São Miguel West: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch

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São Miguel West: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch
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Top rated
4.8968883 out of 5 stars
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4.8968883 out of 5 stars
1639 reviews

Explore the highlights of the western half of São Miguel Island, including Sete Cidades, Fogo Lake, Salto do Cabrito Waterfall, Ribeira Grande, Mosteiros, and more.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Portuguese
Pickup included
Pick-up and drop-off included from Ponta Delgada and Lagoa towns. If staying at the city center, you may be directed to a nearby meeting point, within less than 5 minutes walking distance. Please wait at the hotel lobby / front door and allow up to 20 minutes to complete all pick-ups.
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Tracy – United States

Joao was an exceptional guide. He made sure we saw the best of everything - reacting to the weather and always getting to the sites at a perfect time and before crowds. He was informative, humorous and accommodating to everyone in the trip. We all had fun even though we didn’t all know each other at first and thanks to Joao’s excellent atmosphere, I felt like we were all friends by the end of the tour. Lunch also was delicious, at a beautiful Location where we got to try authentic Azores food and drinks. Joao was like a very kind host! We could not have had a better introduction to Sao Miguel.

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Agnes – United States

Manuel was the best tour guide ever!!! He went above and beyond to make our tour in Azores pleasant and memorable. He took us to beautiful places and his passion and love for the island was contagious, I highly recommend Manuel, you won’t be disappointed!

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Highlights

  • Be amazed by the incredible scenery of western São Miguel Island
  • Visit the famous crater lakes of Sete Cidades and Lagoa de Fogo
  • Learn about the history and geology of the Azores from an expert guide
  • Discover stunning cliffs, a waterfall, lava rock formations
  • Tour in comfort in an AC equipped 9-seater van

Full description

The western half of São Miguel island boosts an incredible variety of amazing and varied scenic highlights. This tour offers you the chance to discover the very best of São Miguel on a dazzling 8-hour journey of pure natural beauty! Tour by van in comfort, as part of a small-group, with lots of personal interaction from our top-notch guides. Lunch is included!

Start with a visit to Ribeira Grande, one of the most picturesque towns of the Azores and a great example of Azorean architecture. Then discover an amazingly beautiful set of little-known cliffs on the North coast.

Move into more interior areas of the island, to reach the gorgeous waterfall of Salto do Cabrito. Drive up to the Fogo Volcano, which contains the most pristine and magical of the crater lakes of São Miguel. The views from the mountain top are breathtaking, allowing you to see a large portion of the island.

After a tasty meal to restore your energy levels, head to Sete Cidades, to find out why this is considered by the postcard of the Azores.  

End the day in Mosteiros, on the western end of the island, and discover enchanting small islets and natural pools formed in the black lava rocks.

Includes

  • Lunch (food, drink, dessert, and coffee)
  • Pickup from selected locations in Ponta Delgada, Lagoa, and Ribeira Grande
  • Drop-off in Ponta Delgada and Lagoa
  • Water bottles - To minimize environmental impact, we do not provide water bottles on this tour. We encourage you to bring your own reusable bottle

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Smoking in the vehicle

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 1639 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Tracy – United StatesJune 14, 2025 – Verified booking
Joao was an exceptional guide. He made sure we saw the best of everything - reacting to the weather and always getting to the sites at a perfect time and before crowds. He was informative, humorous and accommodating to everyone in the trip. We all had fun even though we didn’t all know each other at first and thanks to Joao’s excellent atmosphere, I felt like we were all friends by the end of the tour. Lunch also was delicious, at a beautiful Location where we got to try authentic Azores food and drinks. Joao was like a very kind host! We could not have had a better introduction to Sao Miguel.
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Agnes – United StatesJune 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Manuel was the best tour guide ever!!! He went above and beyond to make our tour in Azores pleasant and memorable. He took us to beautiful places and his passion and love for the island was contagious, I highly recommend Manuel, you won’t be disappointed!
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John – CanadaJune 9, 2025 – Verified booking
We had an amazing time with Gonçalo as our guide. He was super friendly and funny. He had tons of knowledge to share with us and answered all our questions. I will definitely recommend Pure Azores to all my friends and family. Thanks!

Product ID: 64862

Activity provider:Pure Azores

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