São Miguel West Full Day Tour with Setes Cidades Including Lunch
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São Miguel West Full Day Tour with Setes Cidades Including Lunch
By Pure Azores Tours
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São Miguel’s west famously boasts a varied natural landscape, but seeing all it has to offer on a self-led tour can be difficult. Enjoy an itinerary that tours the region’s highlights, including Sete Cidades, Fogo Lake, and Mosteiros, and marvel at the mountain, coastal, lake, and jungle views you encounter throughout the trip. Travel across the rural landscape with ease, and relax with round-trip transport included.
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Ages 0-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 8h
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Live guide: Portuguese, English
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Highlights
- Enjoy a comprehensive itinerary that includes many of the region’s highlights
- Explore lakes, cliffs, and jungle in Sete Cidades, Mosteiros, and Caldeira Velha
- Gain insight into local life with lunch in Sete Cidades villages
- Benefit from your guide’s personalized attention on a small-group tour
- Lunch, with food, drink, dessert, and coffee
- Hotel pick-up (only from Ponta Delgada, Lagoa or Ribeira Grande towns)
- Expert driver/guide
- Hotel drop-off (only in Ponta Delgada)
What's not included- Any service not mentioned as being included
- Begin your day with hotel pickup from your centrally located Ponta Delgada hotel. Meet your guide and small group, board your transport vehicle and set off on your journey of São Miguel’s western region. Begin in the charming town of Ribeira Grande, renowned for its picturesque beauty. Marvel at the stunning coastal vista of Ponta da Cintrao, where majestic cliffs meet the azure sea. Continue to Salto do Cabrito, where a magnificent waterfall cascades amidst the verdant wilderness. Then, immerse yourself in the pristine allure of Lagoa do Fogo, one of the island's untouched treasures. Then head to Sete Cidades to explore the area’s natural landscape and take in island views. Stop in the Sete Cidades village for lunch, including drinks, dessert, and coffee. When replenished, continue to Mosteiros and discover its coastal cliffs, then onto Lake Fogo and Caldeira Velha to view their natural splendor. Finally, visit the Ribeira Grande town and view the largest beach in the Azores. At the end of your tour, relax as you’re driven back to your hotel.
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Please be ready for pick-up at 9:00AM. Please allow up to 20 minutes to conclude all the pick-ups in Ponta Delgada. Pick-ups in Ribeira Grande not before 9:30AM. We do not provide drop-off service in Ribeira Grande or Lagoa for this tour.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Nordela Airport, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Portugal
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Ponta Delgada Cruise Terminal
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 15444P7- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 15444P7
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- 90doritl0 contributionsBest value!Pure Azores is the finest tour company on the island. We have been on many tours before, but this was the best by far! Reliable, courteous, and worth the money. Etti Spaghetti was incredible! She took us to amazing places that we would never have gotten to without her. She has a lovely vibe, easy and relaxed, and her knowledge of the island and of the coolest places is precious.Written January 17, 2025
- 683tykkff0 contributions100% RecommendedThe tours was great, the cozido was delicious and the views everywhere were just breathtaking! Manuel, our guide, was also the kindest and provided plenty of information about everything.Written January 7, 2025
- 693linnethl0 contributionsHidden gemsSo many beautiful places on this island. This tour took me to some of the beaten track. You need good shoes and have to walk a bit to reach these places, but it s so worth it. João is a great guide.Written December 26, 2024
- anitahD1865RI0 contributionsMost enjoyable and informative tour. Joao was knowleable and extremely caring and concerned of our well-being. He is theJoao is wonderful! We were very lucky to have him as a guide. He shared camera tips and selected amazing locations for photos.Written December 15, 2024
- 欢 滕0 contributionsExcellent tourI had an incredible experience today with João as our tour guide! He made the entire tour unforgettable with his professionalism, enthusiasm, and deep knowledge. João ensured that we fully appreciated the stunning natural beauty of the area while providing exceptional service throughout. He was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to make everyone feel comfortable and engaged. I highly recommend João as a guide for anyone looking to enjoy a tour filled with breathtaking sights and outstanding service. Thank you, João, for such a wonderful day!Written December 15, 2024
- M1125JSleaha0 contributionsEasy adventures!Catia was our tour guide. She was funny, informative and flexible. We visited many ‘hidden gems’ and the rainbows were amazing that day!Written December 10, 2024
- sandibU741WA0 contributionsSpecial Day Exploring Sao MiguelWe had THE BEST day traveling to all of these special places in Sao Miguel with Catia today! We saw many beautiful water falls, fabulous ocean views to the North and lush calderas requiring a bit of hiking. So enjoyable. Catia was very knowledgeable about many things including island history as well as flora and fauna. Her passion for her country really came through. Os Melos for lunch was outstanding. What a purely delightful day! Obrigada!Written December 8, 2024
- angierI3346KZ0 contributionsTour guide Joao & The Hidden Gems! A must on your adventure!!The Hidden Gems Tour is an absolute must if you're looking for a more low-key, less busy adventure. The sights are breathtaking and our guide, Joao, was awesome! He was very knowledgeable of the island and shared personal stories, which added to the experience. We loved his love of music and his really great sense of humor! We are very happy that he was a part of our trip!! ~Angie & BrianWritten December 5, 2024
- 711irinat0 contributionsHidden treasures of AçoresThe most enjoyable tour guide ! I recommended him to my family for their upcoming trip in February! Would highly recommend to anyone who goes to Azores!Written December 2, 2024
- H702LSbrittanyh0 contributionsTerrific TourI had a pleasant time on the tour led by Joao. We saw beautiful sights, had a delightful lunch and the guide and guests were nice to spend time with. I recommend this tour.Written November 29, 2024
- Ronilva L0 contributionsGreat!In October, I had the pleasure of taking the East Side Tour of São Miguel in the Azores with my mum to celebrate her 50th birthday, and it was amazing. Joao, our guide, went above and beyond to make the experience memorable. His deep knowledge of the island, combined with his warm and engaging personality, made the day so special. Thank you 😊!Written November 26, 2024
- 498kerriem0 contributionsFantastic tour of the East & North Azores!The tour was amazing and personal! Our driver /guide Joao took us to some beautiful spots - and gave us excellent historical details about the country and places we visited ! Had us laughing all day! ❤️ would highly recommend this tour !Written November 24, 2024
- V5047SIsarab0 contributionsWonderful tour of the East part of Sao MiguelFantastic tour with wonderful guide Joao. Went to beautiful locations and had a lovely meal in Furnas cooked in the ground by the natural heat. Joao made our trip fun and memorable. Thanks!Written November 24, 2024
- 27Jean0 contributionsAn unforgettable tour, not to be missed.I highly recommend going on this tour. Our tour guide Joao was absolutely amazing. He explained everything to us in a very informative but lighthearted manner. He has a great sense if humour and lunch provided was delicious. The scenery is out of this world. You will not be disappointed.Written November 23, 2024
- razeng20240 contributionsExcellent experience! Great guide!The hidden Gems tour was an amazing experience! The nature was breathtaking. Our guide Joao was very professional and friendly! He made us feel very comfortable to ask questions about the island and to get the best experience. Also, the lunch was very delicious!Written November 21, 2024
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V.B
São Miguel, Portugal13 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
I would highly recommend this tour to all whom wish to get a better perspective of the east section of this beautiful island, as well as learn about it's history,geography,culture and more thanks to the most informative and passionate guide Joào
As l am a very independent traveller and usually avoid guided tours l was extremely taken back by this much more personalized experience alongside 5 other guests/ travellers.
Fortunately the weather was rather good for this time of year and in Joào's capable hands and with his excellent knowledge and understanding of climate changes here, he was able to calculate the best route that incorporated all our breath taking stops / views to avoid the low clouds/fog.
Our stop at a local restaurant was an interesting experience for myself and one other guest as we were obviously the only vegetarians. We were faced with mostly delicious traditional meat and fish dishes for some on the buffet counter ( help yourself style).Therefore we had a very restricted choice,but if you let the team know in advance they will try and do their best to accommodate your requirements.However,this didn't lessen my enjoyment for the day and the atmosphere amongst locals was a pleasant one, as was the afternoon part of our tour which continued through amazing green vegetation and more until our final destination which was pineapple plantation which has a totally different approach to developing the fruits growth, but that's for you to discover when you come on this first class tour and then you will definitely want to book other tours with this team, especially if they are all as delightful as Joào.
Traveller- VB from England
As l am a very independent traveller and usually avoid guided tours l was extremely taken back by this much more personalized experience alongside 5 other guests/ travellers.
Fortunately the weather was rather good for this time of year and in Joào's capable hands and with his excellent knowledge and understanding of climate changes here, he was able to calculate the best route that incorporated all our breath taking stops / views to avoid the low clouds/fog.
Our stop at a local restaurant was an interesting experience for myself and one other guest as we were obviously the only vegetarians. We were faced with mostly delicious traditional meat and fish dishes for some on the buffet counter ( help yourself style).Therefore we had a very restricted choice,but if you let the team know in advance they will try and do their best to accommodate your requirements.However,this didn't lessen my enjoyment for the day and the atmosphere amongst locals was a pleasant one, as was the afternoon part of our tour which continued through amazing green vegetation and more until our final destination which was pineapple plantation which has a totally different approach to developing the fruits growth, but that's for you to discover when you come on this first class tour and then you will definitely want to book other tours with this team, especially if they are all as delightful as Joào.
Traveller- VB from England
Written February 11, 2020
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Jose
Newport, RI2 contributions
Mar 2020
I would highly recommend Pure Azores Tours. You will be in good hands if you have the good fortune of getting João as your guide. He was excellent- passionate about his island, knowledgeable, and accommodating to everyone on my tour. The scenery and vegetation along the route was beautiful. Caveat- weather can be 'iffy.' I had spoken to someone who had taken the exact tour the day before who said they didn't see a thing because of the overcast and clouds over the miradouros. The visit to the Arruda Pineapple Plantation was an interesting stop learning the pineapple growing process. Lunch was included at a restaurant filled with local families out for a Saturday meal. It was a great tour with a great guide. Muito obrigado, João!
Written March 14, 2020
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luvs2travl2009
Shelton, CT254 contributions
We did this tour today with John. Despite the rapidly changing weather, he was able to get us to the views we came to see in almost clear weather. He is so professional, so knowledgeable and above all so personal and upbeat. We learned so much, saw unbelievably beautiful sights. Our safety and comfort were always paramount. Lunch was a delicious buffet with terrific homemade food. Great tour, greater guy!!! We won the lottery getting John as our guide.
Written January 26, 2020
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Tim
1 contribution
Feb 2020
Had a beautiful trip with our tour guide Joao. We travelled to Sao Miguel on a cruise ship, so we just had this one day to explore the very best spots of Sao Miguel Island.
Our guide always checked the current weather conditions, so we were able to see the Highlights of the (western) Island under perfect conditions, because the weather can change often a day! He always gave very interesting information and provided us with water. The food was very tasty, too!
I totally recommend this tour to everybody who wants to explore the stunning landscapes of the Island.
Our guide always checked the current weather conditions, so we were able to see the Highlights of the (western) Island under perfect conditions, because the weather can change often a day! He always gave very interesting information and provided us with water. The food was very tasty, too!
I totally recommend this tour to everybody who wants to explore the stunning landscapes of the Island.
Written February 16, 2020
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kimJ5825GV
Galena, OH17 contributions
Mar 2020
We wanted tours an introduction of the island, and we booked the West Tour as our first all day tour for one half of the island. Phillip was our guide, and he was very good. He did the full tour in English and Portuguese. He was great and trying to show us great views (the weather was not fully cooperative), and made the day fun. He was very knowledgeable, and helped us navigate all the great food at lunch.
Written March 15, 2020
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JorgeparaSãoMiguel
Ponta Delgada, Portugal400 contributions
Apr 2022
I just can't say enough about Joâo our guide who was incredible. His enthusiasm and love for Sao Miguel really comes through his thorough and thoughtful explanations of the beauty of the island. These tours are great value and while I drove over the rest of mainland Portugal it was great for 2 days to allow Joâo to drive, play Fado music and talk about Sao Miguel and let me take pictures. I am a veteran of many tours but Joâo stands out as the best. The lunch was amazing. Lunch for me was a 5 inch piece of home made chourico with batatas. I grew up on the stuff and love it. I can't recommend this tour highly enough except for the East tour that was just as amazing.
Written May 4, 2022
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nmcdon321
West Springfield, MA14 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
There were about 7 of us on this tour, 4 of which were in my group specifically. Our guide Wilson didn’t really talk to us outside of the information he provided. He was very informative and had lots of knowledge about the Azorean history and the west side of the island but he didn’t have much personality outside of that. This was primarily just awkward at lunch time when we were all sitting around a table eating in silence. The food was mediocre; I ordered steak that was very tough and I couldn’t cut into it. It was my only “bad” meal on the island that week. The people who ordered swordfish liked theirs though. The views that we were taken to was incredible and it was a cloudy day so unfortunately we couldn’t see KINGS view of Sete Cidades for very long- but he did try to make the route so that we could see it before the fog overcame it.
Written January 12, 2020
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Marta N
Villafranca di Verona, Italy62 contributions
Beautiful team, great English and we've received all the information we needed. We feel like we can now present the Azores 😁 all guides were easy going, fun and passionate about the island. We did all the tours offered by Pure Azores and we can only recommend them. As a consequence, we also met 4 different guides and they were all incredible. The groups are small and we met really nice and interesting people to chat with for the day. Don't hesitate and book ;) only thing I would advise to the Pure Azores team is to offer a small discount to those booking all of their tours, a kind of package. Thanks for making our stay so amazing!
Written May 4, 2022
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Zazaqada
Washington DC, DC12 contributions
Sep 2021 • Solo
I had two excellent experiences touring São Miguel island with Pure Azores Tours. Just as in my first day touring the East side of the island, I was placed with an awesome and friendly guide who delivered an amazing, safe, and informative experience of the West side of the island. From the beginning, Filipe was heartwarming, knowledgeable, and friendly. He was enthusiastic about every stop we made and provided fascinating insights on even the smallest details. His number one priority was for us to have an unforgettable and enjoyable experience. With his guidance, we saw and learned about many gorgeous sites including Sete Cidades, Lake Fogo (Fire lake), and Caldeira Velha which was reminiscent of Jurassic Park, as he promised. Every visit was well-orchestrated, with the guide often dropping us at the entrance and then picking us up or parking at the end of our walking destination for ultimate convenience. We were treated to breathtaking views, engaging stories, and a delicious snd hearty lunch. As we drove home at the end of the day, Filipe held an informal Q&A to allow us to ask any questions we wished about the island and his life growing up there. It was an awe-inspiring tour and the next day I rented a car and, together with two other women I befriended on the tour, utilized the info we had gained to continue building unforgettable memories of São Miguel. Five stars!
Written October 2, 2021
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Anh T
6 contributions
Dec 2021 • Solo
Highly recommended this tour with Joan! I had an amazing time and truly appreciate the beauty of Azores. The itinerary was very well thought out so we did not rush in any of the stops. Joan is very knowledgeable and passionate in providing us stories and details in each stop. Overall I can not recommend this tour enough!
Written December 2, 2021
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Q1. what is an e-mail address? i can call you.
Q2. my accommodation is near by the “Casa Cheia”
(Rua Teófilo Braga 10, 9680-180 Vila Franca Do Campo) is it available for pick-up and drop-off?
Written September 29, 2023
The best way to communicate with the tour company is through Whatsapp. They were very responsive and will be able to answer your questions about pickup. They picked us up at the tourism information center on the waterfront near the main city square which was only about a 10 minute walk from our Airbnb.
Written October 1, 2023
Hi, can we get a vegetarian or seafood lunch option?
Written April 27, 2022
hi, the lunch is a la carte, so you choice yourself food and yes have many vegeterian options and most seafood.
Written May 2, 2022
We will be docked on a cruise ship on Saturday 5/7 from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Will there be enough time to do the above full day tour? Please advise. Thank you.
Written March 31, 2022
Hi
I’m not sure, but please make a call straight to Pure Azores office or use the chat option in their website.
Phone: +351 932 532 200
Be prepared for very friendly customer service😊
Written April 1, 2022
Yes they have. It’s +351 932 532 200
There’s also a chat option in their websites.
Written December 8, 2021
Nina G
Hechtel-Eksel, Belgium
Is this tour adjusted for Kids (10, 12 & 15 y)? Do they pay the same amount? Thank you.
Written August 24, 2021
Hello, We will be arriving by cruise ship on 4/16/22. Do you do pick-ups at the port? Thanks!
Written July 21, 2021
Yes they do. Just tell them the pick up address when you book the tour in Pure Azores websites.
Written July 22, 2021
Arriving by cruise ship. Do we get picked up at or near the ship?
Written September 25, 2019
Arriving by cruise ship. Will we be picked up by the ship?
Written September 25, 2019
Sorry-I’m unable to answer. We were picked up by a van at our hotel (Azor Hotel)
Written October 14, 2019
Ciao, se il tour è overbooking da TripAdvisor, c'è la possibilità di prenotarlo da altro canale?
Written September 19, 2019
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