Top Experiences in Sete Cidades

We travel on many secondary roads to get to views that others miss out on. The experience of travelling the rim of the crater is like no other. Embark on this private customized tour to see what you want and at your own pace.

It happens quite often on Sao Miguel island to come across breathless views. It is relaxing and inspiring to sit on the edge of a volcano, watching at lakes located on this beautiful island in the middle of the ocean, and wondering how nature was able to create such a miracle.

This tour covers the main highlights of the west half to São Miguel island, including Sete Cidades, Fogo lake, Caldeira Velha, Ribeira Grande, and the pineapple greenhouses.

If you are staying in Ponta Delgada city our guide will pick you up at your accommodation between 9:00 – 9:20. If staying outside of Ponta Delgada city, please come meet our guide at the tourism office in Ponta Delgada downtown or contact us to request a pick-up.

Explore São Miguel Island in this 2 days package excursions to Furnas, Nordeste, Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo. Relax in hot springs heated by volcanoes and explore all the volcanological activities of the island as well as all its eruptive history over 100,000 years old.

PRIVATE TOUR - Explore the lakes and craters of Sete Cidades on a 3-hour tour of the island of São Miguel in the Azores. Traveling by 4WD vehicle, see the lakes of Empadadas and Canário, and admire the dramatic landscape of the volcano’s caldera from scenic viewpoints.

Those who go to Sete Cidades and see such breathtaking nature hardly forget this landscape surrounded by immense greenery with mountains in front and in the back and looking at the bottom witness two magnificent lagoons in blue and green.
The Lagoa do Fogo Volcano is located in the center of the island of São Miguel, which makes the tour more diverse. In this jeep tour, you will pass through areas that are not accessible to conventional cars, as it passes through several dirt paths and thus you will be able to see our geothermal and water resources up close in this area of ​​the island.

Venturing towards the western side of the island, we'll treat our eyes to the most captivating and picturesque views that will take your breath away. Be amazed by the stunning display of the typical Azorean flora, where the Hydrangeas adorn the pathways of São Miguel Island. Our tour is not just limited to scenic views, as we'll take you to one of Portugal's 7 wonders, the majestic Sete Cidades. The journey continues with a stopover at various viewpoints, from the lofty Pico do Carvão to the awe-inspiring Escavaldo viewpoint.

Let us guide you through the best-kept secrets of the Azores. In the company of our local guide, we guarantee a relaxed and homely atmosphere that will excite all your senses. Indulge in the local culture, be one with nature, and marvel at the incredible landscapes that surround you, whether inside the sleeping volcanoes.
This is a shared tour with a maximum comfortable capacity of 8 guests

Join us now and create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime!

PRIVATE TOUR - See the most spectacular sites in the Azores on a full-day shore excursion. Combine visits to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo and experience volcanic craters, magnificent lakes, and stunning views all of that with some tasty Azorean specialties at lunch.

Explore Sete Cidades and its surroundings with a friendly experienced local guide on a tailored private jeep tour.

When you are away from home you want to feel comfortable while doing a tour, that's why our top priority in our tours is your safety and comfort.

We will explore more than you can imagine, where are we going, there are no secret roads for us.

All our experiences are made with a lot of safety and fun while visiting unique places inaccessible to most people.

We will tell you stories about the places we're going to, but not the boring ones, only the interesting and funny ones :)

We are real locals, and you definitely will see the island in a different way after our tour, we will show you the azorean way of life!

Yes, we love to take pictures and videos, but don't blame us if your friends get jealous :)

Remember we will be in nature during the experience, so dress and wear footwear accordingly to it.

If you have any questions, please, contact us.

PRIVATE TOUR - On this combined jeep tour+walking tour you will discover one of the most beautiful places in the world and also consider to be one of the seven wonder´s of Portugal: Sete Cidades Lakes. Going down the volcano crater explore the most famous dirt trail of island - the Cumeeiras trail - full of panoramic views with lush greenery.

See the sights of Azores on your stop in Ponta Delgada on this rugged tour of the natural outdoors. Choose between shore excursion to Sete Cidades, half-day tour to Furnas and half-day tour to Lagoa do Fogo. Once you are picked at the pier, get ready for a half-day of exploring. You can choose from three tour options, each with its own destination: Sete Cidades, Furnas or Lagoa do Fogo.

A unique and fun way to explore and enjoy the western part of the island of São Miguel where the Sete Cidades volcano is located, one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal. Discover the charms of nature and the diversity of the landscape on this electric bike tour that will take you where other vehicles can’t reach.

Cycle alongside the emblematic lakes, Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde, visit the viewpoints of Lagoa de Santiago, Lagoa Rasa, Vista do Rei, and enjoy a thrilling ride along Cumeeira Pequena. Breathe in the fresh air of this wonderful place as you pass through dirt roads, trails, and parks with flora and fauna, and get to know some of the typical geology of this region. Visit this picturesque village and witness its local culture and traditions!

Discover the island's best-kept secrets and iconic landmarks, all tailored to your preferences and interests.

Our local Storytellers will lead you to breathtaking viewpoints, majestic volcanoes, and serene lakes, immersing you in the island's natural wonders.

Forget crowded tours - this intimate journey is exclusively yours, ensuring personal attention and unhurried exploration. Capture picture-perfect memories at your pace and create cherished moments that last a lifetime.

With our commitment to sustainability, rest assured that our tour treads lightly, respecting São Miguel's pristine environment. Make a positive impact while experiencing the island's true essence.

Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity - secure your reservation now for a private tour experience like no other. Unravel the magic of São Miguel with us and embark on an unforgettable journey that will leave you longing to return.

Book today and make your dream island adventure a reality!

Join this full day tour visiting the Sete Cidades volcanic crater with its beautiful blue and green lake and others amazing view points and other small lakes around.
Stop for lunch (lunch, drinks, deserts included).
In the afternoon visit the top of Lagoa do Fogo mountain and volcanic crater with an amazing view above the lake, and the north and south shores of the island.
Visit the beautiful Santa Barbara beach at Ribeira Grande City.

See the sights of Azores on your stop in Ponta Delgada on this off-road tour of the natural outdoors. Once you are picked at the pier, get ready for a half-day of exploring. You can choose from three tour options, each with its own destination: Sete Cidades or Lagoa do Fogo or even other options can be considered in the time frame available.

Experience and enjoy the biggest lakes of the island in one full day, in a 4×4 adventure. After exploring several lakes around the area with an all-terrain ride travel, along the craters of Sete Cidades and margin head on to the exuberant nature in Lagoa do Fogo.

This tour runs through two major points of São Miguel's Island. You will get to visit one of the most famous postcards in the world- Fogo Lake and Sete Cidades. 
Visit the pineaple plantation, Vista do Rei, the lakes of Sete Cidades, Ribeira Grande as also Pico da Barrosa (view over the all island, 2 sides), lake of Fogo, etc...

Note: when we have more then 8 people booked we take a bigger van until 21 seats

The volcano crater provides stunning views over the valley of Setes Cidades. The amazing view over the two lakes provides moments of great adrenaline and emotions.

- All customers wishing to drive the vehicles need to present their driving licence valid in portugal;
- Before every tour, a liability statement is signed by all
drivers.
-It is required a safety deposit of 500.00 euros per vehicle in credit card (we will cancel the deposit until 72hours after). Vehicles have a third part insurance, the client is responsible for all damages.

Once you are picked up at your hotel, get ready for a half-day of exploring. Cruise along the forested floor of a massive volcanic crater as you explore Sete Cidades with an experienced local guide. In a rugged 4×4 vehicle, ride between sparkling lakes and bounce down dirt roads that lead to sweeping viewpoints of this stunning and dramatic landscape.

Discover the beautiful Azorean Island of Sao Miguel. Spend a memorable getaway exploring breathtaking volcanic craters, luxuriant valleys, mineral hot springs, and incredible panoramic coastal views.

Don’t miss a visit of the Sete Cidades, a place filled with legends and myths, with two twin lakes, the Green and the Blue, united for ever by a bridge.

Combine exclusivity to customization and maximum attention from a local tour guide In São Miguel island, Azores.

Personalize your itinerary and know everything about the local culture, history, flora and vulcanology. Groups are up to 6 passengers, ensuring superior confort and personal attention from your tour guide.

This tour will alow you to explore the best locations of the island, including lakes sceneries within volcano craters, shore views and even sceneries from the highest island's grounds including one of the 7 natural wonders of Portugal and an active but dormant volcano of Lagoa do Fogo. 

Explore the charms and corners of São Miguel with this two-day package designed for you and your comfort, so you don't miss anything in this little paradise. Include two delicious lunches in your tour or take advantage of the lunch break and explore the place for yourself.

In your guided tour, we include a visit to the Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park in the Northeast, an entrance ticket to Parque das Caldeiras (cooked cooking area) and a visit to the tea and pineapple plantation.
For 2 days, you will discover the best landscapes and attractions of Sete Cidades, Fogo lagoon, Furnas volcano and Nordeste.

Our guides will answer all your questions with a welcoming smile, our flexibility in schedule or itinerary will allow you to relax and make the most of your holiday.

We will start the day by picking you up in Ponta Delgada at 9am and take you to the rim of Sete Cidades’ caldera. We will pass by many viewpoints, where you can enjoy the green and blue lakes. We will leave this magical place to go to another, not less beautiful location after lunch: Fogo Lake.
Later on, we will have lunch in a local restaurant in Ponta Delgada. In the afternoon, we will take you to the amazing nature reserve of Lagoa do Fogo to enjoy amazing landscapes. It is one of the most popular places around the island and you will understand why when you are there. From the top of the volcano, incredible views over São Miguel await with both North and South coast visible.
The adventure doesn’t stop here! We will drive to Caldeira Velha, a warm iron-rich waterfall where it is possible to take a dip thanks to the volcanic activity warming the water up to 26°C (79°F).

Note: the order of the locations we will visit is weather dependent.

The volcano crater provides stunning views over the valley of Setes Cidades. The amazing view over the two lakes provides moments of great adrenaline and emotions.
Do it on different accesses and unique views (off road trails).

Visit one on the seven wonders of Portugal!  We travel the rim of the crater on a small dirt track see views that others miss out on.

We make various stops along the way including the famous Vista do Rei (the kings view).  This 3 1/2 hour tour is our best seller and cannot be missed. The breathtaking views will make you want more.  We also make a small stop inside the crater for coffee, drinks, washrooms etc....

Around each corner is a new adventure.

Join your local guide in love with the island, to tell you the story of Lagoa das Sete Cidades and Lagoa De Fogo.
We will always do our best to be able to have an unforgettable experience.

São Miguel is the largest island in the archipelago, 62.1 km long and 15.8 km wide. As one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal, the Green and Blue Lagoons are the ex-libris of our island, which according to legend, were formed from the tears of a shepherd and a princess who shared a forbidden love.
This tour takes you around the crater of the volcano of Sete Cidades, with breathtaking views of the lagoons and sea. Experience an off-road adventure that will offer thrilling and adrenaline filled moments.

Tour in a comfortable air conditioned Mercedes mini van that can carry upto 8 passengers. Your local guide will give you a brief history at all the stops. Our guides take great pleasure in showing you our beautiful island. They will share there stories and legends through out the day.

Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo – “The Power of Nature”
Guaranteed to be a perfect opportunity to discover how Seven Cities crater volcano lake, won the 7 Wonders of Portugal, as well as the power of nature generated by the Lagoa do Fogo volcano, +/- 40% energy to the island of São Miguel.

The destiny is the Sete Cidades Volcano, a geologic complex responsible for the stunning beauty of the landscape that majestically waits for us, fruit of immeasurable force of nature. With stops at dazzling locations that raise the spirit gathering happiness, we will take you through the ridge on the top of the crater to the inside of the caldera, uncovering secrets and legends that Sete Cidades encloses.

Private jeep tour to the twin lakes and the crater of Sete Cidades. Visit places where others cannot go. Travel off road around the rim of the crater to visit one of the 7 natural wonders of Portugal. Customize your tour the way you want. We will visit the most important sites on the western end of the crater. We stop in the village to visit the Sao Nicolau church, go for a walk or just a simple coffee. This crater is a "must see" and should not be missed. In the afternoon we explore the central crater of Lagoa do Fogo. If you have any special requests our guide would be happy to hear about them.

Tour around the caldeira of the most beautiful lakes of Sete Cidades - Blue and Green.
Experience the top of the outside of the volcanic crater of the most know "twin lakes"! Here you will have a chance to see different perspectives of the lakes and the coastline and a massive variety of different tones of green.
Sete Cidades is definitely the place you will fall in love with, due to its outstanding natural beauty and make sure to put it at the top your list!
Distance: 12 Km
Difficulty: Easy/Medium

This trip to Sete Cidades will take you to the most attractive side of the island. Find the hidden secrets Sete Cidades has to offer on our jeep tour, and get the best places to admire its crater lakes and phenomenal landscapes. Have a break at Sete Cidades town.

This tour starts by visiting the pineapple plantations 'Augusto Arrudo', near Ponta Delgada city, where you will see how the pineapple is produced inside of greenhouses.

After the pineapple plantations, you will see the south coast of the island until we arrive to one of the most important viewpoints of this tour - Escalvado Viewpoint - where you will see the most recent eruption that São Miguel island had.

After this, you will go to the Sete Cidades volcano and stop in the village itself inside of the crater, where you will see interesting spots. Then, you will go to one of the most iconic viewpoints of the island - Vista do Rei (king's view) - where you will see the striking two-colored lagoon (the blue and green parts)

Head off-road and see the best of the Portuguese countryside on this full-day 4x4 tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada. Zoom along rugged off-road tracks by 4x4 vehicle with a guide, and admire fine views over the Lagoa das Empadadas and the Lagoa de Santiago (two local lakes). Explore the charming coastal village of Mosteiros, where traditional fishing boats line the harbour walls. Along the way, discover natural attractions including the colorful lakes of Azul and Verde, and the basalt beaches of the Portuguese coastline.

Go where the traditional tourist circuits will not, allowing a different view of these two volcanic complex classified as protected landscape.

At the center of the island 947m above the sea level rises Pico da Barrosa, where throughout the route we can observe the diversity of the local fauna and flora. An enormous crater hides the glamorous Lagoa do Fogo at the top of the Fogo Volcano at 575m above sea level. The beauty of the scenery sharpens ours senses with the luxurious vegetation – some endemic.

Toward to the west side of the island with stops at dazzling locations that raise the spirit gathering happiness, go to the inside of the caldera of Sete Cidades Volcano, uncovering secrets and legends that Sete Cidades encloses.

Spectacular landscapes that reveals the magnificence of what nature presents us, on a journey that will last in your memory.

We start our special tour for cruisers with a visit to a pineapple plantation and then the drive to the top of the volcano, where you'll enjoy one of the best-known landscapes in the Azores. Along the way, our 100% local guide will share information about the geology and history of the volcano.

When you reach the top, you'll have time to explore the area, admire the landscape and take unforgettable photos. We will then descend into the interior of the volcano surrounded by picturesque scenery.

This tour is ideal for those looking for an outdoor adventure and a unique opportunity to explore the wild nature of the island of São Miguel.

Book now and get ready to discover the Sete Cidades Volcano!

Aboard our comfortable and luxurious 4x4 Ford Raptor truck, we will take you to the highest points of the mountains that surround the Crater of Sete Cidades with maximum comfort and safety.
There, you will have breathtaking views over the lagoons and dormant volcanoes (if the weather is good).
Our guides will always be happy to answer your questions about the island and show you the most fantastic places, some of them, only accessible with all-terrain vehicles.

 

This full-day tour with lunch included is the best way to discover the natural beauty of the western part of São Miguel.

Full of stunning scenery, vibrant colors and feelings of tranquility, this itinerary takes you to the main tourist attractions of the Sete Cidades volcano and Lagoa do Fogo.

Discover the region's typical cuisine with a buffet lunch, drinks and coffee included. Visit one of the pineapple plantations and learn the story behind the commercial exploitation of this very popular fruit in the Azores.

From dormant volcanoes to mythical lagoons, you will feel like you are part of an adventure film, where our 100% local guide will have personal attention for you, telling you facts and stories about the island's life and culture.

In a 4 x4 vehicle the destiny is the Sete Cidades Volcano, a geologic complex responsible for the stunning beauty of the landscape that majestically waits for us, fruit of immeasurable force of nature. With stops at dazzling locations that raise the spirit gathering happiness, we will take you through the north ridge on the top of the crater to the inside of the caldera, uncovering secrets and legends that Sete Cidades encloses.