Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Sete Cidades Volcano

5.0
(11 reviews)

7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 1 more

Visit Sete Cidades Volcano where you will be driven in a 4x4 through the ridge of the crater heading to the inside, uncovering the secrets and legends of this geologic complex, with stops along the way to enjoy the beautiful and astonishing landscapes.
Explore as well the north west part on the outside of the crater visiting Mosteiros a lava deltic formed from the erupçtion of Pico da Mafra, and Ferraria another lava deltic from the erupction of Pico das Camarinhas, two of the forty six erupctions that occurred around the Caldera od the volcano since its colapse at 36000 years ago.

What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned 4WD
Personal accident insurance
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off from Ponta Delgada
Local taxes
Gratuities
The value depends on lunch option

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point

Central square with the City Gates (Arches).

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Visit the Natural Monument of Ferraria. A lava Fajã used by several species of birds such as the Cory's shearwater and Barolo Shearwater. With a Natural pool among basalt rocky from the lava flows

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    In a 4WD follow through the North Ridge of the crater. A dirt road that allows to see this magnific crater from different perspectivies along the way.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Once inside of the crater visit the tunnel that allows to control the level of the waters in the lakes.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    This view point you have an amazing view of Mosteiros Islets as well of the parish of Mosteiros on the west part of the island. An area also famous due to their natural pools

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    A fishing parish on the west outside Sete Cidades volcano well know by is natural pools among basalt rock in an amazing natural scenary.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Explore the inside of the caldeira with an average of 5.3km diameter uncovering the volcano and its lagoons known by the green and blue lagoon.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
4WD Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Adventure Tours
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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