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Sete Cidades - Let’s stop North of Cumeeira, in Sete Cidades and tell you the beautiful legend behind Sete Cidades Lake.
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Pico da Cruz - Appreciate the volcanic complex of Sete Cidades
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Caldeira das Sete Cidades - We will pass by many interesting viewpoints, where you can enjoy the view over the green and blue lakes.
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Igreja de Sao Nicolau - Let’s get to know the history of Caetano Andrade family and see the historic Church of S. Nicolau
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Jardim Penísula - Our guide and nature expert will explain about the two lagoons that conform the Sete Cidades Lake.
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Vista do Rei Miradouro - In Vista do Rei viewpoint it is possible to contemplate the interior of the crater with its different lakes and volcanic formations.
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Ponta Delgada - We will have lunch in a local restaurant to taste some Azorean food!
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Miradouro do Pico da Barrosa - You will get to know the geomorphology of the volcanic complex of Picos and Lagoa do Fogo (Fogo Lake)
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Lagoa do Fogo - At the viewpoint of Fogo Lake, you will be able to learn more about the eruption of 1563 as well as some very interesting facts about the Natural Reserve of Fogo Lake
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Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre - We will visit the natural pools. A true outdoor spa where you will have free time to relax and feel the hotsprings.
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Salto do Cabrito - Here we will see and enjoy the waterfall Salto do Cabrito and you will find information about the hydroelectric station of São Miguel.
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Ribeira Grande - We will pass by the center of Ribeira Grande city
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Ponta Delgada - We will head back to Ponta Delgada.
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup from a list of selected hotels
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off outside of Ponta Delgada
- Other personal expenses
Our journey will commence with us fetching you from Ponta Delgada at 9am, making our way to the outer ridge of the Sete Cidades’ crater. We’ll travel by numerous lookouts, offering you views of the serene blue and green lakes. After lunch, we shall bid farewell to this enchanting spot, moving on to another beautiful place: Fogo Lake.
A local lunch in a Ponta Delgada restaurant will serve as our intermission. In the post-lunch session, we’ll escort you to the breathtaking nature sanctuary of Lagoa do Fogo, a place renowned for its stunning scenery. This is one of the island’s most frequented spots and your visit will provide ample proof of its popularity. The volcano summit offers awe-inspiring vistas of São Miguel, encompassing both the North and South coasts.
But that’s not all! We’ll navigate to Caldeira Velha, home to a warm, iron-rich waterfall that permits a comfortable swim, the volcanic activity heating the water up to 26°C (79°F).
Note: Weather conditions will influence the sequence of our destinations.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please note, this tour can also be operated on a van or minibus, depending on the number of participants.
- Please note, the order of the locations that we will visit during this tour is weather dependent, which means either we will start the day with Fogo lake or Sete Cidades lake.
- If you have any restriction, please tell us when booking the tour, at least 48h beforehand. We will always try to adapt to your diet (vegetarian, vegan, allergies).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
