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Located in the heart of São Miguel, the Lagoa do Fogo Volcano adds an exciting highlight to this diverse jeep tour. You’ll venture off the beaten path, exploring rugged dirt trails and hidden spots inaccessible to conventional vehicles. This journey brings you close to the island’s impressive geothermal features and abundant water resources, offering a unique, up-close experience of São Miguel’s natural wonders.
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Meeting and pickup
For any emergency or assistance, please keep our contact number handy: +351 919 020 506. We offer free pickup for guests staying at hotels, the airport, marina, or cruise terminal within Ponta Delgada city. For those staying outside Ponta Delgada, kindly select one of our designated meeting points.
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Lagoa do Fogo is a stunning crater lake nestled within the Água de Pau Massif stratovolcano, located in the heart of São Miguel Island. As the highest lake on the island, its pristine beauty is preserved under strict government protection, prohibiting any construction around its shores to maintain the natural landscape.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Optional Add-On: Discover Caldeira Velha’s Natural Hot Springs Enhance your tour with a visit to Caldeira Velha, a remarkable fumarolic field on the slopes of Fogo Volcano. This unique area of secondary volcanism features natural hot springs, steaming grounds, and a thermal waterfall. Wander through a narrow valley surrounded by rocky cliffs and lush, tropical vegetation, creating an unforgettable, serene landscape. Relax in warm thermal pools amidst vibrant greenery and take in the natural beauty of this volcanic wonder.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Salto do Cabrito is a stunning waterfall that cascades down rocky cliffs into clear, refreshing pools. Accessible by scenic trails, this hidden gem offers a peaceful retreat and a chance to experience the untouched beauty of São Miguel’s landscapes. Perfect for nature lovers and adventurers alike!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Built in 1943 by the São Miguel Whaling Frames Union, this structure once served as a vital lookout for whaling companies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. From this historic vantage point, enjoy panoramic views of the rugged and unique northern coast of São Miguel Island.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum of 2 people per tour is required to run the tour
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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