Full-Day Private 4x4 Tour: Lagoa do Fogo & Lagoa das Sete Cidades Volcanic Expedition
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Ponta Delgada
Embark on a full-day private 4x4 tour to explore the stunning Lagoa do Fogo and Lagoa das Sete Cidades volcanic complexes. Discover hidden secrets, breathtaking landscapes, and endemic flora and fauna on this unforgettable expedition.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Caldeira das Sete Cidades - You will be driven through the north ridge of the crater where along the way you have the most amazing views either side. astonishing veiws of the inside of the crater and the ocean surrounding the island heading inside of the crater of the volcano.
  • Lagoa do Fogo - In the center of the island we have Fogo Volcano that rises up to 947m above sea level with manisfestations of secondary volcanism and with a collapse caldeira with 2,8km in average of diameter
  • Ribeira Grande - At the county of Ribeira Grande on the North Coast, you will visit Santa Barbara Beach kown by surfers
  • Salto do Cabrito - A magnific waterfall drops through slopes of trachity in an amazing scenary.
What's Included
  • Personal Accident Insurance included
  • Expert driver and certified nature guide
  • All local taxes covered
  • Travel in comfort with air-conditioned 4WD transport
  • Convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off service
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Venture beyond the conventional tourist routes for a unique perspective on these two protected volcanic formations. The heart of the island is marked by Pico da Barrosa, standing at 947m above sea level, where a journey allows us to behold the rich diversity of local wildlife and plant life. Hidden within a vast crater at the summit of Fogo Volcano, 575m above sea level, lays the glorious Lagoa do Fogo. The stunning panorama heightens our senses, especially with the abundant – some native – vegetation. Explore the west side of the island with pauses at awe-inspiring sites that uplift the spirit and bring joy. Venture into the caldera of Sete Cidades Volcano, unveiling the mysteries and folklore its namesake town holds. Feast your eyes on breathtaking vistas that testify to nature’s grandeur, on a voyage that will etch itself into your memory.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • If canceled due to extreme weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication; If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund
Location
Av. Infante Dom Henrique 3
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique
Tourism post office
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jaydv50
Dec 19, 2023
Seize the Day with Jose! - This was an all day tour (7 hours). We joined two other couples as Jose took us all around the island including the craters as well as the upper ridges of the volcanoes. Jose stopped at prime locations for pictures and conversation. We enjoyed lunch which he arranged at a local restaurant. MOST impressive was Jose's knowledge. He was a combination of historian, botanist, and geologist! A FOUNTAIN of information!
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P3172ocmartinb
Oct 28, 2023
Jaw dropping nature, exceptional guide - We had great weather and an amazing guide. I’ve never seen so much natural beauty. Our guide Jose was born and raised in the island and is extremely knowledgeable of the nature and history. It was a perfect day. I’ve never taken so many pictures, by the end of the day my wife and I were exhausted from nature overload, and I mean that in the best sense. You can’t count on the weather, but with a little luck you will be amazed!
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Sharud33
Oct 28, 2023
Best day in the Azores! - Amazing tour of the volcanoes, the 4x4 allowed us to see more "remote" views! Our tour guide Josef was knowledgeable and fun to be with! Would recommend and reserve again!! Thanks so much!!
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Maureen
Oct 20, 2023
Best Experience of my Trip - Best part of my trip to the Açores! Decided to do this during my 9 hour lay over between São Miguel and Santa Maria. I learned so much about the island, people and culture. The views were amazing and lunch was fabulous - in the inside of a volcano no less! Don’t hesitate to book with Carpe Diem tours.
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Jcrystal33
Aug 31, 2023
Best Sao Miguel tour guide! - We had the BEST full day tour with Jose!! His knowledge of the island was extensive and he was extremely engaging. He managed to keep our seven year old interested the entire day while showing us the most beautiful places on the island. We would recommend him to anyone looking for a tour!
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Steckleink
Aug 30, 2023
Unique Sao Miguel Tour - We hired Jose for two full days of touring. One day around Logoa do Fogo and Sete Cidades. The second day around Furnas. Jose is an excellent guide! He is full of information and has so much pride in showing you his beautiful island. We highly recommend this tour and Jose!
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Patrick00002020
Aug 2, 2023
Highly recommended - We had a full day tour with José on the island. He is extremely knowledgeable about the island, it's history, geography and the science (geology...). He speak perfect english and was very pleasant during the whole day. Highly recommend him
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L3769wnryanl
Jul 5, 2023
Fantastic Tour of Sao Miguel - A day to remember on Sao Miguel. Jose took us around two volcanic sites, up and down winding impossible roads to some of the most amazing sights you'll find. As a guide he was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his native island. We enjoyed lunch at a local authentic restaurant and explored various sites of interest across the island. We'd originally considered hiking but were very glad to have hired a guide as we were able to see a great deal more. Cannot recommend enough!
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Melissaward
Jun 17, 2023
Fantastic experience!! - I cannot recommend Jose enough!!!! He went above and beyond to make our trip wonderful!! Jose is a wealth of knowledge and shared so much about this beautiful island with us. He made us feel so comfortable and was extremely flexible when it came to our tour! Even though it rained (which he even went out of his way to grab ponchos for us) he was able to take us to an array of amazing experiences for us to see including the pineapple farms and ceramic factory. We loved every second!!!
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Dbarry54
May 22, 2023
Absolutely The Best! - We were visiting Sao Miguel this past Mother’s Day weekend. We were only in Ponta Delgada for 2 days and choosing an all day tour with Jose was the best decision we made. Having been born and raised on the island, he was able to share an abundance of information and personal stories that we would never have acquired on our own. He was very excited to share his love of the island with us. He went above and beyond our expectations. We would strongly recommend him as your tour guide. You will not be disappointed!
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