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Lagoa do Fogo and Sete Cidades Private Full Day Tour

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7 to 8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Discover two of São Miguel’s most iconic volcanic landscapes on this private full-day tour combining Lagoa do Fogo and Sete Cidades, with visits to a traditional ceramic factory (closed on weekends and holly days) and a pineapple plantation.
Start your journey at the breathtaking Lagoa do Fogo, one of the Azores most beautiful volcanic lakes, surrounded by untouched nature and panoramic mountain views. Continue toward Sete Cidades, famous for its twin lakes inside a massive volcanic crater, where you will stop at spectacular viewpoints such as Vista do Rei.

Along the way, visit a traditional ceramic factory and also explore a pineapple plantation, where you can discover the unique greenhouse cultivation method used on the island and taste local pineapple products.

This private tour offers flexibility, comfort, and personalized attention, allowing you to explore São Miguel at your own pace while experiencing its nature, culture, and traditions.

What's Included

  • Need an infant chair or booster seat for your kid? We have it!
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Need to change the hour for starting the tour? Contact me!
  • Lunch The lunch will be provided to the customer at a restaurant of his choice, within the geographic area of the tour. Approximately 25 euros per person
  • Entry tickets Caldeira Velha Park, 3 euro each for visiting, 10 euro each for bathing (online book)
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Meeting and Pickup

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The pickup will take place in the clients accomodations, within a 15 km radius of Ponta Delgada.

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Plantação Ananases A Arruda

Learn the process of the pineapple of São Miguel, grown inside greenhouses using local techniques perfected through time for decades now.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro do Pico do Carvao

Going up the west coast crater, from this viewpoint you can see both shores of the island including 42 small volcanic craters responsible for creating the part of the island where they stand.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lagoa do Canario

Have a glimpse at Canário lake, in a protected landscape area in which a lot of the island's hiking trails are.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Vista do Rei Miradouro

From this viewpoint you can see the famous twin lakes inside this massive crater in the west coast of the island, as well as the small village of Sete Cidades. Simply breathtaking.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras

From this viewpoint, as we started driving inside of the actual crater, you get to see the same lakes and village but from a totally different perspective.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sete Cidades

Explore the small village center as well as the only church with a tower on its center in the island, São Nicolau church.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado

In this viewpoint we are as western as we can go in the island. Used as a whale watching spot initially, it faces the ocean and, from here, you can also see the village of Mosteiros, where people go to see the sunset.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cerâmica Vieira

Witness the process of producing our traditional pottery, in a factory that is run by the same family for five generations now (closed on weekends and holidays).
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro Da Lagoa Do Fogo

In this area you can the one of the active volcanos in the island. This lake sits very close to the top of the second highest point of the island and it's... Exquisite.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Centro de Interpretacao Ambiental Caldeira Velha

If you decide to, you can visit this Natural Park where people can explore the area and witness secondary vulcanic activity.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ribeira Grande

Visit the center of the only city in the north coast of São Miguel and explore it a bit. You can also visit a small shop where you can have samples of our local liquors (closed on weekends and holidays).
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Praia do Areal de Santa Barbara

Visit the beach that is the surf center of the island, with its dark sand and surf schools for children, as well as a bar a bathrooms.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lagoa do Fogo and Sete Cidades Private Full Day Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-01). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Need an infant chair or booster seat for your kid? We have it!
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Need to change the hour for starting the tour? Contact me!
  • Company has insurance as legally required
  • Pick up and drop off at your accomodations
  • Flexible itinerary and schedule
  • Experienced guide since 2015
  • LunchThe lunch will be provided to the customer at a restaurant of his choice, within the geographic area of the tour. Approximately 25 euros per person
  • Entry tickets Caldeira Velha Park, 3 euro each for visiting, 10 euro each for bathing (online book)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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