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Guided van tour Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo – volcanic lakes

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Activity provider:GreetAzores
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Day trip
Guided van tour Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo – volcanic lakes
Activity provider:GreetAzores
5  / 52 reviews

This is a must have tour in Azores which you should visit with us. Van tours are a comfortable and complete way to explore the landscapes and heritage of our island.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Russian
Pickup included
We pick you up anywhere on San Miguel island, including CRUISE ships. For pick up outside of the Ponta Delgada area, the transfer fee is calculated based on the location of the hotel. Please provide us your pick-up details.
Small group
Limited to 7 participants

Experience

Itinerary

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    2 pickup location options:

    Ribeira Grande, Ponta Delgada

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    Coal Peak Viewpoint

    Photo stop, Visit, Aperitif, Local snacks (25 minutes)

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    Cascata do Salto do Cabrito

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)

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    Muro das Nove Janelas

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)

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    Lagoa do Canário

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)

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    Grota do Inferno Viewpoint

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (45 minutes)

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    Vista do Rei Lookout

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (20 minutes)

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    Viewpoint of the Cerrado das Freiras

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

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    Church of Sao Nicolau, Sete Cidades

    Photo stop, Free time, Sightseeing (45 minutes)

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    Ponta do Escalvado Lookout

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)

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    Ponta da Ferraria

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Swimming, Scenic views on the way (45 minutes)

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    Lagoa do Fogo viewpoint

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (20 minutes)

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    Centro de Interpretação Ambiental da Caldeira Velha

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Ribeira Grande, Ponta Delgada

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a wide-ranging taster of the natural highlights of São Miguel Island
  • See the stunning volcanic crater, an emerald lake, and its surrounding vistas
  • Stop at the Lagoa do Fogo mountain for some of the most impressive views

Full description

Overview The tour begins in Ponta Delgada towards Sete Cidades. It includes a few stops at different viewpoints and the chance of visiting the most beautiful and unknown areas of the west and central parts of our island. After a stop at Vista do Rei viewpoint, we will descent the road that leads us into the interior of this valley to visit Sete Cidades parish. After admiring the Church of St. Nicholas, we will continue on our way towards Lagoa, through the South Coast of the Island. Then, the tour continues towards Lagoa do Fogo, with stop at Caldeira Velha with some time for a thermal bath. The transport can be made by mini-van up to 7. Enjoy a wide-ranging taster of the natural highlights of São Miguel Island on this full-day tour. Plenty of panoramic photo ops from a range of lookouts. No transport planning—hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Includes

  • Driver/guide (English/Russian language)
  • Transfer from and to hotel (Ponta Delgada, other cities by agreement)
  • Bottled water
  • Insurance
  • Lunch - 10 - 20 euros
  • Caldeira Velha - 3 euros (visit) euro per (person advance booking required)
  • Caldeira Velha – 10 euros (baths & visit) euro per (person advance booking required)

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Edita – LithuaniaJuly 10, 2024  – Verified booking
Amazing trip and great guide Pavel. Caring approach to people, excellent, informative and tiring itinerary. The guide takes into account all wishes and tries to fulfill them. We recommend 100% and thank you very much for a great day!
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Anna – RussiaMay 11, 2024  – Verified booking
Tour was amazing, the guide Pavel was very polite and friendly, he showed us all the main spots and some hidden gems, was ready to help. He knows a lot about Açores and people here, their traditions and habits, the history of island. We definitely recommend to go with him and ask any questions that you could be interested in, you will be in good hands!
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