Sete Cidades Side by Side UTV Tour from North Coast (Half Day)
by Azores Outdoor Activities
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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.€158Overview
This half-day Side by Side UTV tour lasts about three to four hours and starts and ends in Fenais da Luz on the north coast of São Miguel island. The tour begins with a ride on paved roads along the seafront, then continues on dirt roads around Fenais da Luz. Participants drive either two-seater or four-seater UTV buggies, depending on group size. A valid driver’s license is required for those driving. The guide provides safety instructions and brief explanations at each stop. The route ascends to Pico da Cruz at 845 meters altitude, offering views of Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa de Santiago, Lagoa Verde, Lagoa Azul, and the Sete Cidades crater. Next, the tour visits Vista do Rei Miradouro at 540 meters, which overlooks the crater and lakes. If conditions allow, the group also visits Miradouro das Cumeeiras for a different perspective of the green and blue lakes. The itinerary continues to Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras, following dirt paths around the Blue Lagoon. On the return, the tour passes through São Vicente Ferreira, a parish on the north coast, traveling dirt roads near the old whale factory ruins and the Poços bathing area. The final part of the tour returns to Fenais da Luz along seafront dirt roads. Helmets, insurance, the UTV vehicle, and a guide are included. Snacks, drinks, lunch, gloves, and raincoats are not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fenais da Luz
This parish on São Miguel island’s north coast is the tour’s start and finish point. The route begins on paved roads along the seafront before moving onto dirt roads in the area.
30 min
Pico da Cruz
At 845 meters altitude, this mountain offers views of Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa de Santiago, Lagoa Verde, Lagoa Azul, and the entire Sete Cidades crater. The view is similar to Miradouro da Boca do Inferno but from a higher vantage point accessible by UTV.
30 min
Vista do Rei Miradouro
Sitting at 540 meters altitude, this viewpoint provides a panoramic view over Sete Cidades crater. Weather and road conditions may allow visiting Miradouro das Cumeeiras for a view of the green and blue lakes from the opposite side.
30 min
Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras
This stop involves driving dirt paths around the Blue Lagoon in Sete Cidades with notable views of the surrounding lakes.
30 min
Sao Vicente Ferreira
On the return route, the tour passes through this north coast parish via dirt roads. Riders will see the Poços bathing area and the remains of an old whale factory, which has been closed since 1970 with only the chimney still standing. A dirt path connects this parish to Fenais da Luz.
30 min
Fenais da Luz
The tour concludes back at Fenais da Luz, exploring additional seafront dirt roads near the starting point.
20 min
Meeting point
The meeting place is in a residential area, and you will find a "meeting point" sign on the gate and ATVs parked outside
End point
The meeting place is in a residential area, and you will find a "meeting point" sign on the gate and ATVs parked outside
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Sete Cidades Side by Side UTV Tour from North Coast (Half Day)
by Azores Outdoor Activities
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.€158Overview
This half-day Side by Side UTV tour lasts about three to four hours and starts and ends in Fenais da Luz on the north coast of São Miguel island. The tour begins with a ride on paved roads along the seafront, then continues on dirt roads around Fenais da Luz. Participants drive either two-seater or four-seater UTV buggies, depending on group size. A valid driver’s license is required for those driving. The guide provides safety instructions and brief explanations at each stop. The route ascends to Pico da Cruz at 845 meters altitude, offering views of Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa de Santiago, Lagoa Verde, Lagoa Azul, and the Sete Cidades crater. Next, the tour visits Vista do Rei Miradouro at 540 meters, which overlooks the crater and lakes. If conditions allow, the group also visits Miradouro das Cumeeiras for a different perspective of the green and blue lakes. The itinerary continues to Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras, following dirt paths around the Blue Lagoon. On the return, the tour passes through São Vicente Ferreira, a parish on the north coast, traveling dirt roads near the old whale factory ruins and the Poços bathing area. The final part of the tour returns to Fenais da Luz along seafront dirt roads. Helmets, insurance, the UTV vehicle, and a guide are included. Snacks, drinks, lunch, gloves, and raincoats are not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fenais da Luz
This parish on São Miguel island’s north coast is the tour’s start and finish point. The route begins on paved roads along the seafront before moving onto dirt roads in the area.
30 min
Pico da Cruz
At 845 meters altitude, this mountain offers views of Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa de Santiago, Lagoa Verde, Lagoa Azul, and the entire Sete Cidades crater. The view is similar to Miradouro da Boca do Inferno but from a higher vantage point accessible by UTV.
30 min
Vista do Rei Miradouro
Sitting at 540 meters altitude, this viewpoint provides a panoramic view over Sete Cidades crater. Weather and road conditions may allow visiting Miradouro das Cumeeiras for a view of the green and blue lakes from the opposite side.
30 min
Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras
This stop involves driving dirt paths around the Blue Lagoon in Sete Cidades with notable views of the surrounding lakes.
30 min
Sao Vicente Ferreira
On the return route, the tour passes through this north coast parish via dirt roads. Riders will see the Poços bathing area and the remains of an old whale factory, which has been closed since 1970 with only the chimney still standing. A dirt path connects this parish to Fenais da Luz.
30 min
Fenais da Luz
The tour concludes back at Fenais da Luz, exploring additional seafront dirt roads near the starting point.
20 min
Meeting point
The meeting place is in a residential area, and you will find a "meeting point" sign on the gate and ATVs parked outside
End point
The meeting place is in a residential area, and you will find a "meeting point" sign on the gate and ATVs parked outside
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.