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Discover two of São Miguel’s most iconic volcanic landscapes on this private full-day tour combining Lagoa do Fogo and Sete Cidades, with visits to a traditional ceramic factory (closed on weekends and holly days) and a pineapple plantation.
Start your journey at the breathtaking Lagoa do Fogo, one of the Azores most beautiful volcanic lakes, surrounded by untouched nature and panoramic mountain views. Continue toward Sete Cidades, famous for its twin lakes inside a massive volcanic crater, where you will stop at spectacular viewpoints such as Vista do Rei.
Along the way, visit a traditional ceramic factory and also explore a pineapple plantation, where you can discover the unique greenhouse cultivation method used on the island and taste local pineapple products.
This private tour offers flexibility, comfort, and personalized attention, allowing you to explore São Miguel at your own pace while experiencing its nature, culture, and traditions.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The pickup will take place in the clients
accomodations, within a 15 km radius of
Ponta Delgada.
Itinerary
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1Plantação Ananases A Arruda
Learn the process of the pineapple of São Miguel, grown inside greenhouses using local techniques perfected through time for decades now.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Miradouro do Pico do Carvao
Going up the west coast crater, from this viewpoint you can see both shores of the island including 42 small volcanic craters responsible for creating the part of the island where they stand.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Lagoa do Canario
Have a glimpse at Canário lake, in a protected landscape area in which a lot of the island's hiking trails are.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Vista do Rei Miradouro
From this viewpoint you can see the famous twin lakes inside this massive crater in the west coast of the island, as well as the small village of Sete Cidades. Simply breathtaking.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras
From this viewpoint, as we started driving inside of the actual crater, you get to see the same lakes and village but from a totally different perspective.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Sete Cidades
Explore the small village center as well as the only church with a tower on its center in the island, São Nicolau church.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado
In this viewpoint we are as western as we can go in the island. Used as a whale watching spot initially, it faces the ocean and, from here, you can also see the village of Mosteiros, where people go to see the sunset.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Witness the process of producing our traditional pottery, in a factory that is run by the same family for five generations now (closed on weekends and holidays).
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Miradouro Da Lagoa Do Fogo
In this area you can the one of the active volcanos in the island. This lake sits very close to the top of the second highest point of the island and it's... Exquisite.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Centro de Interpretacao Ambiental Caldeira Velha
If you decide to, you can visit this Natural Park where people can explore the area and witness secondary vulcanic activity.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
11Ribeira Grande
Visit the center of the only city in the north coast of São Miguel and explore it a bit. You can also visit a small shop where you can have samples of our local liquors (closed on weekends and holidays).
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Praia do Areal de Santa Barbara
Visit the beach that is the surf center of the island, with its dark sand and surf schools for children, as well as a bar a bathrooms.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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