West Island Wonders: Caldera & Lakes Tour

Experience the unmissable and breath-taking views of West Island and Sete Cidades Volcano. Explore the caldera, lakes, natural pools, and the Pineapple Plantation in a half-day tour with a local guide.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Miradouro da Boca do Inferno - The most renowned viewpoint! (approximately a 30-minute walk)
  • Lagoa do Canario - Explore Lagoa do Canário
  • Vista do Rei Miradouro - The most frequented view of the lakes, featuring the old abandoned hotel in the background.
  • Lagoa de Santiago - Enjoy the stunning view of Lagoa de Santiago
  • **Lagoa…
What's Included
  • Exclusive private transportation
Additional Information

The western part of the island is arguably the most stunning area. It’s essential to take your time to explore all the attractions here without hurrying. The West deserves a full day dedicated to its exploration.
The most breathtaking views of the caldera and lakes are located off the main road, and they can be challenging to find. This experience…

Location
Miradouro da Boca do Inferno
En9-1a
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Janetbuckpitt
May 9, 2025
Sete Cidades and West of Sao Miguel island - We had a great private tour of the west of Sao Miguel with Rita. In the beginning the weather was very much against us but Rita persevered and showed us some beautiful locations. She was very friendly & easy to spend time with. Having lived on the island all her life, she was the perfect choice to show us around.
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F7869
May 8, 2025
The best introduction to the Azores! - Rita was fantastic!!! She’s a fund of knowledge and very fun to be with. We learned a lot about the Azores and enjoyed our tour very much. My wife and I highly recommend Rita and this tour.
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Rick_b
May 7, 2025
Amazing Day in San Miguel Island - Ponta Delgada Azores - Rita of the VIlla Varzea Tour Operator was an Amazing tour guide. We toured the West side of the San Miguel Island including many Miradouro's, Sete CIdades, Green/Blue Lake, a number of towns, Ocean viewpoints, Churches, the Azorean Pineapple Plantation, Ponta Delgada, and more. Rita was flexible, knowledgeable, had a great passion for her home, friendly, professional, and made this a great day! The car we took was perfect. We will be back in San Miguel soon and will take the East Side of the Island tour with Rita. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this tour Operator and tour! The Viator team I worked with (most NOT ALL of their reservation customer service phone agents) were professional and helped quite a bit. Thank you Rita, Villa Varzea Tour Company and Viator! See you again!
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Elizabeth_m
May 4, 2025
Best tour ever! - Carlos was very knowledgeable in history and was able to give us a very informative tour of the island. He went above and beyond to make sure you got to experience everything you wanted to and show you the best views. I highly recommend you to use their services as they will make sure you get the chance to see the island at its peak views.
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Carole_g
Apr 25, 2025
Grand Day Out - Carlos was an excellent guide with a wealth of knowlege about the island and its history. He was very attentive to our needs and went out of his way to arrange the itinerary to give us the best views of the island We thoroughly enjoyed our day.
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Tashalee_b
Mar 22, 2025
Amazing Day! - We had an amazing private tour with Carlos exploring the west side of São Miguel and the stunning Sete Cidades volcano. From the start, he was incredibly accommodating—when we had to postpone due to illness, he made sure to reschedule without any stress, which we truly appreciated. The weather that day was unpredictable, shifting between clouds, wind, and sunshine, but Carlos handled it all with ease. He adjusted the tour to make the most of the conditions, and in the end, we were rewarded with the most breathtaking views when the skies cleared. It was so windy at times, but that just added to the adventure! Beyond his flexibility, Carlos’ deep knowledge of the island’s history, culture, and geology made the experience even more special. He shared fascinating stories and took us to incredible spots, some of which we never would have found on our own. If you’re looking for a guide who’s not only knowledgeable but also patient, thoughtful, and passionate about what he does, Carlos is the one. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely book with him again!
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Francynea_c
Feb 11, 2025
Fun day in the Azores - Firstly would like to say that from the start to the end, not a glitch… then the best part was Carlos our wonderful guide who was like an encyclopedia, knows his island like the back of his hand He spoiled us with his kindness, knowledge , he went way beyond what was expected Thank you Carlos, you are a gem
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Daphne_b
Nov 20, 2024
Best tour guide on the island! - Carlos was an amazing guide!!! He arrived on time, and was a wellspring of information. We discussed dozens of topics covering history, geology, population, politics, flora and fauna, and any other topic we proposed. What an educational, informative, and delightful tour. He adapted the schedule to our preferences and made us feel completely at home. I recommend his tour without reservation.
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Marne_and_debbie
Nov 1, 2024
Terrific tour with OUTSTANDING guide Rita! - This exceptional tour is a day-full of OMG views and authentically-local interactions. Best-ever guide RITA — who lives in the crater — took us to heart as she showed us the jaw-dropping views and verdant wonderland that is western São Miguel. Rita pickedup my wife and I right at our cruise ship’s dock. Then, for about six delightful hours Rita regaled us with the island’s history, AND gave us a native’s detailed perspective into life on the island. Start-to-finish, this was an excellent tour with world-class guideship by Rita, certainly among the best my wife and I have had in over forty years of travel. HIGHEST marks!
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John_l
Feb 18, 2025
Exceptional value - Excellent tour with guide Rita who was very knowledgeable and professional. Rita was very friendly and nothing was too much trouble.
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up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).