Full-Day Private 4x4 Tour: Lagoa do Fogo & Lagoa das Sete Cidades Volcanic Expedition

Embark on a full-day private 4x4 tour to explore the stunning Lagoa do Fogo and Lagoa das Sete Cidades volcanic complexes. Discover hidden secrets, breathtaking landscapes, and endemic flora and fauna on this unforgettable expedition.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Caldeira das Sete Cidades - You will be driven through the north ridge of the crater where along the way you have the most amazing views either side. astonishing veiws of the inside of the crater and the ocean surrounding the island heading inside of the crater of the volcano.
  • Lagoa do Fogo - In the center of the island we have Fogo Volcano…
What's Included
  • Personal Accident Insurance included
  • Expert driver and certified nature guide
  • All local taxes covered
  • Travel in comfort with air-conditioned 4WD transport
  • Convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off service
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Venture beyond the conventional tourist routes for a unique perspective on these two protected volcanic formations. The heart of the island is marked by Pico da Barrosa, standing at 947m above sea level, where a journey allows us to behold the rich diversity of local wildlife and plant life. Hidden within a vast crater at the summit of Fogo Volcano,…

Location
Ponta Delgada - Avenida Marginal - Portas Da Cidade
Tourism post office
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Philh904
Jul 9, 2025
Jose (Joseph) of Carpe Diem Tours is an A+++ Guide. Book him if he is available!!!!!! - Three couples booked Jose (aka Zeph short for Joseph) for a full day tour 6/26/25 and couldn't be more pleased. Jose is professional, courteous, fantastic English, knowledgeable, fun, enthusiastic and he truly loves his job of showing off beautiful Sao Miguel island. We build our trip the morning of and did the Western Island including Sete Cidades and a fantastic lunch in Lagoa Azul. We experienced a local Cow Jam (Cows crossing the streets to move fields) some great look out views and a full day of interesting island facts. Additionally Jose spend time personally writing down things to do for the rest of the week and restaurant recommendations and all proved to be on point. All of us have travelled frequently and each of us was Most Impressed with our experience with Carpe Diem Dream Tours. Phil H. Charlotte, NC- USA June 2025
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Markandjudy2015
Jul 1, 2025
Great tour and tour guide! - I booked this tour because it hit all the highlights and was well-reviewed by everyone. And I have to agree! This is an excellent tour. Jose is great guide. Right after I booked, he emailed me to confirm. He picked us up at our hotel right on time. He has comprehensive knowledge about the island's history, geology, and flora, and speaks excellent English. His 4x4 went places others could not (see photo I took through the windshield), up around the Sete Cidades rim and then down to the bottom. And he is a very safe driver! We saw all the natural wonders of the West side of the island, including a lunch break, and never felt rushed. It was a full and fulfilling day. I heartily recommend this tour!
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Piotr131159
Jun 3, 2025
Three wonderful days - We have spent recently 3 days touring the island with Jose and all I can say is that he is one of the best guides I have ever met in my over 40 years of traveling through the world. He does his job with the heart and it really shows! Nothing is to much trouble if it would make you enjoy more the trip
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Quest49092305719
May 27, 2025
Passionate tour guide - Thank you for an unforgettable private 4x4 tour on May 26, 2025! Everything about the day was perfect—from the stunning weather and scenic drive to the incredible viewpoints and the delicious meal at a local restaurant. He also added in the chocolate factory:) We had so many questions throughout the day, and Jose Maria Santos was exceptional—knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the Azores. His insights added so much depth to our experience. We would absolutely tour with him again and highly recommend his services to anyone visiting the islands. Thank you for making our first trip to the Azores so special. We’re already looking forward to coming back!
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Trailblazer578998
May 13, 2025
Great day exploring spectacular sights - We thoroughly enjoyed our private tour with Jose. He was very personable and knowledgeable, and very willing to take pictures of us at these remarkable sights. He adjusted our route based on the weather conditions to ensure we got the best possible views. We highly recommend Jose from Carpe Diem Dream Tours.
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Ed_p
Apr 12, 2025
4 x 4 tour review - Jose was an excellent tour guide. He really loves his work and is very knowledgeable about the plants and animals of the Azores. He speaks excellent English and is a fantastic driver in his 4 x 4 around the rims of the volcanoes.. There were four of us and we truly enjoyed the entire day, because
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Eringoes
Nov 7, 2024
Great Guide, Great Tour - Jose was great. So knowledgeable. He planned the day based on the weather conditions and we managed to see all the sights in sunny conditions. I was impressed by all of the information he had to share about local plants, animals and customs. Would definitely recommend this trip!
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Susan_m
Oct 7, 2024
What a Day of Beauty! - We had a very special day with Jose. We spent 8.5 hours seeing all of the beauty that Sao Miguel has to offer. Jose has lived here all his life and is a wealth of knowledge on the whole area. This tour was the highlight of our trip!
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Nandikriwaczek
Aug 12, 2024
Excellent full day tour of the island. - This was one of our best days. Our driver was an excellent guide and host, who did everything possible to show us the best of the island in comfort. His obvious enthusiasm was evident throughout the day. I would highly recommend booking this tour.
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Explorerkrism
Jul 25, 2024
Great day trip - Amazing tour! José was such a great guide. He gave us so much information about the Azores. Comfortable car with good safe driving. Highly recommend this tour!
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From $294 (Per Vehicle)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).