PRIVATE EXCURSION - Ideal for individuals interested in experiencing age-old, nearly vanished local customs such as mastering the delectable ‘Queijo Fresco’. This journey uncovers tales of São Miguel island’s history whilst enjoying a slice of fresh local bread topped with your self-made cheese. Post your culinary experience, meet the joyous cows whose milk contributed to your cuisine. A delightful lunch (optional) awaits at Nordeste, the island’s most floriferous village. Yet, prior to that, we pause at Ribeira dos Caldeirões, a spectacular natural park, abundant in lush landscapes and stunning waterfalls - a sight to behold in the Azores. On sunny days, a 4WD ride to the Tronqueira mountain ridge (900m high, also a location for SATA Rally Azores), rich in Macaronesian endemic flora and treasured fauna such as the Azorean Bullfinch (Priolo), is an absolute must.