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Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa das Sete Cidades: Exploring Volcanic Landscapes and Local Legends
5.0
49 Ratings
Ponta Delgada
Embark on a thrilling half-day 4x4 tour to Lagoa das Sete Cidades, exploring volcanic landscapes and uncovering local legends. Discover the stunning beauty of this geologic complex and immerse yourself in the secrets of Sete Cidades.
Embark on a thrilling half-day 4x4 tour to Lagoa das Sete Cidades, exploring volcanic landscapes and uncovering local legends. Discover the stunning beauty of this geologic complex and immerse yourself in the secrets of Sete Cidades.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Caldeira das Sete Cidades - Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the shores of Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul, nestled within the crater of the Sete Cidades Volcano.
- Sete Cidades - Visit the Pico da Cruz Viewpoint for a stunning view of Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa de Santiago, and Lagoa Azul.
- Sete Cidades - The Ridge Viewpoint offers a contrasting…
- Caldeira das Sete Cidades - Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the shores of Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul, nestled within the crater of the Sete Cidades Volcano.
- Sete Cidades - Visit the Pico da Cruz Viewpoint for a stunning view of Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa de Santiago, and Lagoa Azul.
- Sete Cidades - The Ridge Viewpoint offers a contrasting perspective to the King’s View, showcasing the breathtaking Green and Blue Lakes.
- Caldeira das Sete Cidades - Explore Murro das Nove Janelas, a 16th-century aqueduct.
- Sete Cidades - Take a break at the village center for restroom facilities.
- Sete Cidades - The King’s View is one of the most iconic vistas of Sete Cidades.
What's Included
- Personal Accident Insurance included
- Expert driver and certified nature guide at your service
- All local taxes covered
- Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
- Convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Personal Accident Insurance included
- Expert driver and certified nature guide at your service
- All local taxes covered
- Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
- Convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
In an off-road 4x4 vehicle, we head towards the Sete Cidades Volcano, a geo-complex renowned for its breathtaking tranquil beauty that elegantly lays in wait for its visitors and offers a testament to the immense power of nature. With pauses at awe-inspiring spots that heighten the joy of the journey, we guide you across the northern edge atop the…
In an off-road 4x4 vehicle, we head towards the Sete Cidades Volcano, a geo-complex renowned for its breathtaking tranquil beauty that elegantly lays in wait for its visitors and offers a testament to the immense power of nature. With pauses at awe-inspiring spots that heighten the joy of the journey, we guide you across the northern edge atop the volcano’s crater, venturing into the caldera’s heart, revealing enigmatic mysteries and lore that Sete Cidades harbors.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- 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
Location
Av. Infante Dom Henrique 5
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique
Tourism Post office
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(49 Ratings)
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Clark_d
Oct 13, 2025
Amazing Azores! - This tour was even better than expected. Jose gave a great description of what we were seeing and the history of the Azores. Would highly recommend this tour!
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Sverlana_g
Aug 17, 2025
This tour gives you a... - This tour gives you a glimpse into Azores island and having a very knowledgeable tour guide like Jose enhances it dramatically as you experience not only amazing nature wonders of the island but also learn about it’s heritage, history and culture from such a passionate guide. Very appreciative for Jose’s sharing his knowledge and making this stop on the island unforgettable.
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Leigh_m
May 31, 2025
20 year Anniversary trip - Jose was PHENOMENAL! Also, due to weather conditions, our whale/dolphin watch was canceled and he set us up last minute with another wonderful tour the next day.. which was also FABULOUS!!! That guide was Luis and we LOVED him too!!
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Mildred_t
May 21, 2025
Great Guide & Tour - Jose was our tour guide on the 4x4 tour to Sete Cidades. Unfortunately, the weather was not cooperative, and Jose tried his best to show us all the sights , even though it was extremely foggy. He gave us a lot of information about the island and all the volcanoes. Would recommend booking this tour.
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Autufra
May 18, 2025
Skilled, Knowledgeable Tour Guide & Beautiful Views - My dad and I booked a last minute half day to Sete Cidades after an attempt earlier in the week (with a different tour provider) to see the lakes and caldeira was 100% thwarted by extremely dense fog. I’m so glad we did - José was a fount of knowledge about Sete Cidades, volcanism, São Miguel’s geography, and Azorean history. As we drove along the volcano’s rim (a route only accessible by 4x4, ATV, biking or hiking), we learned so much about this part of the island while catching amazing views. It’s probably not the most important element of the experience, but worth noting that José is an excellent driver and navigator on technically challenging roads, in addition to being a thoughtful and experienced tour guide. We never felt rushed, but the tour was also efficient and well-timed. Was a great final activity before we left the archipelago.
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Margaret_h
May 11, 2025
Fun trip to Sete Cidades - Juan met us at the designated place, drove through town and country to get a feel for the area. He was very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna and geographical history as well as political history. We had a WC break and there was a snack bar and gift shop.
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Malachiwilliams
May 3, 2025
Deserves 5 stars - You will not be disappointed if you book!
Our guide was both knowledgeable and passionate
He made us feel welcomed and relaxed throughout the tour. At no point were we hurried or rushed. In fact, we were encouraged to take our time to enjoy and explore
From the moment we arrived until the final goodbye, we were given history, facts, figures and wildlife information to deepen our understanding of the many places we explored and things we saw
If you are researching who to book with…look no further. We can only highly recommend
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Katherine_d
Feb 1, 2025
Best Guide! - José was incredible. Very knowledgeable and an excellent driver, navigating the roads around the canyons.
Jose's knowledge of the area and history of Sete Cidades was thorough and interesting. A highlight of our trip.
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Brenda_s
Dec 15, 2024
A fabulous tour - not to be missed - We had an amazing morning on our rim tour with Jose. He shared a wealth of information with us regarding the island and the Sete Cidades rim and area. Touring with a licensed naturalist was a bonus. Jose was an incredible driver, as he navigated the rim “road” (dirt & stone trail). We made multiple stops for photos and short walks. At the bottom of the crater, we enjoyed the opportunity to walk the pennisula on the blue lake. A fabulous tour, which we recommended to friends. They also, had an amazing tour with Jose the following day.
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Dale_h
Nov 26, 2024
A must do! - Josè picked us up from our hotel which was great. We were quickly on our way and had the most fantastic time.
We got to take in some amazing views (even though the weather wasn’t the best it was still amazing) and learned so much from the knowledge Josè has!
We would highly recommend this and think it was amazing value for money. If we come back to Ponta Delgada we will 100% want to do this again :)
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