Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo Private Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  From the Pico do Carvão viewpoint, you get a panoramic view of the central part of São Miguel Island: • Both the north and south coasts — you can see both shorelines at once; • Green hills and volcanic ridges, covered with cryptomeria and eucalyptus forests; • Pastures and farmland, divided by traditional stone walls — a typical Azorean landscape; • Wind turbines lining the hilltops; • On clear days, you can see eastern parts of the island, including distant mountains and high plateaus. It’s a great spot to appreciate the scale and natural variety of the island.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2

  From the Miradouro da Boca do Inferno viewpoint (at an altitude of about 700 meters), you get one of the most stunning views of São Miguel: • Three lakes: Lagoa Azul (the blue part of Sete Cidades), Lagoa de Santiago, and Lagoa Rasa; • The ocean in the distance, beyond the crater’s edge; • The village of Sete Cidades, nestled at the base; • Majestic volcanic landscapes with contrasting colors and relief. This iconic spot is perfect for panoramic photos and taking in the island’s natural beauty.

  50 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3

  From the Vista do Rei viewpoint (Sete Cidades, São Miguel Island), you can see one of the most iconic landscapes of the Azores: • Sete Cidades Lake, with its two distinct parts — Lagoa Azul (Blue Lake) and Lagoa Verde (Green Lake), separated by a bridge; • The caldera of an extinct volcano, surrounded by steep slopes; • The village of Sete Cidades, nestled along the lake’s edge; • On clear days, the ocean visible on the horizon.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4

  From the Miradouro da Lagoa de Santiago viewpoint (Sete Cidades, São Miguel), you get a stunning view of: • Lagoa de Santiago — a deep, dark green crater lake with an almost perfectly circular shape; • Steep caldera slopes covered with dense forests of cryptomeria and laurel trees.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5

  Lunch

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 6

  Ponta da Ferraria is a unique spot on São Miguel, where hot geothermal springs meet the Atlantic Ocean. Here, you can bathe in a natural pool with warm water, its temperature varying with the tide: it’s especially pleasant during low tide. Surrounded by black volcanic rocks, the spot offers stunning ocean views.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7

  Lagoa do Fogo is one of the most picturesque and untouched spots on São Miguel Island. Here, you will see: • A deep volcanic lake with crystal-clear water, surrounded by high caldera slopes; • A landscape of pristine nature with green hills and dense forests; • A panorama of the ocean from the northern edge of the lake.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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