São Miguel West Full Day Tour with Setes Cidades Including Lunch Discount Tickets

Get your discount tickets for the São Miguel West Highlights: Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo & Lunch, save up to 9% !

Overview

Discover the best of western São Miguel on a small-group tour that combines volcanic landscapes, crater lakes, dramatic coastlines, and breathtaking viewpoints. Visit the island's most iconic attractions, including Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo, while also exploring lesser-known viewpoints and scenic coastal areas that many visitors miss. Enjoy a traditional Azorean lunch included in the tour, travel in the comfort of a modern 100% electric van, and benefit from the personal attention of a local guide in a group limited to just 8 guests. With a relaxed pace, stunning scenery, and a carefully designed itinerary, this tour offers one of the most complete ways to experience the highlights of western São Miguel in a single day. Unlike larger bus tours, you'll enjoy more time at each stop, a quieter and more comfortable journey, and the flexibility that comes with a genuinely small-group experience.

Pickup Information

Pick-up is available from main hotels and designated meeting points in Ponta Delgada. If you are staying outside Ponta Delgada, a transfer from your accommodation to our office can be arranged for an additional cost. Please be ready at the front entrance by 9:00 am. Pick-ups may take up to 20 minutes to complete, depending on the number of guests and locations.

Language Offered

Portuguese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Stop at Pico do Carvão, a volcanic viewpoint offering wide panoramic views over São Miguel’s central area. From here, it’s possible to see both the north and south coasts of the island, as well as surrounding volcanic formations.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Visit Lagoa do Canário, a small and peaceful crater lake surrounded by dense vegetation. This lesser-known lake is a great example of São Miguel’s volcanic origin and natural beauty.
Duration: 10 mins
3. Walk to the Boca do Inferno viewpoint, one of the most impressive panoramic viewpoints in the Azores. From here, enjoy sweeping views over the Sete Cidades crater and its famous twin lakes.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Stop at Vista do Rei viewpoint, known for its iconic view over the blue and green lakes of Sete Cidades. This is one of the most photographed locations on the island.
Duration: 25 mins
5. Enjoy different perspectives over Sete Cidades volcano caldera, one of the most stunning locations in the Azores and Portugal.
Duration: 15 mins
6. Stop at Miradouro do Escalvado to admire dramatic coastal cliffs and open views over the Atlantic Ocean, showcasing the rugged beauty of São Miguel’s west coast.
Duration: 20 mins
7. Visit Mosteiros, known for its impressive lava rock pools and volcanic formations. Enjoy a short walk along the coastline while taking in views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Duration: 30 mins
8. Stop at Miradouro das Pedras Negras, a lesser-known viewpoint offering beautiful ocean views and insight into the island’s volcanic coastline.
Duration: 10 mins
9. 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!
10. Disvoer this little-known but gorgeous coastal view, the most beautiful cliffs of São Miguel Island
Duration: 15 mins
11. End the tour at Lagoa do Fogo, one of São Miguel’s most iconic crater lakes, located in the island’s central highlands. Surrounded by protected natural landscape, it is considered one of the island’s highlights.
Duration: 20 mins

Inclusion

Lunch, with food, drink, dessert, and coffee

Hotel drop-off (only in Ponta Delgada and Lagoa Town)

Hotel pick-up (only from Ponta Delgada and Lagoa Town)

Exclusion

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This tour includes a moderate walk of approximately 20 minutes each way to reach the Boca do Inferno viewpoint. It may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.

Supplied by Pure Azores

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