São Miguel Tour: Explore Island's Highlights

Embark on a thrilling Grand Circle Island Tour and discover volcanoes, lakes, and tea plantations in a single day. Let a local guide take you on an unforgettable journey across the island!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vista do Rei Miradouro - The most visited view over the lakes, with the old abandoned hotel on the background.
  • Sete Cidades - View the lakes from the inside of the crater.
  • Lagoa do Fogo - Get the best view up the volcano mountain from impressive Lagoa do Fogo
  • Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana - Visit the Tea Plantation and Factory, taste…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fees to Thermal Pools
  • Snacks
Additional Information

This is undoubtedly the best way to explore as much of São Miguel as possible in a single day. It’s perfect for a brief visit or as a comprehensive introduction to the island before venturing out independently.
To ensure a comfortable experience and reduce driving time, you can opt to explore the West (Sete Cidades, Mosteiros, Ferraria hot springs) and…

Location
Vista do Rei Miradouro
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Explorer_midd
Jun 22, 2025
Fantastic tour - Fantastic tour. We saw all of the major attractions in one day. Carlos was absolutely fantastic. His knowledge is second to none, and his general knowledge about the Azores is brilliant. I would certainly recommend.
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Rob_m
Apr 29, 2025
Great tour, great driver - Carlos was great, it was like he had an encyclopedia in his head regarding the attractions on Sao Miguel and the history of Portugal. He had a great personality, perfect English and made sure we saw everything we wanted to see without rushing us through anything. We would 100% recommend this tour.
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Deepika_c
Apr 16, 2025
One day tour with Carlos - We did a full circle tour of the island with Carlos, and it was absolutely amazing! He picked us up promptly from the airport we were impressed by his deep knowledge and passion for the island. Carlos knows the history, the hidden gems, and the best spots for breathtaking views.He was incredibly engaging throughout the tour not just with the adults, but with the kids too! They loved him, and he kept them involved and entertained the whole time. If you're short on time and want to make the most of your visit, Carlos is the person. We HIGHLY recommend him! Don’t look any further—you won’t regret it!
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Wiseprince
Nov 1, 2024
Greatest tour in Ponta Delgada - Carlos is an extremely knowledgeable guide, a gentleman and a provider of world class customer service. We thoroughly enjoyed his tour and highly recommend him for a tour of the entire island. Well spoken and I’d do it again in a heartbeat.
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Fl0ri0f
Sep 10, 2024
Sao Miguel...what a natural sight! - Visiting the island of Sao Miguel, I was enchanted by the natural beauty present. I will never forget the charm of Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Vierde!
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X2588bbmichaelc
Aug 13, 2024
One of the best way to explore Sao Miguel Island with Carlos - We had a great time exploring Sao Miguel Island with Carlos. We travel around the Island and have been able to see the most interesting sites - “must see” Flexibility is a key - thank you to meet our needs. Carlos knowledge of a way to pass over to us was inspiring
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Maynardthomson_t
May 24, 2024
A terrific guide for a wonderful island! - Talking with Carlos. We don't travel for sights, but to learn about contemporary conditions where we're visiting. Carlos is one of the most knowledgable guides we've ever had, anywhere in the world.
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Makinna_b
May 18, 2024
Wonderful custom day - Carlos was friendly and great with our 2 and 5 year old girls. Car seats were ready to go for them and he even buckled them in for us which helped us get settled quickly as we had such a short time on the island during a cruise port stop. Carlos’s was knowledgeable and gave us historical and current affairs information. We stopped at a view point with a chapen on the hill and our girls loved seeing the cats who live there. Carlos came prepared with cat food for them to feed the cats! He was flexible and allowed our kids to be kids. We also enjoyed learning about his life and his kids, as well. We appreciated the flexibility of picking and choosing what to see and do and would definitely book with Carlos again!
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Brandon_s
Mar 29, 2024
A Fantastic, Friendly, and Unforgettable Tour - A truly personalized full day tour of the island, with breathtaking views and fascinating historical insight that truly blew us away. On top of it all, my fiancee and I are expecting our first child on July, and it's not an exaggeration to say that every comfort and consideration was made available to her every step of the way. Cannot recommend highly enough!
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Fbcaiuby
May 11, 2023
I strongly recommend. - The trip was excellent, magnificent views before the fog came down during the afternoon. The guide Carlos was superb, always kind and showing us different points of view of the same attraction. I strongly recommend.
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From $109
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).