Sete Cidades Full-Day 4WD Tour from Ponta Delgada with Hiking: Explore Volcano Craters and Lakes
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Pico do Carvão
Embark on a thrilling full-day 4WD tour from Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades. Explore volcano craters and lakes, hike through Serra Devassa, and witness the wonders of hot sea water. Join us now!
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pico do Carvão - This viewpoint offers a great view of the center of the island, being possible to see North and South coast of the islamnd.
  • Serra devassa - On this Hiking Trail you can see some lagoons and endemic plants.
  • Pico da Cruz - This viewpoint offers a view from the top of the crater of Sete Cidades vulcano.
  • Jardim Península - Enjoy the margins of the Blue Lake.
  • Santiago Lake - Small lake surrounded by a lush forest
  • Miradouro da Vista do Rei - From here we can see the Blue and Green Lake of Sete CIdades plus the parish.
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Expertise of a certified guide
  • All taxes covered
Additional Information

After touring numerous local lakes with a cross-terrain vehicle, continue your journey to the Sete Cidades’ craters, visit the quaint parish, and finally make your way to the seaside to marvel at the geological phenomena of heated ocean water created by secondary volcanism.
Nestled within a 3-mile (5-km) wide volcanic caldera, Sete Cidades is surrounded by forests covering the mountainsides and dotted with lakes, making it the perfect destination for off-roading escapades.

Venture around the region under the guidance of a local expert and enhance your afternoon with a 2-hour, easy-to-follow Serra Devassa Hiking Trail. This concise loop trail starts and finishes near Lagoa do Canário.

Upon ascending the hilltop, the Lagoa das Éguas will be observable to your left, and a small circular lake will appear to your right. Proceed a bit further to locate a detour resulting in a panoramic viewpoint, from where you can see both previously mentioned lakes to your left, and Lagoa Rasa to your right.

Location
Pico do Carvão
Cancellation Policy

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

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C
Sep 2, 2023
Perfect start for a holiday - It was a lovely day with a nice hike in the morning, a tasty lunch and a nice trip afterwards for getting to know this part of the island.
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Worldwanderer888
Jun 7, 2023
Superb!!! - In spite of the crazy weather (insane winds, fallen trees, and impromptu facial with piercing rain) we had an amazing time. The ride was very comfortable 4WD and Telmo (guide), Margarite (guide in training), and the photographer (I am sorry but I cannot remember his name) all were very informative and worked well together and with others, telling others drivers that the roads were blocked … even offered to help another group with a flat tire! Good energy!! The water tunnel that regulates the Blue (and Green) Lake water level as well as provide a shortcut for the farmers, the difference between pumice and basalt rocks, the story of the princess and shepherd/farmer, the plant hospital and more (Roman-style aquaduct, run-away cow, beautiful church) made the trip even more enjoyable! We did not hike as it was too wet but did get to see Mosteiros, giant rock formations in the water where the largest looks like a monastery, in the wild ocean waves. Lunch was a buffet with many choices of local seafood and meat dishes. We would wholeheartedly recommend this trip by T4W!!
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Pvenkatesh1
May 11, 2023
Excellent! - We had the best day out with Telmo! Unfortunately the weather played spoil sport for the trek but it was a perfect day in every way and we got some great views in the short spell the weather cooperated!
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933georgianas
Mar 23, 2023
Amazing experience full of views and adventures - Such an amazing tour full of information and outstanding views! Absolutely recommend! The weather was a bit foggy but Delfim made sure we make the most of our tour!
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