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Sao Miguel Full-Day West Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo Tour With Lunch
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Sao Miguel Full-Day West Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo Tour With Lunch

by Green Visions Tours

8 hours
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8 hours
Starting time
Friday 9 October 2026
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Free cancellation until 8 Oct 2026.
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Overview

This full-day minivan tour starts with a hotel pickup in Ponta Delgada, followed by a drive along Pico do Carvão road with views of São Miguel’s north and south coasts. The first stop is Lagoa do Canário Natural Park for a short walk and photos of the lagoon. Next, the tour pauses at Vista do Rei viewpoint to see the twin blue and green lakes inside the Sete Cidades volcanic crater. Afterward, there is a stop at Miradouro da Lagoa de Santiago to observe the Santiago Lagoon and surrounding nature. The tour then continues along the shores of the Sete Cidades lakes with stops at Lagoa Verde and Lagoa das Sete Cidades viewpoints. The group visits the town center of Sete Cidades, where guests have free time to explore the garden, local church, souvenir shops, and enjoy a coffee break. Then the tour moves to Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado, the island’s westernmost point, offering panoramic views over cliffs, mountains, and the sea, a former whaling lookout. Lunch is served at a local restaurant in Lagoa, featuring traditional Azorean dishes with appetizers, main courses, desserts, drinks, and coffee or tea. Vegetarian options are available. After lunch, the tour ascends to Pico da Barrosa at 947 meters to view Lagoa do Fogo, a volcanic crater lake. The next stop is Salto do Cabrito waterfall, about 40 meters tall, with moss-covered cliffs creating a humid environment around the river. The day concludes with a visit to Santa Bárbara beach on the north shore, known for its black sand, before returning to the original pickup point in Ponta Delgada. The entire tour lasts about eight hours, includes hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and transportation by air-conditioned minivan with a certified guide.

Highlights

Visit Sete Cidades volcanic crater and twin lakes
Lunch with traditional Azorean dishes included
Viewpoints at Pico do Carvão and Lagoa do Canário
Stops at Lagoa do Fogo mountain and Salto do Cabrito waterfall
Visit Santa Bárbara black sand beach
Transport by air-conditioned minivan with certified guide

What's included

Lunch included
Pickup and drop-off at hotels, Airbnbs, and cruise terminal in Ponta Delgada
Travel insurance for all passengers
Certified driver and tour guide service
Air conditioning in vehicle
Parking fees covered
Transportation by minivan for small groups up to 8 passengers

What's not included

Gratuities are not included

Itinerary

1

Miradouro do Pico do Carvao

The tour begins with pickup from the hotel followed by a drive along Pico do Carvão road. This route offers views of São Miguel Island’s north and south shores for about 15 minutes.

15 min

2

Lagoa do Canario

Guests visit Lagoa do Canário Natural Park where they take a short walk and have time for photos of the lagoon within the park. This stop lasts about 30 minutes.

30 min

3

Vista do Rei Miradouro

This 20-minute stop is at the well-known Vista do Rei viewpoint, which overlooks the blue and green twin lakes inside the Sete Cidades volcanic crater.

20 min

4

Miradouro Da Lagoa De Santiago

The group then stops for around 15 minutes at this viewpoint to observe Santiago Lagoon and the natural environment around it.

15 min

5

Lagoa Verde / Lagoa das Sete Cidades

The tour continues with 20 minutes visiting several viewpoints closer to the shores of the Sete Cidades lakes within the volcanic caldera.

20 min

6

Sete Cidades

There is a 30-minute visit to the town center of Sete Cidades where travelers have free time to see the garden, local church, souvenir shops, and enjoy a coffee break.

30 min

7

Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado

Visitors spend 15 minutes at this westernmost point offering panoramic views of cliffs, mountains, and the sea. This location was formerly used as a whaling lookout.

15 min

8

Lagoa

At a local restaurant in Lagoa, the group enjoys a 75-minute lunch featuring traditional Azorean food including appetizers, main dishes, desserts, drinks, and coffee or tea. Vegetarian meals are available.

75 min

9

Lagoa do Fogo

After lunch, the tour ascends Pico da Barrosa at 947 meters elevation, allowing 30 minutes to view Lagoa do Fogo, the volcanic crater lake.

30 min

10

Salto do Cabrito

This 20-minute stop is at Salto do Cabrito waterfall, which is about 40 meters high. The waterfall falls from mossy cliffs into a humid river valley surrounded by dense vegetation.

20 min

11

Praia do Areal de Santa Barbara

Before returning to the hotel, guests spend 20 minutes at Santa Bárbara beach on the island’s north shore, known for its black sand.

20 min

Meeting point

Tourism office of Ponta Delgada

End point

Tourism office of Ponta Delgada

Languages

Portuguese (audio)Portuguese (guide)Portuguese (written)English (audio)English (guide)English (written)Spanish (audio)Spanish (guide)Spanish (written)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Reachable by public transport
Infant seats are available
Suitable for all fitness levels
Bookings require a minimum of 2 people
Total
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