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Sete Cidades : ATV Quad Biking Tour : Half Day
5.0
21 Ratings
Ribeira Grande
Embark on a thrilling ATV adventure through São Miguel Island's stunning landscapes. Conquer peaks, explore dirt paths, and marvel at breathtaking volcanic vistas.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Pico da Pedra - Briefing on ATV driving, safety instructions and tour preparation.
- Muro das Nove Janelas - Close to the Devassa Mountain is the Wall of the Nine Windows, an aqueduct of historical value. The wealth of water in the parish of Santo António led to the construction of the aqueduct between the 17th and 18th centuries that overcome the water shortage that was then felt in Ponta Delgada. Above its arches — which are called “Nine Windows” — passed the water captured from the area of the Canário lake. The Wall of the Nine Windows was saved from progressive degradation and brought back to the former monumentality by the intervention of the Municipal Services of Ponta Delgada.
- Pico da Cruz - 845 meters altitude View to Lagoa de Santiago, Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul.
- Miradouro Das Cumeeiras - Situated on Cumeeiras, this viewpoint allows, in a perspective opposite to the viewpoint of Vista do Rei, to enjoy the beauty of the crater of Sete Cidades and all its surroundings. On the opposite side, one can enjoy views of the northern coast of the island of São Miguel and its green pastures dotted with cows.
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Lagoa Verde / Lagoa das Sete Cidades - The Sete Cidades caldera has an approximate diameter of 5km and a depth of 400m. The highest point of the volcano is 845m above sea level.
Its edges called Cumeeiras das Sete Cidades (large and small) serve as a pedestrian trail that surrounds the summits of the Sete Cidades caldera, one of the largest volcanic calderas in the Azores, with four lagoons inside – Lagoa de Santiago, Lagoa Rasa and Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde connected to each other. The latter are the main postcard of Azores Tourism and one of the 7 natural wonders of Portugal in the category of non-marine aquatic areas.
Behind the colors that give the lagoons their name is the famous legend of Sete Cidades about the love of a blue-eyed princess and a green-eyed shepherd, but, in fact, the difference in colors lies in the fact that Lagoa Verde has slopes are more closed and, therefore, receives more reflection from the surrounding vegetation while the blue one, being larger, receives more reflections from the sky - Vista do Rei Miradouro - Its name derives from the visit paid by King Charles I and Queen Amelia in the summer of 1901. From it, one can admire the breath-taking view of the caldera of Sete Cidades and the lake therein. It’s one of the best-known landscapes of the Azores.
- Pico da Pedra - End of tour
What's Included
- Tour guide
- Gloves
- Fuel
- Helmet
- Insurance
What's Not Included
- Any products not listed are not included.
Additional Information
Starting from the parish of Pico da Pedra, take the wheel of a powerful all-terrain vehicle and embark on an exciting journey through São Miguel Island. Cruise along paved roads before venturing onto dirt paths along the picturesque coastline. Guided by our experts, ascend to the highest peaks of the surrounding mountains, immersing yourself in the beauty of the Sete Cidades Volcano. Traverse a mix of thrilling on and off-road trails,. Next, Pico da Cruz offers a viewpoint at 845 meters above sea level. Marvel at the panorama, encompassing the Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa de Santiago, Lagoa Verde, Lagoa Azul, and the entire crater of the Sete Cidades volcano before concluding your tour.
Location
Largo de S. José 4
Largo de São José
After the church of Pico da Pedra, head west along the main street, after passing Parque da Mercês, turn left at the 4-way intersection. 50 meters later turn right and there is a green color house in front of a children's playground. The quads will be outside the house with the company logo.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Dana_b
Jun 9, 2024
BEAUTIFUL quad tour - Pedro is a wonderful guide! Lots of knowledge and very kind and welcoming. The size of the group was perfect. We were able to make lots of beautiful stops to take MANY beautiful pictures and videos. Highly highly recommend doing this tour with Pedro!!
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Stacy_s
Jun 3, 2024
Amazing! Not only were... - Amazing! Not only were the view outstanding so was our guide.. Well run operation. A must do when on the island...
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Willem
May 28, 2024
Wonderful experience - The quad tour was lovely and a great way to enjoy the beauty of Sete Cidades. We stopped at several places with breathtaking views over the lakes. Pedro is a passionate guide. At the stops, Pedro gave a lot of information about Sete Cidades and São Miguel. The quads are brand new and comfortable to drive. Pedro works with small groups (max. 6 people), so there is a lot of personal attention. If you have chance to do the quad tour, DO IT!
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Jessa_s
May 11, 2024
Awesome adventure - Amazing adventure, had great weather and our guide was fantastic! ATV's we're very new and we felt totally comfortable and safe.
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Cherrymorello71
May 10, 2024
Out of this world! - My boyfriend had to talk me into this quad tour, but I am so glad he did! Words cannot describe how amazing the whole experience was. Pedro gave a thorough instruction and safety chat, then we started the tour. We saw the most amazing sights, and all the time with excellent, interesting facts and folklore about each place. He showed us views that other people were just walking by as they didn’t know what you could see from there. I went from being nervous to not wanting it to end. I would recommend you make this the one thing you cannot miss on Sao Miguel - muito obrigado!! 🤩🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Freedom26373229750
May 1, 2024
Great ATV experience - Great experience, highly recommend. Went beyond expectations and we visited many spots. Stopped for great photos, and view points and included fascinating history of many spots.
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David_e
May 1, 2024
Great experience - Great experience, went beyond expectations. I highly recommend. We were on ATVs the entire time and had many stops for great views and pictures.
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Mmc1042xh
Apr 28, 2024
Best ATV tour! - This was the best Quad tour I have ever done! The guide was amazing! The ATV was brand new and was super smooth! He explained every stop while answering questions about all the sites. I would highly recommend it is a must see tour of the island!
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Meander300998
Apr 27, 2024
Atv excursion in sao Miguel. - My family of 5 had a wonderful time atv around sao Miguel with this company. The atv were brand new and our guide was awesome. We were half hour late and he was so patient with us. He knew exactly what stops to make and was just a pleasure. He was also less expensive than some of the other tours. We would go again with him.
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Araceli_e
Apr 25, 2024
Amazing ATV tour! - Excellent tour with an incredible guide! Pedro knew all the best viewpoints and special places, and shared a lot of knowledge and history about the island. The tour was fun and Pedro took the time to ensure we were comfortable and had what we needed the entire time. Would not hesitate to book again! It was great having such a small private tour!
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