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Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo – “The Power of Nature”
Guaranteed to be a perfect opportunity to discover how Seven Cities crater volcano lake, won the 7 Wonders of Portugal, as well as the power of nature generated by the Lagoa do Fogo volcano, +/- 40% energy to the island of São Miguel.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick Up`s From 9:00 am to 09:20 am in Ponta Delgada. From 9:30 am to 9:45 am in Ribeira Grande. Please be aware that pick-ups can have a delay due to pick-ups from different accommodations. You may be directed to a nearby meeting point if necessary. This Tour doesn't applies to shore excursions.
Tourism Office in Ponta Delgada Av. Infante Dom Henrique 1º Andar, 9500-769 Ponta Delgada. (If you define this starting point, you will need to be at the bus station stop, which is located outside of the Tourism Office).
Itinerary
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1
Visit one of the most emblematic belvederes of São Miguel, the Vista do Rei, known for having been there on July 6, 1901, King D. Carlos and Queen D. Amélia;
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
See for yourself the lush Santiago Lagoon, located within the Sete Cidades volcanic crater, surrounded by typical Macaronesian vegetation and cryptomeria plantations;
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
See from this amazing belvedere all the volcano crater of Sete Cidades with her small Parish with 800-inhabitant;
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Mandatory stop at the bridge that divides the blue and the green lagoons of Sete cidades
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Stop at the Escalvado Viewpoint, where you can admire the monasteries and the smithy from above, generated by the volcanic force of this area;
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
This will undoubtedly be one of the most incredible viewpoints on your visit, where you can see the volcanic crater of the seven cities and their lagoons.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
7
Relax in the natural hot spring pools at Caldeira Velha. (Entry not included, available by choice or at customer’s expense);
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
8
Visit to the Vieira Ceramics factory in the city of Lagoa, (visit available from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm), founded in 1862 and already in the fifth generation of the same family, where you can see the production of earthenware with traditional methods for over 150 years;
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
Learn the whole process of growing pineapples in glass greenhouses, which take 2 years to generate;
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Viewpoint where we can admire the vast expanse of volcanic cones between the Sete Cidades volcano and the Lagoa do Fogo volcano, offering a wide view of the coast of the north and south coast of the island.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
A volcanic crater hidden in the middle of nature where a lagoon was formed;
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
Visit to the Historic Center of Ribeira Grande;
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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