Countryside in São Miguel
This minivan tour to the Furnas Valley boasts everything that makes the Azores so special. Visit São Miguel's first capital, Vila Franca do Campo, to taste a ‘queijadas da vila' pastry. Next, head to the exotic Terra Nostra Park for a stroll and thermal bath. After a typical ‘cozido' lunch, enjoy an afternoon exploring volcanic landscapes of Furnas.
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The flavours of São Miguel are in the spotlight on this full-day tour from Ponta Delgada. Visit Vila Franca do Campo to try the famous Queijada da Vila pastry before marveling at the volcanic phenomena at Furnas' valley, including fumaroles where the famous Cozido das Furnas stew is cooked. Explore the Caldeiras and enjoy the panorama from Pico de Ferro viewpoint. Visit the Gorreana tea plantation for a tasting before ending the tour at Santa Iria viewpoint.
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Lake Fogo & Ribeira Grande Small Group Tour
Combing nature and culture, this small group tour of central São Miguel is the Azores down to a T. You'll head to Pico da Barrosa viewpoint for Insta-perfect panoramas over Lake Fogo. There's an option to visit the Caldeira Velha, too. Then it's on to Ribeira Grande, a historic and elegant town on the north coast, for a guided walk and liqueur tasting.
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Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Small Group Tour
São Miguel packs a lot into its compact area – and this tour takes you to some of the best sights on the island. Prepare to experience jaw-dropping landscapes such as Vista do Rei, Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo as well as the picturesque St Nicholas's Church. On this small group tour, you'll also enjoy a thermal bath at Caldeira Velha and a typical local lunch.
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Eastern São Miguel is where the island earns its name as the garden of the Azores. And this tour ticks off a long list of rolling green fields, hidden valleys, villages and viewpoints. Highlights include Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park, the tiny towns of Nordeste and Povoação and a tasty lunch in a local restaurant.
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São Miguel North-east 4x4 Tour
Natural wonders, impressive views, charming villages – this 4x4 tour showcases the very best of São Miguel's north-east. Hop onboard and you'll whizz through highlights like Ribeira do Caldeirão, Salto do Cavalo waterfall and Serra da Tronqueira – offering top views of the largest mountain on the island. And after lunch, you'll also get to see local life in the villages of Povoação and Nordeste.
Taste of Eastern São Miguel Small Group Tour
You'll get a taste of the real São Miguel on this small group tour of the east of the island. First up is the coastal hamlet of Povoação. Here, you'll try a local pastry. Next up are the viewpoints of Sossego and Madrugada, where you can observe flowers, villages and coastline. After lunch, there's a stop at Ribeira dos Caldeirões Park followed by a tasting at in Gorreana tea factory.
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Half Day 4x4 Lagoa do Fogo Tour
Lakes, waterfalls, volcanic springs – central São Miguel is a natural wonderland made for exploring by 4x4. This off-road safari scours between the north and south coasts. Kick off on a high at Pico da Barrosa viewpoint, which overlooks Lake Fogo. Then check out Caldeira Velha hot springs and Salto do Cabrito waterfall before rounding off the tour in the town of Ribeira Grande.
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Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo 4x4 Tour
This 4x4 tour of Sete Cidades is a blockbuster. You'll explore the crater and discover its top sights. Visit the picture-postcard São Nicolau church as well scenic lakes such as Canario and Santiago. And there's also a local lunch to look forward to before heading to Lagoa do Fogo in the afternoon and chance to bathe in Caldeira Velha thermal waters.
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North Coast of São Miguel Tour
São Miguel's north coast takes centre stage on this scenic tour. See the beautiful Véu da Noiva waterfall and traditional watermills at Ribeira dos Caldeirões, then visit picturesque Nordeste and enjoy panoramic views from Ponta do Sossego and Ponta da Madrugada. The optional lunch will be at Povoação village and there's free time to visit its historic centre before returning to Ponta Delgada along the south coast, passing by Furnas lake.
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Popular experiences in São Miguel
Sete Cidades Caldera Mountain Bike Tour
You'll explore the Sete Cidades volcanic crater from top to bottom on this epic mountain bike tour. Starting by Lake Canario, you'll circle the caldera on the unpaved track along its rim before going down into it to see its lakes up close. You'll also get the chance to head into the picturesque lakeside village of Sete Cidades. A mostly easy ride with some medium climbs.
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Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Sete Cidades
Sao Miguel takes a cinematic approach to scenery. And this 4x4 tour's a blockbuster. You'll rumble around the rim of the island's vast volcanic crater, stop by the easy-on-the-eye Empadada Lake and soak up views fit for a monarch at Vista do Rei – translated, it means ‘King's View'. There'll be time in the tiny village of Sete Cidades, too.
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Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo 4x4 Tour
This 4x4 tour of Sete Cidades is a blockbuster. You'll explore the crater and discover its top sights. Visit the picture-postcard São Nicolau church as well scenic lakes such as Canario and Santiago. And there's also a local lunch to look forward to before heading to Lagoa do Fogo in the afternoon and chance to bathe in Caldeira Velha thermal waters.
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Lake Furnas Kayaking Experience Ticket
Whether you're a beginner or an expert, Lake Furnas is a kayaking experience oozing with the Wow Factor. This beautifully set volcanic crater lake is surrounded by lush vegetation and romantic architecture, which you'll explore from the water. You'll paddle to the north shore of the lake, where several fumaroles and thermal mud pools are located.
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Shore excursion to Sete Cidades
Book this Shore excursion to Sete Cidades and see the sights of Azores on your stop in Ponta Delgada on this rugged tour of the natural outdoors
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This minivan tour to the Furnas Valley boasts everything that makes the Azores so special. Visit São Miguel's first capital, Vila Franca do Campo, to taste a ‘queijadas da vila' pastry. Next, head to the exotic Terra Nostra Park for a stroll and thermal bath. After a typical ‘cozido' lunch, enjoy an afternoon exploring volcanic landscapes of Furnas.
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The largest island of the Azores, São Miguel is criss-crossed with quality hiking trails. Grab your boots and put them to good use with a scenic trek to Sanguinho – the island's very own ghost town. Along the way, you'll pass the steaming springs of Furnas volcanic crater, try sweet treats in Povoação, and see Salto do Prego waterfall.
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Furnas Canoeing with Terra Nostra Park
Exotic Furnas is a microcosm of São Miguel. And this full day tour gives you two different perspectives. Kick off in the morning with canoeing on Lake Furnas, famed for its fumaroles, geysers, mudpools and thermal waters. After a cozido lunch in the village, visit the historic botanic gardens of Terra Nostra Park – the variety of flora is mesmerising.
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With a name that translates as Fire Lake, you'd expect Lagoa do Fogo to be all scorched earth and black volcanic rock. Far from it. Think rolling green peaks, sandy shores and seemingly endless cedar wood forest surrounding one of the largest lakes in the Azores. This 11km trail takes you to several scenic spots and ends with a well-earned swim.
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2-hour glass-bottom boat tour with snorkeling in Vila Franca do Campo
Discover the life at the bottom of the ocean, learn about the marine life of Vila Franca do Campo and spot the seabirds and crustaceans in their natural habitat.
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Furnas thermal baths experience by night with dinner
Book this night excursion to the hot springs of Furnas Valley and enjoy a dinner cooked using the heat of the hot springs! A romantic grand adventure under the stars!
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Discover Furnas with a local guide on this full-day van tour. Admire the viewpoints and taste the typical Cozido on a traditional restaurant.
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São Miguel North-east 4x4 Tour
Natural wonders, impressive views, charming villages – this 4x4 tour showcases the very best of São Miguel's north-east. Hop onboard and you'll whizz through highlights like Ribeira do Caldeirão, Salto do Cavalo waterfall and Serra da Tronqueira – offering top views of the largest mountain on the island. And after lunch, you'll also get to see local life in the villages of Povoação and Nordeste.
Sete Cidades Minivan Tour with Pineapple Plantation
Taste and see the best of west São Miguel on this minivan tour. It's a tangy start with a visit to a pineapple plantation. Learn how they're smoked, then taste the fruit and a liqueur. Next up is Pico do Carvão, for panoramic views over the island's north and south coasts. At Vista do Rei, see the Sete Cidades crater and its lakes, en route to Sete Cidades parish.
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Add a splash of adrenaline to your holiday on this 4x4 tour of Furnas. Hop onboard for a guided tour of all of the must-see's, passing by tea plantations, craters, lakes and much more. Tuck into a tasty lunch of cozido - a traditional stew cooked for 6 hours over the caldera - before spending the afternoon taking a dip in the hot springs of Terra Nostra Gardens.
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Full-day watching tour with lunch and hot springs at the Lagoa do Fogo
Join a full-day watching tour to admire whales and dolphins in Vila Franca do Campo, have lunch at a seafront restaurant and enjoy hot springs at the Lagoa do Fogo.
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Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Small Group Tour
São Miguel packs a lot into its compact area – and this tour takes you to some of the best sights on the island. Prepare to experience jaw-dropping landscapes such as Vista do Rei, Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo as well as the picturesque St Nicholas's Church. On this small group tour, you'll also enjoy a thermal bath at Caldeira Velha and a typical local lunch.
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Lagoa de Furnas to Caldeiras Mountain Bike Tour
Mountain biking in São Miguel is always fun – but this circuit from Lagoa de Furnas to Caldeiras village stands out because of the scenery. You'll circle the lake and power up to the Pico dos Milhos, at 330 metres, to take in the views of over the crater lake and the village to the north. We'll then descend by secondary paths to Caldeiras itself.
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Swimming with dolphins experience in São Miguel
Discover the natural wildlife of the Azores and enjoy swimming in the crystalline waters between the dolphins in their natural habitat on this 2-hour boat tour in São Miguel
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Canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park
The wet and wild surrounds of Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park makes the perfect playground for an outdoor adventure. And there're few more thrilling ways to explore than canyoning – an activity that sees you walk, wade, swim and climb your way up thundering waterfalls in a pristine valley. You'll get to see Europe's oldest tea plantation, too.
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