Half Day Private Tour in Sete Cidades

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Private transportation
English, Spanish or Portuguese guide

Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Snacks

Overview

This is a Off-Road Tour to the west side of the island of São Miguel. On this tour you will have the unique opportunity to go literally on the "Rim of the Volcano" through the fun off-road path of Caminho da Cumeeira where one of the highlights is the stoppage at Pico da Cruz, a high point where you will have panoramic views above the wonderful crater and of several lakes of Sete Cidades. You will also have the opportunity to visit the picturesque & rural parish of Sete Cidades, the Twin Lakes, the tunnel, the arches bridge and the Neogothic style church of São Nicolau. Throughout the tour you will have also the chance to appreciate several other scenic views such as Pico do Carvão viewpoint, "Nove Janelas" wall, Cumeeiras lookout, Cerrado das Freiras viewpoint & many others with photo stops. This is a jeep tour that offers better and panoramic views. We will use alternative roads and show the best locations and hidden spots, which makes of it a unique and memorable experience.

Pickup points

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Azoris Royal Garden Rua De Lisboa, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-216
Bella Italia Portas da Cidade 38 Rua Antonio Jose D'Almeida, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-053
Canadiano Urban Nature Hotel Rua do Contador n024-A, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-050
Canadiano Urban Nature Hotel Rua Do Contador 24 A, , Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-050
Casa Do Mercado Largo de Camoes 21, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-304
Casa Vitoriana Rua Doutor Joao Francisco de Sousa 34, , Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-187
Convento de Sao Francisco Avenida da Liberdade s/n, Rotunda dos Frades, Portugal, PT, 9680-101
Grand Hotel Acores Atlantico Avenida Infante Dom Henrique 113, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-150
Hotel Camoes Largo de Camoes 38, , Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-304
Hotel De Sao Pedro Largo Almirante Dunn, , Portugal, PT
Hotel Gaivota Avenida Infante Dom Henrique 103, , Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-764
Hotel Marina Vinha da Areia, Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal, PT, 9680-029
Hotel Marina Atlantico Av. Joao Bosco Mota Amaral N.1, 767, , Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-767
Hotel Matriz Rua Padre Mestre Joao Jose de Amaral 8, , Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-048
Hotel Ponta Delgada Rua Joao Francisco Cabral 49, , Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-208
Hotel Sete Cidades Rua do Contador 20, , Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-050
Hotel Talisman Rua Marques Praia e Monforte 40, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-089
Hotel do Colegio Rua Carvalho Araujo 39, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-040
My Story Hotel Vila Nova Rua Joao Francisco Cabral 1/3, , Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-208
Neat Hotel Avenida Rua Dr. Jose Bruno Tavares Carreiro, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-119
Nine Dots Azorean Art Boutique Hotel Rua dos Mercadores, 76, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-092
Quinta Do Cordeiro Rua Joao Francisco Cabral 1-3, Arrifes, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-208
Sao Miguel Park Hotel Rua Manuel Augusto Amaral, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-222
Solar do Conde Rua do Rosario 36, Capelas, Portugal, PT, 9545-142
Vila Gale Collection S. Miguel Campo de Sao Francisco, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, PT, 9500-153

Pickup details

Guests shall be ready on the Hotel or lodge reception or lobby about 30 minutes in advance. Guide will approach them or the receptionist. Black Jeep or SUV being used for pick-up and tour. ... Read more ▼

Itinerary

Pico Carvao

- Pico do Carvão viewpoint with panoramic views over the island on its lenght, with stoppage;

10 minutes
Muro Das Nove Janelas

Stoppage for observation of an old aqueduct of Roman style arquitecture covered by moss which supplied water to Ponta Delgada in the past. This high wall has the particularity of having nine windows.

15 minutes
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A high point where you will have panoramic views above the wonderful crater and of several lakes of Sete Cidades. If the weather is favourable, this will be one of the highlights of this tour.

15 minutes
Miradouro Das Cumeeiras

Cumeeiras Viewpoint opposite to the Vista do Rei with stop. On this place you will have the opportunity to enjoy the panoramic views of the twin lakes, Blue and Green literally on the ridge of the crater.

15 minutes
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Lakes water level control flow tunnel built mid last century. Stop for observation, explanation of it´s history and relevance.

10 minutes
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Center of the Parish of Sete Cidades for 15/30 minutes for rest, walk, coffee, toilets and optional visit to the neo-Gothic style Church of São Nicolau; Sete Cidades bridge and path surrounding the Blue Lake on dirt and peninsula.

40 minutes
Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras

Cerrado das Freiras Viewpoint with stop

5 minutes
Vista do Rei Miradouro

"Vista do Rei" viewpoint with stop. This is another highlight of the tour. This viewpoint name, "The King´s view" was given because in the summer of 1901, King D. Carlos I and Queen D. Amélia visited it. Offers a stunning view over the Sete Cidades crater, with the twin lakes as a backdrop. At the same place is located also an abandoned 5 stars hotel, which worked for just 1 year between 1989 and 1990 ruins.

20 minutes

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Important Note: The remaining (Hours) will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off. However, there will be several photo stops on the way.

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund

April 27No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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