Nordeste Tour from Ponta Delgada

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Nordeste Tour from Ponta Delgada
Top rated
4.8382354 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.8382354 out of 5 stars
68 reviews

Explore as much as possible of Nordeste on a full-day tour. Pass through the picturesque villages that cover the Nordeste municipality and make stops at all the best views points on the island.

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Duration 8.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Portuguese
Pickup included
Pick-up is at the reception/door of your hotel in Ponta Delgada.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

M
Margaret – United Kingdom

We had an excellent day out and managed to see a lot of the island and also had a lovely lunch in a typical local restaurant. Many thanks to Rodriguez

M
Madalina – Romania

Joao (John) made the day. He was very funny, pleasant, knowledgeable, and helpful. The places we visited were breathtaking, we really enjoyed the trip, it was definitely worth it. Highly recommended!

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Pickup location:

    Praça do Município 11

  • Timeline stop icon

    Gorreana Tea Factory

    Break time, Visit, Tea, Shopping, Sightseeing

  • Timeline stop icon

    Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park

    Visit

  • Timeline stop icon

    Nordeste

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk

  • Ponta do Sossego Lookout

    Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing

  • Ponta da Madrugada Lookout

    Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing

  • Timeline stop icon

    Povoacao

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing

    Extra fee

  • Timeline stop icon

    Local restaurant

    Break time, Lunch, Regional food

  • Ribeira Quente

    Visit, Sightseeing

  • Timeline stop icon

    Vila Franca do Campo

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk

  • Arrive back at:

    Praça do Município 11

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Visit the villages Ribeira Caldeirões and Nordeste
  • See the beautiful Véu da Noiva waterfall and Furnas Lake
  • Explore the historic center of Povoação
  • Take in the breathtaking views at Ponta da Madrugada

Full description

Start the tour by leaving Ponta Delgada and traveling towards the north coast. Make the first stop at Ribeira dos Caldeirões in the municipality of Nordeste. See the beautiful waterfall, known as Véu da Noiva, and the surrounding watermills and gardens.

Pass through picturesque villages as you travel on towards the wonderful viewpoints of Ponta do Sossego and Ponta da Madrugada, on the eastern tip of the island. View the beautiful lighthouse from the top of the cliff. Stop for lunch which will be served in the village of Povoação, the oldest settlement on the island.

In the afternoon, relax near the sea or explore the historic center of Povoação. Return to Ponta Delgada along the south coast, passing by Furnas Lake and Vila Franca do Campo.

Includes

  • Lunch with drinks, dessert, and coffee

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 68 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Margaret – United KingdomFebruary 25, 2025 – Verified booking
We had an excellent day out and managed to see a lot of the island and also had a lovely lunch in a typical local restaurant. Many thanks to Rodriguez
M
Madalina – RomaniaJuly 19, 2024 – Verified booking
Joao (John) made the day. He was very funny, pleasant, knowledgeable, and helpful. The places we visited were breathtaking, we really enjoyed the trip, it was definitely worth it. Highly recommended!
D
Desiree – CanadaJune 4, 2024 – Verified booking
excellent guide and driver, beautiful landscapes and stops very poor lunch, compared to the delicious buffets offered on my other tours

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Activity provider:OnTravel DMC

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