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.
Anda_I
19 Jul 2025
It was a great experience, with a lot of incredibile places and a perfect guide. Espectaculares vistas. And Omri (I hope I remembered well cause I am not good with names) told us lot of things and has done a great job! Asi que: mulțumesc!
Sara_S
19 Jul 2025
Really great with pick up close to my hostel and such a friendly guide: Joao. We learned so much during the day. I loved the stories about the islands history and legends about the volcanic lakes. Really great tour that shows you all you want to see and more!
Richard_W
19 Jul 2025
Sao Miguel is just a gorgeous place. We are well-seasoned travelers and were very tempted to drive ourselves, but my wife persuaded me that I should be able to enjoy the views without the hassle of driving in unfamiliar territory. I do not often admit to someone's better idea, but she was absolutely correct. After being picked up right on time, we joined a group of eight for a delightful tour of the western part of the island. Our driver/guide, Hugo, was absolutely fantastic. Not only did he share a wealth of knowledge about the island and its history, but he shared the personal history of himself and his family and the historical struggles of life on an isolated and, until fairly recently, fairly undeveloped corner of the world. The scenery was fantastic and, instead of having to park and walk a significant distance, or pay to take a shuttle to a site, local guides can drive directly to the location. This turned out to be a huge benefit. Knowing the temperament of the weather gods, Hugo rearranged the schedule timing to gain a break in the clouds on the volcano to be able to see the beautiful Fire Lake. Literally, five minutes one way or another and we would have missed this magnificent view. The buffet lunch with a full complement of juice, soft drinks, wine, beer, liqueurs, and deserts was just amazing. It was a great chance to try many different outstanding local dishes. However, for my wife and me, what really made the trip special was Hugo's passion for his island (and all of the Azore islands) and his concern for the preservation of their beauty and ecology. Blessed with gorgeous weather, it turned out to be a special and beautiful day in all respects. Thank you Hugo!
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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