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
Explore the West half of São Miguel island, including Sete Cidades, Fogo Lake, Salto do Cabrito Waterfall, Mosteiros, Ribeira Grande and a lot more!
Enjoy breathtaking views over the unforgettable Sete Cidades and Fogo crater lakes. See beautiful coastal views of the cliffs and beaches of the island's northwestern coast. Immerse in the lush vegetation in the center of the island to discover a gorgeous waterfall.
• Personalised attention only possible in a small group (8 people per van).
• Expert guide to answer all your questions throughout the day.
• Book together with São Miguel East tour, to guarantee seeing the absolute best of São Miguel in just 2 days!
Hotel drop-off (only in Ponta Delgada)
Hotel pick-up (only from Ponta Delgada, Lagoa or Ribeira Grande towns)
Lunch, with food, drink, dessert, and coffee
Expert driver/guide
Any service not mentioned as being included
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.
We do not provide drop-off service in Ribeira Grande or Lagoa for this tour.
Traveler pickup
Ponta Delgada Cruise Terminal
Nordela Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Ribeira Grande, Ribeira Grande, Portugal Visit the center of Ribeira Grande, the second main town of the island and one of the most picturesque and beautiful towns in the Azores! 30 minutes
Ponta da Cintrao, Ribeira Grande, Portugal Breathtaking coastal view, with the most beautiful cliffs of São Miguel Island 20 minutes
Salto do Cabrito, Ribeira Grande, Portugal Discover one of the highest and most beautiful waterfalls of São Miguel island, surrounded by wild lush vegetation 20 minutes
Lagoa do Fogo, Portugal The most untouched and well preserved of the large lakes of São Miguel Island 20 minutes
Miradouro da Barrosa, Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal Enjoy ample panoramic views of the island's outline from one of the São Miguel's highest peaks 15 minutes
Vista do Rei Miradouro, Sete Cidades, Portugal The eternal postcard view of the Sete Cidades twin lakes. 25 minutes
Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras, Sete Cidades, Portugal This lookout is not as photographed as the King's view, but offers another amazing and perspective over Sete Cidades lakes from a completely different angle 15 minutes
Lagoa Azul, Portugal The blue side of Sete Cidades twin lakes. The town of Sete Cidades is set on shore of the blue lake. 20 minutes
Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado, Varzea, Portugal Amazing coastal lookout over the town and islets of Mosteiros, on the westernmost part of São Miguel island, 20 minutes
Piscinas Naturais, Mosteiros, Portugal Check these interesting ancient lave flows along the west coast, where natural pools have now formed, used by the locals for a refreshing swin in the summer 20 minutes
Ilheus dos Mosteiros, Ponta Delgada, Portugal Observe the charming islets of Mosteiros from the nearest possible point from land 15 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Instant confirmation at time of booking
Pick-up information required upon booking
Hotel pick-up is provided in Ponta Delgada city, please inquire about any other pickup locations for an additional fee
Pickup in Ponta Delgada city takes place between 9:00am and 9:20am
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.
nataleua
19 Feb 2025
It was a great tour, even with the rainy weather. No worries, it rains for a few minutes and then clears up. We had enough time at every location. The only place we had bad luck with was Lago do Fuego because it started pouring and we were not able to see anything. The highlight was Sete Cidades. Our guide/driver was great, very entertaining, funny, with a great sense of humor.
V9983VWjanek
19 Feb 2025
The west end of the island is full of stunning natural features—volcanic lakes, waterfalls, rugged cliffs and coastline—and charming villages. This tour covers them informatively and at a good pace. The lunch was sub-par (although the drinks were copious ), but that didn’t really detract from a wonderful day. Our guide was excellent.
commander36
17 Feb 2025
Our day with Joao was 11 out of 10! This tour was a short notice decision. The previous day had been raining heavily and we had a tour cancelled as well as very foggy days in the previous week. We had been on the Hidden Gems tour with Pure Azores and Helena said to take this one if we wanted to explore more. Thank goodness we did. And thank goodness that Joao was an experienced guide who uses his knowledge of the area and weather conditions to guide his itinerary. On our previous visit to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo we encountered a lot of fog and so did not have a great visit. Joao made sure that by going there first thing, we would miss the morning fog....and we did. We got wonderful pictures and memories of the island that we had missed before. This tour also included a great buffet in Lagoa which included regional dishes as well as a salad bar. Of course there was complimentary wine and a shot of local liquor at the end. Our day ended at the far west end of the island where I could imagine relaxing in the lava pools on a sunny day! I could go on but...........you have to go there!
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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