Lagoa do Fogo: Private Scenic Walking Tour
Overview
This trail begins on a dirt road that leads you through a forest rich in Eucalyptus, Australian Cheesewood, Acacias, and Yellow Ginger Lilies. Along the way, you'll also encounter several species of Typha, a plant native to New Zealand.
As you continue, you'll explore the Lagoa do Fogo water trails (levadas), where you'll discover endemic Azorean plants such as Uva da Serra (Vaccinium cylindraceum), Urze (Erica azorica), Folhado (Viburnum tinus), and Linguee. Along the ascent, there are several viewpoints offering stunning vistas of the south coast of São Miguel Island and the islet of Vila Franca do Campo. Finally, the trail leads you to the breathtaking Lagoa do Fogo, the island’s largest lake, nestled in the heart of a volcanic crater.
Please note that the tour may be amended by the guide based on weather conditions or other factors.
Distance: 12 km
Difficulty: Easy/Medium
What's Included
- Hotel and port pickup and drop-off service for guests staying in Ponta Delgada city
- Local Guide
- Snacks
- All entrance fees
Meeting Location
Av. João Bosco Mota Amaral n.º1
767, 9500-767 Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Miradouro do Pisao
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Lagoa do Fogo
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Praia Grande De Agua D'alto
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-13400P9
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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).
- Hotel and port pickup and drop-off service for guests staying in Ponta Delgada city.
- Local Guide.
- Snacks.
- All entrance fees.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Lagoa do Fogo: Private Scenic Walking Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lagoa do Fogo: Private Scenic Walking Tour 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
- Hotel and port pickup and drop-off service for guests staying in Ponta Delgada city
- Local Guide
- Snacks
- All entrance fees
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
