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- Portuguese
- English
We will start the day by picking you up in Ponta Delgada at 9am and take you to the rim of Sete Cidades’ caldera. We will pass by many viewpoints, where you can enjoy the green and blue lakes. We will leave this magical place to go to another, not less beautiful location after lunch: Fogo Lake.
Later on, we will have lunch in a local restaurant in Ponta Delgada. In the afternoon, we will take you to the amazing nature reserve of Lagoa do Fogo to enjoy amazing landscapes. It is one of the most popular places around the island and you will understand why when you are there. From the top of the volcano, incredible views over São Miguel await with both North and South coast visible.
The adventure doesn’t stop here! We will drive to Caldeira Velha, a warm iron-rich waterfall where it is possible to take a dip thanks to the volcanic activity warming the water up to 26°C (79°F).
Note: the order of the locations we will visit is weather dependent.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Go to our main shop located at Portas do Mar harbour.
Itinerary
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1Sete Cidades
Let's stop North of Cumeeira, in Sete Cidades and tell you the beautiful legend behind Sete Cidades Lake.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Pico da Cruz
Appreciate the volcanic complex of Sete Cidades
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Caldeira das Sete Cidades
We will pass by many interesting viewpoints, where you can enjoy the view over the green and blue lakes.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Igreja de Sao Nicolau
Let's get to know the history of Caetano Andrade family and see the historic Church of S. Nicolau
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5
Our guide and nature expert will explain about the two lagoons that conform the Sete Cidades Lake.
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Vista do Rei Miradouro
In Vista do Rei viewpoint it is possible to contemplate the interior of the crater with its different lakes and volcanic formations.
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Ponta Delgada
We will have lunch in a local restaurant to taste some Azorean food!
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Miradouro da Barrosa
You will get to know the geomorphology of the volcanic complex of Picos and Lagoa do Fogo (Fogo Lake)
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9Lagoa do Fogo
At the viewpoint of Fogo Lake, you will be able to learn more about the eruption of 1563 as well as some very interesting facts about the Natural Reserve of Fogo Lake
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
10Centro de Interpretacao Ambiental Caldeira Velha
We will visit the natural pools. A true outdoor spa where you will have free time to relax and feel the hotsprings.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
11Salto do Cabrito
Here we will see and enjoy the waterfall Salto do Cabrito and you will find information about the hydroelectric station of São Miguel.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Ribeira Grande (Pass by)
We will pass by the center of Ribeira Grande city
Admission ticket free -
Ponta Delgada (Pass by)
We will head back to Ponta Delgada.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please note, this tour can also be operated on a van or minibus, depending on the number of participants.
- Please note, the order of the locations that we will visit during this tour is weather dependent, which means either we will start the day with Fogo lake or Sete Cidades lake.
- If you have any restriction, please tell us when booking the tour, at least 48h beforehand. We will always try to adapt to your diet (vegetarian, vegan, allergies).
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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 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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