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- Portuguese
- English
Visiting a place it's more than exploring and taking pictures. It's also about understanding what makes that place special and unique, it's culture, it's people. I've lost count of how many people I've encountered that regretted renting a car and exploring on their own (all the stress involved and the nature of the island twisty narrow roads contribute to that), or others that at the tea or pineapple plantations ask me to give some explanation about what they are seeing when they are not my clients and realize what they are missing. On a private tour, tailored to your needs and interests, you can let an experienced tour guide drive you around in a safe and relaxed environment, learn about the places you visit and, in some way, become a local too. You won't have to divide the guide's attention with others, it's a private tour! You'll learn the local culture, economy, habits while being driven by not only a local experienced guide… But a friend!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The pickup will take place in the clients accomodations, within a 15 km radius of Ponta Delgada.
Itinerary
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1
Learn the process of the pineapple of São Miguel, grown inside greenhouses using local techniques perfected through time for decades now.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Going up the west coast crater, from this viewpoint you can see both shores of the island including 42 small volcanic craters responsible for creating the part of the island where they stand.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Have a glimpse at Canário lake, in a protected landscape area in which a lot of the island's hiking trails are.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
From this viewpoint you can see the famous twin lakes inside this massive crater in the west coast of the island, as well as the small village of Sete Cidades. Simply breathtaking.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
From this viewpoint, as we started driving inside of the actual crater, you get to see the same lakes and village but from a totally different perspective.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Explore the small village center as well as the only church with a tower on its center in the island, São Nicolau church.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
In this viewpoint we are as western as we can go in the island. Used as a whale watching spot initially, it faces the ocean and, from here, you can also see the village of Mosteiros, where people go to see the sunset.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Witness the process of producing our traditional pottery, in a factory that is run by the same family for five generations now (closed on weekends and holidays).
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
In this area you can the one of the active volcanos in the island. This lake sits very close to the top of the second highest point of the island and it's... Exquisite.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
If you decide to, you can visit this Natural Park where people can explore the area and witness secondary vulcanic activity.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
11
Visit the center of the only city in the north coast of São Miguel and explore it a bit. You can also visit a small shop where you can have samples of our local liquors (closed on weekends and holidays).
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
Visit the beach that is the surf center of the island, with its dark sand and surf schools for children, as well as a bar a bathrooms.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
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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 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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