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São Miguel West Tour: Sete Cidades, Fogo Lake, Waterfall
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Ribeira Grande
Experience the beauty of São Miguel’s west half on a full-day tour. Visit Sete Cidades, Fogo Lake, Salto do Cabrito Waterfall, and more. Small group tour with expert guide.
Experience the beauty of São Miguel’s west half on a full-day tour. Visit Sete Cidades, Fogo Lake, Salto do Cabrito Waterfall, and more. Small group tour with expert guide.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ribeira Grande - Visit the center of Ribeira Grande, the second main town of the island and one of the most picturesque and beautiful towns in the Azores!
- Ponta da Cintrao - Breathtaking coastal view, with the most beautiful cliffs of São Miguel Island
- Salto do Cabrito - Discover one of the highest and most beautiful waterfalls of São…
- Ribeira Grande - Visit the center of Ribeira Grande, the second main town of the island and one of the most picturesque and beautiful towns in the Azores!
- Ponta da Cintrao - Breathtaking coastal view, with the most beautiful cliffs of São Miguel Island
- Salto do Cabrito - Discover one of the highest and most beautiful waterfalls of São Miguel island, surrounded by wild lush vegetation
- Lagoa do Fogo - The most untouched and well preserved of the large lakes of São Miguel Island
- Miradouro da Barrosa - Enjoy ample panoramic views of the island’s outline from one of the São Miguel’s highest peaks
- Vista do Rei Miradouro - The eternal postcard view of the Sete Cidades twin lakes.
- Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras - This lookout is not as photographed as the King’s view, but offers another amazing and perspective over Sete Cidades lakes from a completely different angle
- Lagoa Azul - The blue side of Sete Cidades twin lakes. The town of Sete Cidades is set on shore of the blue lake.
- Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado - Amazing coastal lookout over the town and islets of Mosteiros, on the westernmost part of São Miguel island,
- Piscinas Naturais - Check these interesting ancient lave flows along the west coast, where natural pools have now formed, used by the locals for a refreshing swin in the summer
- Ilheus dos Mosteiros - Observe the charming islets of Mosteiros from the nearest possible point from land
What's Included
- Hotel drop-off (only in Ponta Delgada)
- Hotel pick-up (only from Ponta Delgada, Lagoa or Ribeira Grande towns)
- Lunch, with food, drink, dessert, and coffee
- Expert driver/guide
- Hotel drop-off (only in Ponta Delgada)
- Hotel pick-up (only from Ponta Delgada, Lagoa or Ribeira Grande towns)
- Lunch, with food, drink, dessert, and coffee
- Expert driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Bottled water
- Bottled water
Additional Information
Experience the wonders of the Western half of São Miguel island, with highlights including Sete Cidades, Fogo Lake, Salto do Cabrito Waterfall, Mosteiros, Ribeira Grande and more!
Get ready to be captivated by the stunning views of Sete Cidades and Fogo’s crater lakes. Enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery of the cliffs and beaches along the island’s…
Experience the wonders of the Western half of São Miguel island, with highlights including Sete Cidades, Fogo Lake, Salto do Cabrito Waterfall, Mosteiros, Ribeira Grande and more!
Get ready to be captivated by the stunning views of Sete Cidades and Fogo’s crater lakes. Enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery of the cliffs and beaches along the island’s northwestern shoreline. Venture into the rich greenery in the heart of the island to find a magnificent waterfall.
• Attentive service ensured with our small group settings (8 participants per van).
• Knowledgeable guide present at all times to address any queries.
• Combine with the São Miguel East tour to make sure you cover all the prime spots of São Miguel in a span of just 2 days!
- Instant confirmation at time of booking
- Pick-up information required upon booking
- Hotel pick-up is provided in Ponta Delgada city, please inquire about any other pickup locations for an additional fee
- Pickup in Ponta Delgada city takes place between 9:00am and 9:20am
Location
Ribeira Grande
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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Jktraveler1950
Nov 7, 2025
Great experience visiting Azores - We had a wonderful experience with Joáo our guide on the west side of Sao Miguel. He was very professional and gave us a lot of background and insight into the history of the area as well as providing ample time to explore and enjoy the surroundings. We highly recommend him and the company for all island tours
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Bcole117
Nov 6, 2025
Amazing Experience! - Even though our day in the Azores came with rain and thick fog, our tour guide Joao turned it into an unforgettable experience. He constantly adjusted the itinerary, finding beautiful spots that were worth visiting when others weren’t — it felt like he always had a perfect backup plan.
Joao was not only knowledgeable about history, geology, and local culture, but also genuinely entertaining. He had a great sense of humor, a special playlist of local musicians for the drive, and by the time we returned to the hotel, a group of strangers felt like friends.
Our seaside lunch was delicious, the views were stunning when the weather allowed, and Joao’s talent behind the camera made sure everyone came home with amazing photos — he truly knows how to capture a moment.
The weather wasn’t ideal, but Joao absolutely was. Friendly, prepared, engaging, and clearly passionate about what he does. A fantastic guide who turned a gloomy day into a five-star adventure. Highly recommend!
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Kathleenwu3846sv
Nov 6, 2025
Wonderful way to spend the day - With only 2 days on Sao Miguel this was a perfect way to see the west side of the island. Our guide Marcio was informative and so friendly. He was an excellent driver on the curvy roads. Although the weather wasn't the best we got to see so much of this beautiful island. Great tour!
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Rosaliedzubina
Nov 6, 2025
Fantastic Experience - This tour was amazing. It took us to some of the most beautiful places in São Miguel. The tour guide, Daniel was extremely informative, kind, and an excellent driver. I would thoroughly recommend this tour to everyone. What a fantastic way to see São Miguel.
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M5817mwaarond
Nov 5, 2025
10/10 - excellent tour - 10/10 - Joao was an excellent tour guide and was knowledgable about everything to do with the Azore island.
Would recommend this tour and specifically Joao as your tour guide!
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William_b
Nov 4, 2025
A Memorable Day - West São Miguel - We had a wonderful day! This tour introduced us to West São Miguel with many unforgettable sights. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and his local insight and familiarity with the history helped make the day memorable. The Pure Azores Team were dedicated to making the day pleasurable for all of us that were on the tour.
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Sean_a
Nov 4, 2025
West side San Miquel. - Max was extremely knowledgeable about the area. He is a very good driver and we felt quite safe on the windy narrow roads with him. Max has a very easy going manner , which made for a very relaxing tour. He was quite flexible with the route so we were able to avoid the fog and see the lake.
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Robertmc4513jy
Nov 3, 2025
A day of paradise - Jaoao, our tour guide was terrific at sharing his experience having grown up on the island. He was extremely knowledgeable about its history and the culture. He made us comfortable and gave us a most enjoyable day. He was very professional and we were fortunate to have had him.
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J3037wzabrahamr
Nov 3, 2025
Wonderful tour! - What an incredible tour! Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, and the views were stunning. Highly recommended!!!!
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Maggier499
Oct 31, 2025
Wonderful service - Catia was so kind and informative. We were a family if 4 joined by 4 other travellers. My father is a wheelchair user and his needs were kindly accommodated. Easy pace, fabulous views, great introduction to the island.
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