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Side by Side Tour - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)

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Ponta Delgada, Portugal
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On average, this is booked 13 (3) days in advance.

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This activity is ideal for families or couples looking for adventure and fun.
This tour will take you to the highest points that surround Sete Cidades Volcano.
The itinerary is On and Offroad and If the weather is good, you can count on awesome views to the lakes and the ocean.
Our team of expert guides will ensure your safety and provide brief explanations at each stop.
Driver`s license is mandatory for drivers and remember that this is a tour to enjoy the landscapes, not a rally competition.
You can have a two seater buggy or a 4 seater, depending on the number of people on your reservation.

Itinerary:
* Fenais da Luz ( North cost)
* Pico da Cruz (845 meters altitude) View to Lagoa de Santiago, lagoa Rasa and Sete Cidades lagoon.
* Vista da Rainha/Miradouro das Cumeeiras ( View point for Sete Cidades, Green and Blue Lagoon)
* Cerrado das Freiras
* Passing by Capelas village
* Fenais da Luz

What's Included

  • UTV
  • Insurance
  • Helmets
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

R. Nossa Sra. das Candeias 1D
9545-242 Ponta Delgada, Portugal

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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Fenais da Luz

This parish located on the north coast of São Miguel island is where we start and end the tour. After starting our tour on paved roads, we will ride along the seafront of and explore dirt roads in this area.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pico da Cruz

This is a mountain with an altitude of 845 meters. The breathtaking view is very similar to “Miradouro da Boca do Inferno” but from a higher perspective (accessible with the quads) and even more magnificent due to its altitude. From here you can see Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa de Santiago, Lagoa Verde, Lagoa Azul and a view to the whole crater of Sete Cidades dormant volcano. If weather is good, this one of the high lights of the tour, where we can see almost the whole island from the top.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Vista do Rei Miradouro

Located at an altitude of 540 meters, this viewpoint offers a unique and panoramic view over Sete Cidades crater. Depending on weather and dirt roads conditions we can get to see the same view from a diferent perspective “Miradouro das Cumeeiras”, where we can have an amazing view to the green and blue lake but from the opposite side of the Crater.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras

Here you can expect to make some dirt paths that surround the Blue Lagoon in Sete Cidades with incredible views over the lakes.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sao Vicente Ferreira

Passing on a dirt road aroundThis is a parish located on the north coast of the island of São Miguel. This is one of the transit villages that we pass on the way back to the meeting point. Here we will pass by Poços (bathing area) and the place of the old whale’s factory, disabled since 1970 where only the factory chimney remains. Here we will also make a dirt path that connects this parish to Fenais da Luz. Lagoa Azul.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fenais da Luz

Here we get back to where we started, exploring some seafront dirt roads.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Driving License(+18) is required for drivers
  • We recommend bringing warm coats and raincoats
  • You can have a two seater buggy or a 4 seater, depending on the number of people on your reservation

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Side by Side Tour – Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)?

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).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. 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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  • UTV
  • Insurance
  • Helmets
  • Guide
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Gloves and rain coats

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Driving License(+18) is required for drivers
  • We recommend bringing warm coats and raincoats
  • You can have a two seater buggy or a 4 seater, depending on the number of people on your reservation
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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