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São Miguel West Tour: Sete Cidades, Fogo Lake, Waterfall
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1,417 Ratings
Ponta Delgada
Experience the beauty of São Miguel’s west half on a full-day tour. Visit Sete Cidades, Fogo Lake, Salto do Cabrito Waterfall, and more. Small group tour with expert guide.
Experience the beauty of São Miguel’s west half on a full-day tour. Visit Sete Cidades, Fogo Lake, Salto do Cabrito Waterfall, and more. Small group tour with expert guide.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ribeira Grande - Visit the center of Ribeira Grande, the second main town of the island and one of the most picturesque and beautiful towns in the Azores!
- Ponta da Cintrao - Breathtaking coastal view, with the most beautiful cliffs of São Miguel Island
- Salto do Cabrito - Discover one of the highest and most beautiful waterfalls of São…
- Ribeira Grande - Visit the center of Ribeira Grande, the second main town of the island and one of the most picturesque and beautiful towns in the Azores!
- Ponta da Cintrao - Breathtaking coastal view, with the most beautiful cliffs of São Miguel Island
- Salto do Cabrito - Discover one of the highest and most beautiful waterfalls of São Miguel island, surrounded by wild lush vegetation
- Lagoa do Fogo - The most untouched and well preserved of the large lakes of São Miguel Island
- Miradouro da Barrosa - Enjoy ample panoramic views of the island’s outline from one of the São Miguel’s highest peaks
- Vista do Rei Miradouro - The eternal postcard view of the Sete Cidades twin lakes.
- Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras - This lookout is not as photographed as the King’s view, but offers another amazing and perspective over Sete Cidades lakes from a completely different angle
- Lagoa Azul - The blue side of Sete Cidades twin lakes. The town of Sete Cidades is set on shore of the blue lake.
- Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado - Amazing coastal lookout over the town and islets of Mosteiros, on the westernmost part of São Miguel island,
- Piscinas Naturais - Check these interesting ancient lave flows along the west coast, where natural pools have now formed, used by the locals for a refreshing swin in the summer
- Ilheus dos Mosteiros - Observe the charming islets of Mosteiros from the nearest possible point from land
What's Included
- Hotel drop-off (only in Ponta Delgada)
- Hotel pick-up (only from Ponta Delgada, Lagoa or Ribeira Grande towns)
- Lunch, with food, drink, dessert, and coffee
- Expert driver/guide
- Hotel drop-off (only in Ponta Delgada)
- Hotel pick-up (only from Ponta Delgada, Lagoa or Ribeira Grande towns)
- Lunch, with food, drink, dessert, and coffee
- Expert driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Bottled water
- Bottled water
Additional Information
Experience the wonders of the Western half of São Miguel island, with highlights including Sete Cidades, Fogo Lake, Salto do Cabrito Waterfall, Mosteiros, Ribeira Grande and more!
Get ready to be captivated by the stunning views of Sete Cidades and Fogo’s crater lakes. Enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery of the cliffs and beaches along the island’s…
Experience the wonders of the Western half of São Miguel island, with highlights including Sete Cidades, Fogo Lake, Salto do Cabrito Waterfall, Mosteiros, Ribeira Grande and more!
Get ready to be captivated by the stunning views of Sete Cidades and Fogo’s crater lakes. Enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery of the cliffs and beaches along the island’s northwestern shoreline. Venture into the rich greenery in the heart of the island to find a magnificent waterfall.
• Attentive service ensured with our small group settings (8 participants per van).
• Knowledgeable guide present at all times to address any queries.
• Combine with the São Miguel East tour to make sure you cover all the prime spots of São Miguel in a span of just 2 days!
- Instant confirmation at time of booking
- Pick-up information required upon booking
- Hotel pick-up is provided in Ponta Delgada city, please inquire about any other pickup locations for an additional fee
- Pickup in Ponta Delgada city takes place between 9:00am and 9:20am
Location
Posto de Turismo de Ponta Delgada
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique
Wait in front of the tourism information office. Our van will pass by and pick you up between 9:00 - 9:20.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Brenda_l
Jun 9, 2025
Loved the tour with... - Loved the tour with Catia! She was knowledgeable about our various stops, and offered lots of additional information about the Azorean people and their history. Her knowledge of the flowers/plants and geological events that helped formed these beautiful islands was impressive! When you take the tour ask her about the famous musicians from Portugal and specifically, the Azores!
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Florin_l
Jun 9, 2025
Amazing journey!... - Amazing journey!
Great company and guide to travel with. Liked the vistas and the food was amazing overall.
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Richard_s
Jun 8, 2025
A must do when in the Azores - This tour is great to learn about the island and has lots of photo opportunities throughout. Goncalo (G) is a funny guy and a very good inclusive guide.
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Todd_h
Jun 7, 2025
Cloudy Day Can't Dampen Good Spirits - The tour of the Western part of Sao Miguel was excellent. Though it was a cloudy, misty day and views of some of the stops was difficult, Manuel did an great job of sharing history and stories and keeping the tour interesting and worthwhile. Even with what we did see, I would highly recommend for those who want a taste of the island outside Ponta Delgada.
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Q4494kqnancyb
Jun 5, 2025
Secret spot - Manuel was wonderful and knowledgeable. He showed his passion for this island and all it offered. It was so important to him to see the area and when the weather did not cooperate he brought us to a ‘secret’ spot that was just as amazing. Thank you for being a fabulous guide.
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Icog156
Jun 4, 2025
Informative and enjoyable - Lovely guide who gave us so much information and went out of his way to find us some views when the weather wasn't co-operating.
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Alaz_s
Jun 3, 2025
Great Tour! - Manuel was so kind and helpful. He is so knowledgeable about the island. It was a great tour and highly recommended.
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William_d
Jun 1, 2025
Great Day - We had a really nice tour. The weather was perfect. Manuel our tour guide was very knowledgeable of the area . He answered all of our q questions. The views were amazing with the clear skies. Lunch was fantastic.
Thanks
Bill and Evelyn DeGroot
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Compass41465529137
May 31, 2025
Excellent tour guide João!! Pure Azores is the tour company. - João was our tour guide and he was absolutely amazing. He is professional, courteous and funny. Our family enjoyed being in the trip with João. Way to go João!! Thank you João for a wonderful day!! Hope to see you again soon!!
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Susands8619oq
May 30, 2025
More awe & wonder on the West Coast - We had a wonderful excursion with Manuel.
He promptly picked us up and we headed towards Ribeira Grande with a little detour to Santa Barbara beach. Manuel shared his knowledge and explained all about the volcanoes in a clear and understandable way. Manuel went out of his way to make sure we could observe the twin lakes … we waited for clouds to pass while he explained the geological features of the lakes to us.
Lunch was a delicious buffet with a fantastic sea view - Manuel managed to make the walk from the carpark to the restaurant memorable too!
We ended our day at Mosteiros where we had the opportunity to search for lava stones.
We would definitely recommend this trip to all and if you are lucky enough to have Manuel as your guide your in for an extra special experience.
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