Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Spend a day exploring hidden gems of São Miguel Island, away from the big crowds! The island of São Miguel is beautiful everywhere and has a lot to see besides the super famous attractions.
Tour in comfort by minivan in a small group led by an expert guide. Drive through the quiet roads of the inner island surrounded by forests and green pastures. See the native vegetation of the Azores in well-preserved areas and learn about their uses in the early history of the islands.
From ample views from mountain tops, to waterfalls, cliffs, a small lake, this tour goes to many amazing places that are not part of the main tourist itineraries.
This tour is accessible to everyone and doesn’t require difficult walks.
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Lunch included with drinks, dessert and espresso
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Please be ready for pick-up at 9:00AM. Please allow up to 20 minutes to conclude all the pick-ups in Ponta Delgada.
Pick-ups in Ribeira Grande not before 9:30AM.
Traveler pickup
Nordela Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Ponta Delgada Cruise Terminal
Salto do Cabrito, Ribeira Grande, Portugal Go for a walk along a water stream and reach a secluded and picturesque dam in the middle of the island's wild vegetation 35 minutes
Valley of Lombadas, Ribeira Grande, Portugal Learn about the native vegetation of the Azores and their uses in early the history of the islands occupation.
View of a beautiful valley that cuts through a mountain side all the way to the ocean. 20 minutes
Fenais da Ajuda, Fenais da Ajuda, Portugal Amazing coastal view with some interesting cves and rock formations on the cliffs 30 minutes
Miradouro do Salto do Cavalo, Povoacao, Portugal Fabulous view from high over Furnas Valley and the region of Povoação 20 minutes
Castelo Branco, Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal Amazing view of the south coast of São Miguel Island from a small fortification up in the mountains 20 minutes
Caloura, Caloura, Portugal Walk to a small chapel at the top of a hill and enjoy fantastic 360' views of mountains and the coastline near Caloura 30 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
kraftykass
13 Feb 2020
I absolutely adored this tour! There really is no words to express some of the amazing things you'll see while taking this tour. I would 100% recommend this tour to all of my friends and family, even to random strangers, just to see a different side of the island that others won't find! This was one of my absolute favourites and our guide Joao was absolutely fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. One day I'll come back in the summer just to see the sights again in another season!
vanessabM3584NF
12 Feb 2020
The hidden gems tour was absolutely amazing due to a combination of it's almost unknown, secret locations and stopping at points of interest which even some locals are less familiar with. However the real bonus which probably is a rarity, was that l was the only guest/ traveller and therefore l was personally chaperoned by the most captivating Joào for my second time. He really is a gem of the team at Pure Azores and is a first class guide, although not in the usual sense as he can personalise little details that are appropriate to all in a group, but will expand 1:1 on personal requests, questions about every topic connected with the island and more. I am sure all the team are brilliant, but l would recommend this truly
remarkable man to be my guide every time.
Anyway, less on team- what to expect on this tour.
You will be driven through quiet roads, up and down to different locations, whilst able to admire the green pastures/native vegetation, animals, local farmers at work on the land or transporting their resources to other areas on the island. However, the views from the mountain tops to waterfalls, cliffs, lakes and the sea/ coast are phenomenal to experience. Not forgetting the short tranquil walks-an old fortification, valleys, cliff edges, agricultural heritage areas and learn about the islands past and present in an Azorean experts hands.
ant_ni0j0aquima
10 Feb 2020
Fora dos circuitos muito visitados adoramos este passeio e descobrimos as joias escondidas da ilha de S Miguel. O nosso guia, Filipe, foi muito simpático sempre com um sorriso nos lábios e disponível para responder a todas as nossas questões, obrigado Filipe, havemos de voltar.
This tour in
Ponta Delgada
is organized by
Pure Azores
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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