Sao Miguel Tours & Attractions

Adventure yourself and have fun on the natural conditions of the Azores. In this canyoning playground you will combine a variety of abseils/rappels, slide and jumps to natural clear water pools.

Explore the West half of São Miguel island, including Sete Cidades, Fogo Lake, Salto do Cabrito Waterfall, Mosteiros, Ribeira Grande and a lot more! Enjoy breathtaking views over the unforgettable Sete Cidades and Fogo crater lakes. See beautiful coastal views of the cliffs and beaches of the island's northwestern coast. Immerse in the lush vegetation in the center of the island to discover a gorgeous waterfall. • Personalised attention only possible in a small group (8 people per van). • Expert guide to answer all your questions throughout the day. • Book together with São Miguel East tour, to guarantee seeing the absolute best of São Miguel in just 2 days!

Join an exciting Marine Wildlife tour with Biologists and Naturalists, to see and learn more about Whales, Dolphins, Turtles, Fish, Birds, and the season's marine biodiversity of the Azores Islands! Unlock the island's scenic coastline, the sandy beaches and the Princess Ring Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, along with all the best kept secrets of sea life in the heart of the Atlantic.

Enjoy this 8-hour tour which can be tailored entirely to your needs and preferences. Use a 4x4 and skilled guide/driver to explore Azores, Portugal at your own pace.

Discover the East half of São Miguel island, including Furnas, Ribeira dos Caldeirões waterfall and Nordeste! Enjoy tremendous views over Furnas lake and town, observe the volcanic mud pools in action, dazzle with the beauty of Ribeira dos Caldeirões waterfall and get inspired by the high cliffs of Nordeste. Lunch is the famous "cozido", the local stew slow cooked in the volcanic soil (alternatives available for non-meat eaters), with drinks, dessert and coffee also included! Possible to swim in the thermal pools in Furnas (optional, not included). • Personalized attention, only possible in a small group (8 people max). • Expert guide to answer all your questions throughout the day. • Book together with São Miguel West tour, to guarantee seeing the absolute best of São Miguel in just 2 days!

Discover some of the best food in Portugal on this 3h culinary walking tour through Ponta Delgada, the main city of the Azores islands. Sample unique and delicious foods, while learning about the local traditions, culture and gastronomy, as you walk through charming cobblestone streets. ​Have a taste of the Azores and get immersed in surprising flavours and tales! • taste local specialties, to be found nowhere else in the world • gain knowledge and background of Azorean food • learn secrets of traditional cuisine from local artisans • visit the local market, meet traders and sample their quality produce From timeless recipes to innovative modern cuisine, you will enjoy a progressive menu that includes the unique Azorean pineapple, physalis and blackberry jams, seafood and organic meat products, ending up with homemade desserts such as passionfruit bavaroise or green tea ice cream!

Visit one on the seven wonders of Portugal!  We travel the rim of the crater on a small dirt track see views that others miss out on. We make various stops along the way including the famous Vista do Rei (the kings view).  This 3 1/2 hour tour is our best seller and cannot be missed. The breathtaking views will make you want more.  We also make a small stop inside the crater for coffee, drinks, washrooms etc.... Around each corner is a new adventure.

PRIVATE TOUR - This tour is designed for those intending to see nature in its wild state, getting away from massif touristic places. See the most spectacular hidden lakes in the Azores on a full-day combined tour - Jeep Safari + Congro Walking Tour - all of that with some tasty Azorean specialties at lunch time.

Taste the culture, the history and the beauty that makes the Azores such a fabulous place to have a wine and food experience! • Experience some of the Azores' best wines, drinks, and bites • Enjoy a fun and informative evening out, suitable for the beginner as for experienced food and wine lovers • Learn through compelling stories, shared by passionate local guides • Explore bars, eateries and related shops • Learn your way around Azorean beverages, culture, and nightlife. • Great-value: all food and drinks included Tastings include: • 100% Azorean-grown food and beverages. • Amazing wines from our local community! • Please note: this is a WALKING tour (about 1.5km walk). Itinerary overview: You will explore the historic downtown of Ponta Delgada, visiting venues such as a repurposed 1600's jail, the oldest harbor tavern, a stop with many artisanal liqueurs, gourmet shops, classy bars, and a few surprises. Wine and food lovers will love this fun, small-group tour!

Immerse in the natural beauty of the Azores on this full-day whales and volcanoes tour. Observe several varieties of whales in their natural habitat and look out for dolphins jumping in the water. Travel by boat along the coastline towards Lagoa do Fogo and Caldeira Velha, feasting on a delicious lunch along the way. Visit an active volcano and learn how scientists are using energy from the volcano to produce electricity. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to see the Azores' real beauty.

Discover and explore Sete Cidades and its lagoons on this half-day tour. Let yourself be surprised by the unique beauty of the Sete Cidades lagoon and several viewpoints along the volcanic crater, as well as viewpoints overlooking the Atlantic ocean. We take you to a pineapple plantation to get to know the cultivation of this fruit on the island of São Miguel.

The volcano crater provides stunning views over the valley of Setes Cidades. The amazing view over the two lakes provides moments of great adrenaline and emotions.

On this tour you will be the driver of an ATV and this will probably be the best way to feel the Island. This tour will take you to the highest points of the mountains that surround the volcano of Lagoa do Fogo. Expect adventure and many surprises as a fountain buried by the lava of a volcano or hidden locations from ancient battles.

The volcano crater provides stunning views over the valley of Sete Cidades. The amazing view over the two lakes provides moments of great adrenaline and emotions.

On this tour we visit both the western and central craters. In the western crater of Sete Cidades we vistit stunning views at 650 meters above sea level on the the rim of the crater. We view below us the twin lake with the princesses and sheppards tears. This crater is one of the seven wonders of Portugal and is a must see. Lunch and drinks in a local restaurante is included.   In Lagoa do Fogo we have a chance to visit Caldeira Velha (Entrance fee not included in price).  Here we have a chance to swim in the therrmal waters.  Said to make you look 10 years younger after swimming in the hot waterfall. This tour is a best seller!!!  Not to be missed!!

Taste some of the world’s best cheeses, paired with top-rated local wines, in this exclusive experience designed by Hungry Whales - Cultural & Food Tours Azores. With more than 40 varieties of award-winning cheeses and centuries of wine making experience, the Azores are an unknown gem for food and wine lovers! Highlights: ・Premium tastings ・100% Azorean artisanal cheeses and top-rated wines ・Generous amounts ・Experienced and knowledgable culinary guides ・Tasty, informative and relaxed experience ・Personalised

Our Canyoning tours will take you to explore magnificent rivers and waterfalls using different techniques (such as jumps, rappel, and slides). Undoubtedly, the most thrilling and fun way to experience the Azorean nature and some of its most impressive natural “monuments” and untouched landscapes!

The volcano crater provides stunning views over the valley of Setes Cidades. The amazing view over the two lakes provides moments of great adrenaline and emotions.

What could be more relaxing than an evening at the hot springs with a local dinner!  Join in on this 6 hour small group tour in Furnas on the island of São Miguel and come join in on some great local experiences.  Enjoy complimentary hotel pickup and drop off in an air-conditioned minivan.  Relax and delight in a thermal bath and then bring your ravenous appetite to dinner. This tour includes: -Pickup at Ponta Delgada city; -Guidance and assistance of a professional tour guide; -Transportation in a confortable Mercedes van. - Dinner with appetizers, drinks, desserts and coffee. If you wish to benefit from the meal package our main meal suggestion would be the local "cozido das Furnas", served along with local bread, cheese, butter. Drinks such as wines, beers, water, light sodas/juices etc. Desserts and coffees/tea are also part of the package.

On this tour you will be the driver of an buggy / UTV and this will probably be the best way to feel and experience this part of São Miguel Island. This tour will take you to the highest points of the mountains that surround Sete Cidades Volcano. The itinerary is On and Offroad and you will have the opportunity to visit some of the trails that are part of the Azores Airlines Rallye. If the weather is good, you can count on awesome views to the lakes and the ocean. This will make you feel as you are on the top of the world. Our team of experient guides will ensure your safety and provide brief explanations at each stop. You can expect adventure! Itinerary: * Fenais da Luz ( North cost) * Pico da Cruz (845 meters altitude) View to Lagoa de Santiago, lagoa Rasa and Sete Cidades lagoon. * Vista da Rainha/Miradouro das Cumeeiras ( View point for Sete Cidades, Green and Blue Lagoon) * Cerrado das Freiras * Passing by Capelas village * Fenais da Luz

Visit Vila Franca do Campo the first capital of the island, rich in history, where offshore one of the largest naval battles in the Azores was fought; Explore the volcanological activities of one of the most active volcanoes in the Azores, as well as all its eruptive history over 100,000 years old; Enjoy a Portuguese stew with a truly Azorean spirit, cooked on volcanic soil for 6 hours. (Lunch included); See for yourself why it is the Furnas Valley considered by experts to be the largest hydropolis in the world for its diversity of mineral waters and hot springs from its springs; Admire the imposing Véu da Noiva Waterfall, on the Ribeira dos Caldeirões, located in the Parish of Achada in the Northeast Council; Explore the Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park located in the Northeast Municipality and its 5 existing Water Mills; Visit one of only two tea plantations / factories in Europe.

Join this full day tour visiting the Sete Cidades volcanic crater with its beautiful blue and green lake and others amazing view points and other small lakes around. Stop for lunch (lunch, drinks, deserts included). In the afternoon visit the top of Lagoa do Fogo mountain and volcanic crater with an amazing view above the lake, and the north and south shores of the island. Visit the beautiful Santa Barbara beach at Ribeira Grande City.

See the sights of Azores on your stop in Ponta Delgada on this rugged tour of the natural outdoors. Choose between shore excursion to Sete Cidades, half-day tour to Furnas and half-day tour to Lagoa do Fogo. Once you are picked at the pier, get ready for a half-day of exploring. You can choose from three tour options, each with its own destination: Sete Cidades, Furnas or Lagoa do Fogo.

At 947m above the sea level rises Pico da Barrosa, where throughout the route we can observe the diversity of the local fauna and flora. An enormous crater hides the glamorous Lagoa do Fogo at the top of the Fogo (Fire) Volcano at 575m above sea level. The beauty of the scenery sharpens ours senses with the luxurious vegetation – some endemic – from a spectacular landscape that reveals the magnificence of what nature presents us, on a journey that will last in your memory.

Unique ride on a Glass bottom Boat with close views of the ocean bottom. Opportunity to snorkel around the islet and learn more about its characteristics. This exclusive product differentiates our offer from all others in the tourist market of São Miguel Island. Discover the life that lies deep in the Azores Sea with the greatest comfort, safety and toilet on board. We are the only company on the island of São Miguel to operate a boat that allows you to know the wonderful and amazing Azorean seabed with the greatest comfort and safety.

The interior of São Miguel hides waterfalls and streams that one can explore actively with Canyoning. Walking inside the water, jump into crystal clear water pools, sliding between rocks shaped by the flow of the stream and challenge the waterfalls flowing from the top, these are the ingredients for moments of adrenaline and fun, in a genuine water park created by nature. Join Picos de Aventura on Canyoning adventure at Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park for a half day tour with certified monitors.

Uncover a hidden gem on this full-day 4x4 tour to Nordeste from Ponta Delgada. Despite being a lesser-known destination, many pleople consider Nordeste (North East) one of the island’s most beautiful spots and it is also the oldest part of the Island. Your guide will take you to some of the most scenic sights in Nordeste, such as the massive mountain range of Tronqueira and the waterfalls of Ribeira dos Caldeirões Park.

The activity is accompanied by experienced guides and with specialized training, being offered to the clients photos and videos of the adventure! The equipment used is daily disinfected and of professional quality.

See Whales, Dolphins, and Lagoa do Fogo - enjoy local food, magnificent island views, learn about volcanoes, bathe at Caldeira Velha hotsprings or Salto do Cabrito cold waterfall - a Full Day!

Go where the traditional tourist circuits will not, allowing a different view of these two volcanic complex classified as protected landscape. At the center of the island 947m above the sea level rises Pico da Barrosa, where throughout the route we can observe the diversity of the local fauna and flora. An enormous crater hides the glamorous Lagoa do Fogo at the top of the Fogo Volcano at 575m above sea level. The beauty of the scenery sharpens ours senses with the luxurious vegetation – some endemic. Toward to the west side of the island with stops at dazzling locations that raise the spirit gathering happiness, go to the inside of the caldera of Sete Cidades Volcano, uncovering secrets and legends that Sete Cidades encloses. Spectacular landscapes that reveals the magnificence of what nature presents us, on a journey that will last in your memory.

Tour dedicated to Azorean Gastronomy with passing by Lagoa do Fogo in the middle. You can taste all the flavors of the Azores in general, including cheeses, fruit, tea, fresh fish and wonderful meat.

After exploring several lakes around the area with an all-terrain ride travel, along the craters of Sete Cidades, visit the small parish and then continue your way to the sea shore to witness the secondary volcano wonders of hot sea water (lunch included).

Private Airport transfer to your hotel in Ponta Delgada city. Price per vehicle with capacity of 4 passengers. Professional driver in a comfortable vehicle (minivan) with space for luggage. Your transfer from the airport will take approximately 10 minutes

Choose yourself what to visit on your full-day 9-hour tour of Sao Miguel, Azores; 100% personalized circuit in a comfortable 8-seater car, with exclusively private guide; We customize your tour to suit your interests, and based on your intended destination. You can also customize your tour to suit your interests, and based on your intended destination. Starting at your Hotel or accommodation, around 09:00 am we will welcome you and customize your itinerary deciding with you how to spend your day on this amazing island. You can choose Furnas, Nordeste, Sete Cidades or Lagoa do Fogo. You can combine multiple points, decide to deeply explore one place or just trust us, and let your local tour guide drive you around the most beautiful sights in São Miguel. Everything is made to please you and provide you the perfect day. Comfortably seated, traveling alone or with your family, we give special attention to your interests. Just lay back and enjoy.

On this tour you will be the driver of an quad / ATV and this will probably be the best way to feel and experience this part of São Miguel Island. This tour will take you to the highest points of the mountains that surround Sete Cidades Volcano. The itinerary is On and Offroad and you will have the opportunity to visit some of the trails that are part of the Azores Airlines Rallye. If the weather is good, you can count on awesome views to the lakes and the ocean. This will make you feel as you are on the top of the world. Our team of experient guides will ensure your safety and provide brief explanations at each stop. You can expect adventure! Itinerary: * Fenais da Luz ( North cost) * Pico da Cruz (845 meters altitude) View to Lagoa de Santiago, lagoa Rasa and Sete Cidades lagoon. * Vista da Rainha/Miradouro das Cumeeiras ( View point for Sete Cidades, Green and Blue Lagoon) * Cerrado das Freiras * Passing by Capelas village * Fenais da Luz  

Join a fantastic and unique Wildlife Experience! Swim with wild Dolphins in the open ocean, and snorkel the atlantic underwater scenario of the Azores Islands! The best connection to Nature in a glimpse to the season’s coastal marine fauna and flora in the heart of the Atlantic.

Whales, Food, and the Princess Ring Islet - Full Day. Enjoy a Whale Watching boat tour, local food lunch at a seafront village restaurant, and ferry on a traditional fishing boat to snorkel and explore the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo!

Spend a day exploring hidden gems of São Miguel Island, away from the big crowds! The island of São Miguel is beautiful everywhere and has a lot to see besides the super famous attractions. Tour in comfort by minivan in a small group led by an expert guide. Drive through the quiet roads of the inner island surrounded by forests and green pastures. See the native vegetation of the Azores in well-preserved areas and learn about their uses in the early history of the islands. From ample views from mountain tops, to waterfalls, cliffs, a small lake, this tour goes to many amazing places that are not part of the main tourist itineraries. This tour is accessible to everyone and doesn’t require difficult walks.

Combine exclusivity to customization and maximum attention from a local tour guide In São Miguel island, Azores. Personalize your itinerary and know everything about the local culture, history, flora and vulcanology. Groups are up to 6 passengers, ensuring superior confort and personal attention from your tour guide. This tour will alow you to explore the best locations of the island, including lakes sceneries within volcano craters, shore views and even sceneries from the highest island's grounds including one of the 7 natural wonders of Portugal and an active but dormant volcano of Lagoa do Fogo. 

Amazing e-bike ride on the rim top of the main Volcano Crater of Sete Cidades. You will discover the best views/sights of the area and have the opportunity to bike down inside the a collapsed volcano and visit inside it the green and the blue lakes and the old Village. On the way up and back to our starting point you will have the opportunity to stop and the amazing Santiago Lake. The Electric system will give you a help to bike climb easily the 300 meters (aprox 945 feet) back to the top of the crater and beginning point.

Head off-road and see the best of the Portuguese countryside on this full-day 4x4 tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada. Zoom along rugged off-road tracks by 4x4 vehicle with a guide, and admire fine views over the Lagoa das Empadadas and the Lagoa de Santiago (two local lakes). Explore the charming coastal village of Mosteiros, where traditional fishing boats line the harbour walls. Along the way, discover natural attractions including the colorful lakes of Azul and Verde, and the basalt beaches of the Portuguese coastline.

Following the southern coast of the island bound for the wonderful Furnas Valley, a natural theater where the black basalt contrasts with the blue sea and the green hills. Awaits us, a lagoon ripped through gardens of sparkling flowers and dense forest taking us to the world of fairy tales. Area of mineral and thermal waters, near Lagoa das Furnas where the famous “Cozido” is cooked inside earth´s heat. A magnificent setting, provided by fumaroles, will wrap you in a fog of mystery and magical atmosphere.

This is super fun activity in the middle of wild nature of the Azores Islands. Suitable to all ages and people. Come jump, slide, abseil and climb with us the unique waterlines of Nordeste

This tour visits the Furnas crater.  (Lunch and drinks included (wine, beer, soft drinks) We take many secondary roads to see things that others miss out on. We visit many hot springs and caldeiras with various stops including; Tea plantation, Pico do Ferro, Furnas Lake, Caldeiras of Furnas, Lunch (Cozido- local meal cooked in the hot springs for 6 hours) Dona Beija (Swimming is available in the hot thermal pools)(Will make you look 10 years younger) or Terra Nostra Garden.  (Entrance not included in price.) Nossa Srª da Paz Vila Franca Ponta Delgada

See the sights of Azores on your stop in Ponta Delgada on this off-road tour of the natural outdoors. Once you are picked at the pier, get ready for a half-day of exploring. You can choose from three tour options, each with its own destination: Sete Cidades, Furnas or Lagoa do Fogo but other options can be considered in the time frame available.

The volcano crater provides stunning views over the valley of Setes Cidades. The amazing view over the two lakes provides moments of great adrenaline and emotions.

You must try night-time bathing at least once in your lifetime. For many of years now, people have come from near and far to soak in the healing hot waters from Furnas. Your dinner will be special too, Portuguese stew cooked in the pots dipped into the floor and will cook for several hours with the vulcanic heat. Apart from all this, you can also admire Caldeiras das Furnas: multiple boiling water and mud springs as well as mini-geysers. They are strewn all over the town. You can also try the mineral waters or have a cup of local tea using the natural hot water. Don't worry about the weather, worse is better, imagine you in warm water to the neck and feeling the cold drops of rain in your head or you can have a beautiful night full of stars, come to see what you gonna get.

If you are looking for adventure and activities on the sea fishing is an excellent opportunity during your holidays in the Azores. Join us for an unforgettable tour at the sea with a lot of fun and all the professionalism as usual. This fishing trip in São Miguel provides you a unique and unforgettable experience capturing different species of fish. On this tour we practice jigging fishing technique. This fishing technique has proved to be a worldwide phenomenon due to the possibility of its enormous catches. Jigging allows the fisherman to come across the various fish that inhabit the depths of the seas.

Furnas is one of the most famous and beautiful spots on the island of São Miguel with a history of volcanic activity that has left a legacy of particularly impressive natural hot springs, fumaroles, and thermal water.

This Canyoning is simply amazing! You are going to have the chance to rappel down waterfalls, jumping to natural pools and waterslide with the best guides of São Miguel Island and they have the best tips for you to enjoy during the rest of your vacations