São Miguel West: Van Tour with Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo
Overview
Explore western São Miguel on a full-day tour through volcanic craters, lakes and Atlantic coastal scenery.
Begin at Pico do Carvão and Lagoa do Canário, with an optional walk to Boca do Inferno for sweeping views over the Sete Cidades caldera. Continue to Vista do Rei and descend into Sete Cidades village, surrounded by green slopes and the famous twin lakes.
After a lunch break, discover the rugged west coast at Escalvado and Mosteiros, known for its offshore rock formations and natural pools. Follow the north coast past Pedras Negras before heading into the mountains to admire Lagoa do Fogo, weather and visibility permitting.
Travel with a local guide in a 100% electric van, with a maximum of 8 guests per vehicle. Available as a shared or private tour.
Lunch is not included. An optional restaurant lunch can be requested in advance and paid on the day.
What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation in a modern 100% electric van
- Local Tour Guide
- Lunch Lunch is not included. An optional traditional Azorean lunch is available for €20 per person, upon advance request, payable on the day of the tour.
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-up is available at selected locations across São Miguel, including Ponta Delgada, Lagoa, Ribeira Grande and surrounding areas.For small-group tours, pick-ups in Ponta Delgada take place between 9:00 and 9:20 AM. Pick-up times at other locations are confirmed individually. Private tours normally start at 9:00 AM.In central Ponta Delgada, a nearby meeting point may be assigned due to narrow streets and traffic restrictions.Due to tour routes and the operating range of our electric vehicles, drop-off at your accommodation may not always be possible. An alternative drop-off or additional transfer may need to be arranged.If staying outside Ponta Delgada, please contact us before booking to confirm pick-up and drop-off arrangements and any potential additional costs.We will contact you after booking to confirm your exact pick-up location and time. Please follow the instructions provided by our team.
What To Expect
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Pico do Carvão
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lagoa do Canario
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Miradouro da Boca do Inferno
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Vista do Rei Miradouro
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Caldeira das Sete Cidades
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piscinas Naturais
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Viewpoint of Black Stones
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ribeira Grande (pass by)
Ponta da Cintrao
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lagoa do Fogo
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour includes a moderate walk of approximately 20 minutes each way to reach the Boca do Inferno viewpoint. It may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 56 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- This tour 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.
- Pick-up and drop-off.
- Transportation in a modern 100% electric van.
- Local Tour Guide.
- Lunch. Lunch is not included. An optional traditional Azorean lunch is available for €20 per person, upon advance request, payable on the day of the tour.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 11. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the São Miguel West: Van Tour with Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour includes a moderate walk of approximately 20 minutes each way to reach the Boca do Inferno viewpoint. It may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for São Miguel West: Van Tour with Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation in a modern 100% electric van
- Local Tour Guide
- LunchLunch is not included. An optional traditional Azorean lunch is available for €20 per person, upon advance request, payable on the day of the tour.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour includes a moderate walk of approximately 20 minutes each way to reach the Boca do Inferno viewpoint. It may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 56 travelers
