Sete Cidades Experience

FROM 85€per person

Booking Options

Free

Full Day

85€ per person

Special Conditions

  • Contact Us for group reservations with 9 or more elements.
  • This tour is available during the months of October to May. Please contact us for other availabilities.
  • 25% discount for children between 6-12 years old.
  • 10% discount when booking 2nd activity. Discount applied on the 2nd activity

What’s included?

  • Accredited guides;
  • Insurances;
  • Picnic Lunch;
  • Transfer (Pick-up and Drop-off);
  • Trekking poles.

Your activity

Discover in a unique and active way the Sete Cidades volcanic complex, one of the main tourist attractions on the island of São Miguel. Visit the viewpoints with panoramic views while learning about the stories and legends of the lakes and volcanoes.

Explore the attractions of the diverse landscape while you enjoy a guided experience on an electric bicycle. While having fun, the guide will tell you about volcanic events and the fauna and flora of this region.

End the day with relaxing thermal baths in the Atlantic Ocean in the natural pools of Ferraria.

  • Discover the main attractions and legends with one of the guides.
  • Get to know closer one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal.
  • Adventure and discover the nature of this place with wonderful panoramas.
  • Explore the Sete Cidades on an electric bike tour.
  • Enjoy thermal baths in Ferraria.

Itinerary

In the western part of São Miguel Island is the small parish of Sete Cidades. It is in a volcanic caldera on the shores of the Blue and Green Lake and is one of the island’s main tourist attractions. We start the day exploring the surroundings of the Sete Cidades volcanic complex, visiting various sites that tell the stories of its formation, lakes and panoramic landscapes, which will lead us to the centre of the parish.

A stop will be made at the Pico do Carvão viewpoint to contemplate and get to know the central part of the island and its volcanoes. Further on, you will learn about the history of the Carvão Aqueduct and the Nove Janelas Aqueduct, which used to supply water to Ponta Delgada. Close to the aqueduct is the Lagoa das Empadadas surrounded by cryptomeria trees, a quiet and little-known spot.

Next, you will visit the famous viewpoint of Grota do Inferno. To reach it, a short walk will be taken along which you will visit the Lagoa do Canário. At the viewpoint, you will have a panoramic view of the entire caldera of Sete Cidades and simultaneously observe more than one lake. Before descending to the parish visit the emblematic Vista de Rei viewpoint, where you can also see the abandoned “Monte Palace” hotel.

Upon reaching the parish of Sete Cidades, enjoy a picnic lunch. After a short break, embark on a guided electric bike ride. Pedal alongside the lakes, visit the viewpoints and enjoy the exciting ride that will take you where other vehicles cannot reach.

The guide will establish a customized itinerary for the participants based on their interests and considering the weather forecast. Participants can also choose to go for a hike.

NOTE: Only during the summer months, you have the option to experience Stand Up Paddle on the shores of the Blue Lake.

The tour continues towards the Escalvado viewpoint to observe the parish of Mosteiros. Visit the Ponta da Ferraria viewpoint, also known as “Miradouro da Ilha Sabrina”, which provide a panoramic view of the entire lava platform including the Ferraria Lighthouse.

End the day with thermal baths in the natural pools of Ferraria. The thermal springs are of volcanic origin and occur underground in the ocean, close to the coast. The combination of salt water and thermal water makes this place so special and sought-after.

NOTE: Please be aware of the tide conditions, as high tide can reduce the water temperature while low tide can make the waters excessively hot. Bearing this in mind, the exact itinerary may change according to the weather forecast and tide predictions.

Meeting point and time – Transfer

The transfer service (pick-up and drop-off) is included in this tour.

  • Pick-up will be provided at or close to the place of your accommodation. When the activity is over, we will drop you off at the same place. Consider this for the city of Ponta Delgada (for other areas, please contact us).
  • Approximate pick-up times: Between 8:50 and 9:10 a.m.

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Details

MATERIAL TO BRING

  • Comfortable clothes and shoes: sneakers or hiking boots;
  • Lightweight waterproof and windproof jacket;
  • Individual water bottle;
  • Small backpack: to carry your belongings and the lunch that is provided;
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat;
  • Medication: any personal medication you may need during the tour (e.g. asthma inhaler, sugar packets for diabetics, anti-inflammatory gel, etc.);
  • Knee or ankle support: for anyone suffering from joint problems, it is recommended to use an elastic support for the best stability and to prevent further injury.

Additional Information

  • This activity is not recommended for people with problems with their knees or ankles. Please let us know of any previous injuries, medical conditions or health problems when booking;
  • It is recommended that you are in good physical shape as this tour sometimes includes walking on unstable terrain, muddy areas and slopes with gravel and slopes;
  • Children are under the responsibility of an adult.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

  • You need to be in good physical condition;
  • You need to know how to ride a bicycle;
  • A minimum height of 1.50 meters (5 feet 11 inches) is required to use the electric bicycle;
  • We will traverse main public roads, designated hiking trails, agricultural pathways and protected landscapes. Therefore, kindly uphold the environment respect by acting responsibly to guarantee its conservation.

Cancellation Policy

Our Cancellation Policy is described in our Terms and Conditions. It’s important to read them before making any decisions.