Sao Miguel Island Full-Day Tour of Hidden Gems with Lunch
by Pure Azores Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€170Overview
This full-day bus tour on Sao Miguel Island lasts about eight hours and includes lunch at a local restaurant. The tour visits less-visited sites beyond the main attractions, accompanied by a local guide. The day begins with a short stop at a small geothermal field rarely seen by tourists. Then there is a short walk along a water channel in the island’s center, ending at a small dam surrounded by dense vegetation. Next, the tour moves to the coast to see interesting lava rock formations and caves. After the morning activities, the group enjoys a buffet lunch at a local restaurant. The afternoon starts with a visit to a lesser-known waterfall called Salto da Farinha, which is 40 meters high and historically used for cereal grinding. Then the tour continues to a large waterfall hidden in a lush valley. The itinerary also includes a visit to a serene park with endemic plants and Laurissilva forest trails. A stop follows at a viewpoint offering panoramic views of rugged mountains and the ocean. The group then visits Fenais da Ajuda, a fishing harbor with dramatic cliffs, an old whale lookout, and a small lighthouse built at fishermen’s request. The day finishes with two viewpoints: Miradouro da Ponta do Sossego, a garden known for exotic flowers and ocean views, and Miradouro Da Vista Dos Barcos, a cliffside lookout historically used to watch for boats approaching from the Atlantic.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fenais da Ajuda
This stop features dramatic cliffs, an old whale lookout, and a small lighthouse that local fishermen requested.
45 min
Salto da Farinha
Visit a 40-meter-high waterfall that was traditionally used for grinding cereal.
38 min
Hidden Waterfall Valley
A large waterfall situated in a lush valley, showcasing the force of nature.
43 min
Laurissilva Forest Park
A peaceful park with endemic plants, trails through Laurissilva forest, and leisure spots.
30 min
Mountain-Sea Viewpoint
A viewpoint with extensive views over rugged mountains and the ocean.
15 min
Miradouro da Ponta do Sossego
A garden known for its exotic flowers and wide ocean views.
25 min
Miradouro Da Vista Dos Barcos
A cliffside viewpoint once used by locals to watch for incoming boats from the Atlantic.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Sao Miguel Island Full-Day Tour of Hidden Gems with Lunch
by Pure Azores Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€170Overview
This full-day bus tour on Sao Miguel Island lasts about eight hours and includes lunch at a local restaurant. The tour visits less-visited sites beyond the main attractions, accompanied by a local guide. The day begins with a short stop at a small geothermal field rarely seen by tourists. Then there is a short walk along a water channel in the island’s center, ending at a small dam surrounded by dense vegetation. Next, the tour moves to the coast to see interesting lava rock formations and caves. After the morning activities, the group enjoys a buffet lunch at a local restaurant. The afternoon starts with a visit to a lesser-known waterfall called Salto da Farinha, which is 40 meters high and historically used for cereal grinding. Then the tour continues to a large waterfall hidden in a lush valley. The itinerary also includes a visit to a serene park with endemic plants and Laurissilva forest trails. A stop follows at a viewpoint offering panoramic views of rugged mountains and the ocean. The group then visits Fenais da Ajuda, a fishing harbor with dramatic cliffs, an old whale lookout, and a small lighthouse built at fishermen’s request. The day finishes with two viewpoints: Miradouro da Ponta do Sossego, a garden known for exotic flowers and ocean views, and Miradouro Da Vista Dos Barcos, a cliffside lookout historically used to watch for boats approaching from the Atlantic.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fenais da Ajuda
This stop features dramatic cliffs, an old whale lookout, and a small lighthouse that local fishermen requested.
45 min
Salto da Farinha
Visit a 40-meter-high waterfall that was traditionally used for grinding cereal.
38 min
Hidden Waterfall Valley
A large waterfall situated in a lush valley, showcasing the force of nature.
43 min
Laurissilva Forest Park
A peaceful park with endemic plants, trails through Laurissilva forest, and leisure spots.
30 min
Mountain-Sea Viewpoint
A viewpoint with extensive views over rugged mountains and the ocean.
15 min
Miradouro da Ponta do Sossego
A garden known for its exotic flowers and wide ocean views.
25 min
Miradouro Da Vista Dos Barcos
A cliffside viewpoint once used by locals to watch for incoming boats from the Atlantic.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.