Sao Miguel Discovery - 7 day tour

Upon arrival at Sao Miguel Airport, your driver will be waiting to transfer you to your centrally located hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to relax or begin exploring Ponta Delgada at your own pace. You may like to unwind in one of the city’s charming cafés or visit some of its nearby attractions.

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Overnight: Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada - Sete Ciudades - Ribeira Grande - Ponta Delgada. Today, you will explore two of Sao Miguel’s most breathtaking natural wonders, Lagoa do Fogo and Sete Cidades. The tour begins with a visit to a traditional pineapple plantation, where the fruit is grown organically in greenhouses. Here, you can taste the island’s famous pineapple liqueur before continuing along the west coast to enjoy the view from the Pico de Carvao viewpoint. Surrounded by lush greenery, you will reach Vista do Rei, overlooking the Sete Cidades volcanic crater and its twin lakes, each reflecting a distinct blue and green hue.

Once inside the crater, stop at the beautiful Lagoa de Santiago before heading to the village of Sete Cidades for lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, the journey continues along the coast to Capelas, a former whaling village, where you will pause at the Pedras Negras viewpoint for striking views of the north coast.

You will then visit the town of Ribeira Grande and its historic center, with the option to stop at a regional liqueur factory for a tasting. Continue to Caldeira Velha, a nature reserve where you may wish to take a warm bath beneath a natural waterfall. The final stop of the day is the stunning Lagoa do Fogo, where you will have time to admire the sweeping views before returning to Ponta Delgada by way of Pico da Barrosa, enjoying another perspective over the island’s narrowest stretch.
Overnight: Ponta Delgada  |  Breakfast, Lunch

Ponta Delgada - Vila Franca do Campo - Furnas - Ribeira Grande - Ponta Delgada. This morning, you will be collected from your hotel to continue discovering the island’s landscapes and traditions. The first stop is the coastal town of Vila Franca do Campo, once the capital of Sao Miguel, where you can try the local pastry Queijada da Vila. The journey then continues to the Furnas Valley and its lake, where you can observe geothermal activity, including steaming vents and bubbling springs. You will also discover how the traditional Cozido das Furnas is cooked underground, utilising the earth's heat. Before lunch, you have the option to visit Terra Nostra Garden and enjoy a swim in its warm thermal pool.

In the village of Furnas, you can see more geothermal springs, where hot and cool waters flow side by side. The route then leads to Pico de Ferro viewpoint for sweeping views across the Furnas Valley.

Travelling to the north coast, you will visit the Gorreana tea plantation in Ribeira Grande, where you can taste both green and black teas. The final stop is Santa Iria viewpoint, where you can enjoy the scenery of the northern coastline before returning to your hotel.
Overnight: Ponta Delgada  |  Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, you will head out on an exciting marine adventure to encounter some of the ocean’s most remarkable creatures. On this three-hour boat trip, you will have the chance to observe a variety of whales and dolphins that inhabit the rich waters surrounding the Azores.

As you cruise across the open sea, keep watch for these incredible animals surfacing nearby, along with the possibility of spotting turtles, seabirds, and other marine species that make their home in this pristine environment.
Overnight: Ponta Delgada  |  Breakfast

Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace. You may like to spend time in Ponta Delgada, exploring its lively streets, local shops, and cafés, or venture further to discover more of Sao Miguel’s scenic beauty. Whether you choose to relax by the coast or explore at leisure, it’s the perfect day to soak up the island’s calm and welcoming atmosphere.
Overnight: Ponta Delgada  |  Breakfast

Ponta Delgada - Nordeste - Povacao - Ponta Delgada. This morning, you will be collected from your hotel to continue exploring the island. The journey begins as you leave Ponta Delgada and travel along the north coast, with your first stop at Ribeira dos Caldeiroes to see the waterfall known as Veu da Noiva, along with its watermills and gardens.

You will then pass through the village of Nordeste and visit the viewpoints of Ponta do Sossego and Ponta da Madrugada, located at the eastern tip of the island, where you can also see the lighthouse from the top of the cliff. Lunch will be in the village of Povoacao, the first place to be settled on Sao Miguel. In the afternoon, you can relax by the sea or visit its historic center before returning to Ponta Delgada along the south coast, passing by Furnas Lake.
Overnight: Ponta Delgada  |  Breakfast, Lunch