of learning so much about the island from him. He shared all kinds of stories and history about different things we would be seeing while we sat beside each other and took turns driving. Sete Cidades is more beautiful than any postcard could ever make it out to be. I will save all of the surprises for the tour, but let's just say you won't be disappointed by the views. This is the absolute best way to enjoy this particular landmark. You can tell that Pedro really loves what he does. He really loves his island and he loves sharing its natural beauty with tourists and visitors. What I especially appreciate is that he is very accommodating to solo travelers (unlike some other companies that have a two-person or four-person minimum when booking an ATV tour). I was the only person on my tour and Pedro really made me feel like a valued and appreciated guest. Since I was traveling by myself, he tailored the itinerary a bit so that I would get the most out of my experience. I also appreciated that he was prepared for the characteristically schizophrenic weather on the island. I thought I was fully prepared with my thermal undershirt layered underneath my t-shirt, Dri-Fit pants, waterproof rain jacket and gloves, but nothing could have prepared me for just how cold it got at the top of that volcano. Fortunately, Pedro brought extra coats, raincoats, and gloves to make sure that I was as dry and warm and comfortable as possible. He also checked in frequently to make sure that I wasn't too cold and was otherwise comfortable throughout the tour. The buggy ride was so much fun and I don't feel like I missed out on anything by deciding to ride in that as opposed to on an individual ATV. We had the chance to go really fast through the rugged terrain and we stopped frequently to take some really great pictures. I cannot overstate this.... DRESS IN LAYERS AND DRESS AS WARMLY AS POSSIBLE! If you think you have enough layers, add one more. It sometimes rains sideways and that wind can be cold and ferocious. Do yourself a favor and dress in warm layers. Hat, gloves, scarf or neck covering, at least two shirts (one of them long sleeved), a warm, waterproof jacket, thick socks and boots with good tread. If you forget anything, Pedro has you covered, but do yourself a favor and dress as warm as you can. When the tour was over, Pedro gave me some really great recommendations for local restaurants off the beaten path that offer delicious seafood, meats, fish, and local delicacies. I had been struggling to find good places to eat so his recommendations came right on time. The place was a little difficult to find at first and I was not aware that I was looking for his personal house, as opposed to a standalone business. So if you get lost, just look for the light green house with the ATVs in front of it. It is the last house at the end of the block. If you are coming to the Azores and you want to see Sete Cidades in the most memorable way possible, book this tour. You will not be disappointed!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Muito obrigado Charisma. Diverti-me muito também e é sempre um prazer mostrar esta "minha" ilha a quem nos visita! Até uma próxima

Great Fun and Exciting Tour

Hannes_E, Aug 2024

Great Fun and Exciting Tour with a fantastic Guide, taking care of everyone and tellibg some interessant Stories on the way. Highly appreciated, lot of fun for the whole Family

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Muito obrigado :)

Great experience

Melissa_D, Aug 2024

Incredible experience! Our guide was very informative, patient, and knowledgeable. The views were breathtaking and a must see.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Muito obrigado :)

BEAUTIFUL quad tour

dana_b, Jun 2024

Pedro is a wonderful guide! Lots of knowledge and very kind and welcoming. The size of the group was perfect. We were able to make lots of beautiful stops to take MANY beautiful pictures and videos. Highly highly recommend doing this tour with Pedro!!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Muito obrigado 😀

Amazing! Not only were...

Stacy_S, Jun 2024

Amazing! Not only were the view outstanding so was our guide.. Well run operation. A must do when on the island...

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Muito obrigado 😀

Awesome adventure

Jessa_S, May 2024

Amazing adventure, had great weather and our guide was fantastic! ATV's we're very new and we felt totally comfortable and safe.

Response from Host, May 2024

Muito obrigado :)

Great experience

David_E, May 2024

Great experience, went beyond expectations. I highly recommend. We were on ATVs the entire time and had many stops for great views and pictures.

Response from Host, May 2024

Muito obrigado :)

Amazing ATV tour!

Araceli_E, Apr 2024

Excellent tour with an incredible guide! Pedro knew all the best viewpoints and special places, and shared a lot of knowledge and history about the island. The tour was fun and Pedro took the time to ensure we were comfortable and had what we needed the entire time. Would not hesitate to book again! It was great having such a small private tour!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Muito obrigado :)

Very nice excursion

Pierre_P, Feb 2026

A beautiful side-by-side course around Sete Cidades. Our guide is very interesting, it gave us a lot of information about the island. Several stops and very safe. Accessible to all.

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