São Miguel West Full Day Tour with Setes Cidades Including Lunch
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1,118 Ratings
Ribeira Grande
Experience the beauty of São Miguel's west half on a full-day tour. Visit Sete Cidades, Fogo Lake, Salto do Cabrito Waterfall, and more. Small group tour with expert guide.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ribeira Grande - Visit the center of Ribeira Grande, the second main town of the island and one of the most picturesque and beautiful towns in the Azores!
  • Ponta da Cintrao - Breathtaking coastal view, with the most beautiful cliffs of São Miguel Island
  • Salto do Cabrito - Discover one of the highest and most beautiful waterfalls of São Miguel island, surrounded by wild lush vegetation
  • Lagoa do Fogo - The most untouched and well preserved of the large lakes of São Miguel Island
  • Miradouro da Barrosa - Enjoy ample panoramic views of the island’s outline from one of the São Miguel’s highest peaks
  • Vista do Rei Miradouro - The eternal postcard view of the Sete Cidades twin lakes.
  • Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras - This lookout is not as photographed as the King’s view, but offers another amazing and perspective over Sete Cidades lakes from a completely different angle
  • Lagoa Azul - The blue side of Sete Cidades twin lakes. The town of Sete Cidades is set on shore of the blue lake.
  • Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado - Amazing coastal lookout over the town and islets of Mosteiros, on the westernmost part of São Miguel island,
  • Piscinas Naturais - Check these interesting ancient lave flows along the west coast, where natural pools have now formed, used by the locals for a refreshing swin in the summer
  • Ilheus dos Mosteiros - Observe the charming islets of Mosteiros from the nearest possible point from land
What's Included
  • Hotel drop-off (only in Ponta Delgada)
  • Hotel pick-up (only from Ponta Delgada, Lagoa or Ribeira Grande towns)
  • Lunch, with food, drink, dessert, and coffee
  • Expert driver/guide
What's Not Included
  • Any service not mentioned as being included
Additional Information

Experience the wonders of the Western half of São Miguel island, with highlights including Sete Cidades, Fogo Lake, Salto do Cabrito Waterfall, Mosteiros, Ribeira Grande and more!

Get ready to be captivated by the stunning views of Sete Cidades and Fogo’s crater lakes. Enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery of the cliffs and beaches along the island’s northwestern shoreline. Venture into the rich greenery in the heart of the island to find a magnificent waterfall.

• Attentive service ensured with our small group settings (8 participants per van).
• Knowledgeable guide present at all times to address any queries.
• Combine with the São Miguel East tour to make sure you cover all the prime spots of São Miguel in a span of just 2 days!

  • Instant confirmation at time of booking
  • Pick-up information required upon booking
  • Hotel pick-up is provided in Ponta Delgada city, please inquire about any other pickup locations for an additional fee
  • Pickup in Ponta Delgada city takes place between 9:00am and 9:20am
Location
Ribeira Grande
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ryanms8621ns
Jun 19, 2024
Excellent experience - Hugo was a great guide and I highly recommend this tour. The Ute art was perfect and everything well planned. If I come back I would do the tour again.
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Li_and_t
Jun 19, 2024
5-stars! Outstanding day. Great value. - We highly recommend booking this activity, as it was the highlight of our whole trip. 𝕁𝕠𝕒𝕠 is a fantastic guide, full of energy and insight — and a great photographer, too. We walked away with so many excellent photos and amazing memories. 𝕁𝕠𝕒𝕠 was really great at planning and timing to get the best views before (or after) the fog rolled through and to beat the lunch crowds. The views were stunning, the meal was excellent, and the towns we explored were beautiful. We really enjoyed getting to know this lovely island through this experience. The 9-seater van was also very comfortable with individual air vents at each seat, which makes a huge difference. We did both the West and East tour and highly recommend booking both to get the most of the experience. The two journeys are so different, with this one focused on view points and towns and the other on the natural resources, like the calderas. So, if you can only do one, it’s really just up to your personal preference on what you want to see most.
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Ashley_c
Jun 16, 2024
Great Day! - What a fantastic day. Joao was brilliant - from taking photos of everyone to his knowledge of the island, can't fault the day at all. Lunch was also great with plenty options & wine.
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Jane_g
Jun 16, 2024
Great Day with João - Our guide, João, was excellent! So knowledgeable and friendly with great taste in music. We hit all the best sights at the right time, it was like he knew when and where the fog would clear just for us. And he knows how to take a picture! I would 100% recommend!
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T4643sgashleyc
Jun 16, 2024
Highly Recommend - What an amazing day, João our tour guide was fantastic and knew all the best spots to get great photos of the fab scenery. We loved hearing all about the island, would definitely book again.
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Michaelhc6162vg
Jun 15, 2024
Unforgettable - Our tour guide Joao was the best. He was very informative. From history, beauty and culture, he covered it all. The pictures we got were amazing and the Azores is so beautiful
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Bobbi
Jun 15, 2024
Unforgettable Tour of São Miguel (West) with the Exceptional João! - I had an incredible full-day tour of the west of São Miguel Island in the Azores with João as my driver. He ensured every moment was enjoyable and informative, sharing fascinating insights about the island's history, culture, and natural wonders. He took us to breathtaking viewpoints, stunning natural landmarks, and charming local spots that I would have never discovered on my own. The beauty of São Miguel was truly highlighted by João's expert guidance and warm personality. If you're looking for a tour that combines spectacular scenery with exceptional service, I highly recommend booking with João. His passion for the Azores and dedication to providing a memorable experience truly sets him apart. Thank you, João, for an amazing day!
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Phoebe
Jun 15, 2024
Great Tour and Super Friendly Guide - Amazing experience. Our guide, G, did an awesome job showing us around the island and helping to take pictures. We were only able to spend a day on the island and this tour was a perfect way to see the most of the Azores with such limited time. Thank you!!
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Rmsilvalaw-davis
Jun 15, 2024
Take this Tour! - Amazing tour of the West side of the island. Gonçalvo was a wonderful guide who took his time and made sure we had a good time!
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Martha_m
Jun 14, 2024
Amazing Azores! - This tour is a great way to experience the west side of the island. Our guide, Gonzalo was very nice and accommodating.
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