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Sete Cidades Lagoons & Mosteiros Basaltic Coastline - West Coast
(6) Reviews
Ponta Delgada
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The remaining time of the Tour is the minimum time driving between our destinations. Don't worry we'll have plenty to see even while driving.
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Any options chosen outside the menu for lunch will be charged separately.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the many Lagoons of Sete Cidades. Reach high viewpoints atop volcanic walls. Visit the village inside the crater. Indulge your tasting buds in the Azorean gastronomy, a regional buffet lunch. Escape to a calmer setting, walk by the lagoon’s shore, surrounded by lush vegetation and abundant non-predatory wildlife. Understand what makes this village prevail inside the dormant crater. Contemplate Mosteiros and its outstanding basaltic coastline. Drive down to the coast and enjoy a beach walk contemplating the close islets. Reaching the natural pools you’ll be able to enjoy a quick swim, or just enjoy the refreshing ocean breeze. Flexibility and empathy are some of our values. Reach ou...
Highlights
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local sweet delicacy
Bottled water
Local Knowledgeable Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Optional hikes and swimming (depending on weather conditions)
Local Food Buffet Lunch cooked the Azorean way (vegetarian available)
WiFi on board
Sete Cidades Lagoons & Mosteiros Basaltic Coastline - West Coast
(6) Reviews
Ponta Delgada
About
Discover the many Lagoons of Sete Cidades. Reach high viewpoints atop volcanic walls. Visit the village inside the crater. Indulge your tasting buds in the Azorean gastronomy, a regional buffet lunch. Escape to a calmer setting, walk by the lagoon’s shore, surrounded by lush vegetation and abundant non-predatory wildlife. Understand what makes this village prevail inside the dormant crater. Contemplate Mosteiros and its outstanding basaltic coastline. Drive down to the coast and enjoy a beach walk contemplating the close islets. Reaching the natural pools you’ll be able to enjoy a quick swim, or just enjoy the refreshing ocean breeze. Flexibility and empathy are some of our values. Reach ou...
Highlights
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local sweet delicacy
Bottled water
Local Knowledgeable Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Optional hikes and swimming (depending on weather conditions)
Local Food Buffet Lunch cooked the Azorean way (vegetarian available)
WiFi on board
Itinerary
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Miradouro do Pico do Carvao
Start by driving up to the caldera's wall through a inner road of the island, stop by a viewpoint to see both north and south coastlines and the vast hills and volcanic formations along São Miguel.
15 minutes
2
Muro Das Nove Janelas
Check the old roman style aqueducts that were used to carry fresh water among villages without access to tap water back in the day. We'll stop by two different structures, one of them being one the most popular stops on social media: the Nine Windows wall of Sete Cidades,
30 minutes
3
Lagoa do Canario
Reach into a secluded lagoon surrounded by trees, the Lagoa do Canário can be contemplated only from a few access points. The lush vegetation of Cryptomerias and high humidity in the air, makes it like we're walking into an enchanted forest.
30 minutes
4
Miradouro da Boca do Inferno
Take a easy walk through the natural park of Lagoa do Canario up until the viewpoint of Boca do Inferno, where one can contemplate the valleys formed around the Sete Cidades volcano, the Blue and Green lagoons and the village of Sete Cidades. From an height of around 700 meters above sea level there's a lot to appreciate.
(A minimum level of physical aptitude is required due to a steep climb to the viewpoint.)
30 minutes
5
Vista do Rei Miradouro
Contemplate the whole vastness of Sete Cidades green and blue lagoons from the King's View viewpoint, learn about the history of the abandoned hotel that lies in ruins and the legend behind the lagoons. We'll make a stop on a less busy stop before reaching the very populated viewpoint.
15 minutes
6
Lagoa de Santiago
Descend into the caldera through the Hydrangeas Road! Depending on the time of the year contemplate the lush hydrangeas bushes on both sides of the road. Making a stop by another viewpoint, you'll discover the Santiago lagoon from up above.
15 minutes
7
Caldeira das Sete Cidades
A quick stop by the bridge dividing the Green and Blue lagoons of Sete Cidades. Quick photo for your everlasting memories.
15 minutes
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Sete Cidades
Local Food Buffet Lunch cooked the Azorean way.
For lunch, indulge your tasting buds with our regional style food, you’ll have options of meat, fish and vegetarian at a family owned local restaurant. (Starter, Main Course, Drink, Dessert and Coffee included)
1 hour and 15 minutes
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Lagoa Verde / Lagoa das Sete Cidades
Have a walk around a section of the blue lagoon of Sete Cidades, to let the food go down slowly and reconnect yourself with serenity from nature.
30 minutes
10
Sete Cidades
Dwell around the village of Sete Cidades to check the local tea house or just one of the very few beautiful neo-gothic churches on the island.
15 minutes
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Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado
Reach the top of a cliff on the westernmost point of São Miguel to appreciate the views of Mosteiros and its islets, learn about the story of the missing Azorean island. We'll also introduce to you points of interest around the area.
15 minutes
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Mosteiros Beach
Descend into Mosteiros, a fajã formation, that compasses a vast coast of dark rock formations, a beach with an unique view of the Mosteiros islets and natural pools formed by lava flows. Optional swims (conditions apply).