8-Hour São Miguel Scenic Tour with Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo

8 Hours Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Embark on an 8-hour tour of São Miguel Island in the Azores, taking in the crater lake views of Lagoa do Fogo, the historic charm of Ribeira Grande, dramatic co...

Duration: 8 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Azores Islands, São Miguel Island · Languages: English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Know before you go: If travellers want to go spearfishing on accessible reefs from land, please message me to discuss further.; If travellers want to go spearfishing in the blue open-water ocean, feel free to message me to discuss further.; Due to weather conditions, the duration of the activity may take a bit longer.

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What's Included

All spearfishing gear
Guiding services
Private transportation
Admission tickets
Spearfishing license
Parking fees
Pick-up and drop-off

Not Included

Food and snacks

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Pick-Up from Your Hotel, Airport, or Harbor

Pick up from your hotel, airport, or harbor.
2

Day 02

Lagoa do Fogo Viewpoint

The viewpoint is situated on the crater rim of the Água de Pau Massif, providing visitors with a spectacular vantage point overlooking the crater lake, surrounding lush vegetation, and rugged terrain.
3

Day 03

Explore Ribeira Grande Town

Ribeira Grande is a charming town on the northern coast of São Miguel Island, part of the Azores archipelago. It is the second-largest municipality in São Miguel, known for its rich history, beautiful architecture, and vibrant atmosphere.
4

Day 04

Lunch Break with Traditional Azorean Cuisine

The Azores are also known for their delicious food, and many restaurants serve traditional Azorean dishes made from fresh local ingredients. Don't miss the opportunity to try local cuisine specialties.
5

Day 05

Escalvado Viewpoint

From the Escalvado Viewpoint, you can enjoy sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean crashing against the towering cliffs below. The rugged coastline stretches as far as the eye can see, providing a dramatic backdrop for photos and moments of awe.
6

Day 06

Sete Cidades Lakes

The Sete Cidades Lakes are one of the most iconic natural attractions on São Miguel Island in Portugal's Azores archipelago. Sete Cidades, which translates to 'Seven Cities' in English, refers to a volcanic crater complex that contains two stunning lakes: Lagoa Azul (Blue Lake) and Lagoa Verde (Green Lake). Several viewpoints around the Sete Cidades crater offer panoramic vistas of the lakes and surrounding landscape. The Vista do Rei viewpoint is one of the most popular. It provides an elevated perspective of both lakes and sweeping views of the crater and coastline beyond.
7

Day 07

Visit a Pineapple Plantation

Visiting a pineapple plantation is educational and offers a cultural experience, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the agricultural heritage of São Miguel and learn about the importance of pineapples to the local economy.
8

Day 08

Drop-Off at Your Hotel, Airport, or Harbor

Drop back to your hotel, airport, or harbor.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Hotel, airport, harbor. · Tour start: 3230 São Miguel, Portugal — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.