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Discover the main highlights of São Miguel in a single private full-day tour, from Sete Cidades to Furnas, with lunch included at a local restaurant.
Start with the landscapes of the Seven Cities and the famous View of the King, continue to the impressive Lagoa do Fogo and travel along the north coast with stops at Miradouro de Santa Iria and the Gorreana Tea Plantation.
Enjoy a lunch at a local restaurant before discovering the waterfalls and old mills of Ribeira dos Caldeirões. Continue to Furnas, where you can observe the volcanic activity up close, the fumaroles, and taste different mineral waters, ending at the tranquil Furnas Lagoon.
With private transport and the accompaniment of a local guide, this experience was designed for those who want to see the great contrasts of São Miguel in one day, with comfort and exclusively with your group.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Collection is made at the accommodation, at the Port of Ponta Delgada, at João Paulo II Airport, or at the meeting point indicated by the vacationer, within the available collection areas. The guide will be at the main entrance or reception of the accommodation, or at the previously agreed location, at the scheduled time. We recommend that travelers be ready 10 minutes before the scheduled time. At the end of the excursion, the return will be made to the same pick-up location.
Itinerary
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1Miradouro do Pico do Carvao
First stop of the experience at one of the most panoramic viewpoints in São Miguel. From Pico do Carvão, enjoy views over the central area of the island, with mountains, ancient volcanic craters, and several lagoons. On days of good visibility, it is possible to observe the north and south sides of the island simultaneously.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Vista do Rei Miradouro
At Miradouro da Vista do Rei, enjoy one of the most emblematic landscapes of São Miguel, with a panoramic view over the Lagoa das Sete Cidades and the famous Blue Lake and Green Lake. A must-see stop to appreciate the grandeur of the volcanic caldera and take photos.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Miradouro Da Lagoa Do Fogo
At the Miradouro da Lagoa do Fogo, enjoy a panoramic view over one of the most impressive natural landscapes of São Miguel. Contemplate the lagoon inside its large volcanic crater, surrounded by mountains and vegetation, in one of the most emblematic landscapes of the Azores.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Miradouro de Santa Iria
At the Miradouro de Santa Iria, enjoy a magnificent view of the north coast of São Miguel. Contemplate the imposing cliffs, the green landscapes of the island, and the Atlantic Ocean, at one of the most beautiful panoramic stops on the route.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana
At the Gorreana Tea Plantation, discover the oldest tea plantation in Europe still in operation. Visit the historic factory, discover the traditional production process, and taste the locally produced green and black teas for free, while enjoying the magnificent views over the plantations and the north coast of São Miguel.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes
Discover the Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park, one of the most emblematic places in the Northeast. Stroll through lush vegetation, waterfalls, and old watermills while learning about the history and rural traditions of São Miguel.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Furnas
Discover the Furnas Fumarole Field, where the volcanic activity of São Miguel reveals itself through fumaroles, thermal springs, and mineral waters. Observe closely the steam and boiling water emerging naturally from the ground and participate in a tasting of different mineral waters from Furnas.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Lagoa das Furnas
In Lagoa das Furnas, enjoy the tranquility of one of the most characteristic volcanic landscapes of São Miguel. Contemplate the lagoon surrounded by the green slopes of the caldera and take this stop to appreciate nature and learn more about the region's volcanic formation.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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