Tours and Trips in Ponta Delgada

Set out on a half-day 4x4 adventure to explore the Sete Cidades Volcano region. Discover the largest freshwater reserve in the Azores at Lagoa das Sete Cidades and the beautiful lush greenery surrounding it. Then drive to the rim and explore the small villages that lie on the dormant volcano's edges. Observe the native wildlife of the island and take in its beautiful scenery before heading back to your hotel.

Behold the spectacular scenery surrounding a volcanic crater on this full-day small-group guided 4X4 tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada. This tour takes you on a journey along the gorgeous mountainsides to marvel at the natural beauty of two lakes within the crater below. You will visiting off the beaten path landmarks for remarkable sights, hot springs and serene beaches. Numbers are limited on this tour to ensure a more personalized experience.

Set out on a full-day whale watching tour from the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo. Learn about the behavior of dolphins and whales during the boat journey and then relax over lunch in a seafront restaurant. Return to the marina for a ride on a traditional fishing boat to see the Princess Ring Islet. Enjoy free time for swimming and snorkeling.

Spend a couple of hours immersed in nature as you sail across the Furnas Lake on Sao Miguel Island in the Azores. Follow your guide from the west side of the lake and paddle to the fumaroles, where the heat from the volcano makes the water hot. Learn how locals use this heat from the lake to create a delicious stew and admire the beautiful scenery of the area.

Get off the beaten track on this full-day small-group Jeep tour in Sao Miguel, Portugal. Select from three destinations to explore: Sete Cidades and Ferraria, Furnas and Nordeste. Whichever destination you choose to explore, you will be surrounded by the Azores' stunning scenery. Admire the coastal bluffs, rolling green hills and volcanic craters. Enjoy a pickup and drop-off at your hotel.

Spend time admiring the natural outdoor beauty of Furnas on this Hot Springs half-day tour. You won't have to worry about getting lost on unmarked countryside roads, as round-trip transport is included, and your guide will navigate. Save time waiting in visitor lines, as admission tickets are provided. Get access to the Furnas Lagoon, Terra Nostra Botanic Gardens, the fumaroles, and much more.

We invite you to visit the most beautiful places of the island with us. With accompaniment of local guides who will show you all the charms of Sao Miguel Island. Wonderful views, local identity and traditions, tasty gastronomy, stories and legends as well as the hospitality of the people that will make your tour a unique experience.- View the magnificent view of the lakes from the top of an extinct volcano;- Try regional products by taking a break in the village next to lake;- Relax and enjoy the view inside a volcano crater;- Pass through flowered roads with hydrangeas, more abundant in the summer;- Finish your tour near the sea passing through several local parishes.

Nature lovers will adore this off-the-beaten-track tour. You'll travel to places that you wouldn't find alone, and feel safe with an experienced 4WD driver navigating. See the spectacular lake Lagoa do Fogo, Sao Miguel Island, Fogo Volcano, and Sete Cidades Volcano. Your guide will tell you about the local wildlife and stunning natural beauty around you.

See the highlights of Sao Miguel, the largest island in the Portuguese Azores archipelago, on this 2-day tour from Ponta Delgada. With this tour, skip the hassle of renting a car and enjoy easy transportation to remote areas of Sao Miguel Island. Experience the local culture, taste regional cuisine, and visit idyllic crater lakes such as Fire Lake, Sete Cidades Lake, and Furnas Lake.

Soak up striking views of a volcanic crater and its pair of colorful lakes on this half-day guided 4X4 tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada. This tour traverses the island to the village of Sete Cidades where you will marvel at otherworldly lake and mountainside views. Throughout the tour, relish plenty of picturesque vantage points and off the beaten path sights.

Explore the wonders of Sao Miguel's Furnas Valley on this informative full-day tour with a small group, including lunch. Visit the island's famed ceramic factories, snap memorable photos at Caloura, Vila Franca Do Campo and Furnas. See Furnas lake and the surrounding hot springs and indulge in a traditional Sao Miguel lunch of 'cozido,' a rich stew cooked by thermal vents underground. You won't want to miss the tea factory and the Ribeira Grande City with its beautiful architecture. This is a small group tour to ensure a quality experience.

The startlingly beautiful landscapes of Fogo Lake and Sete Cidades are among the most photographed in the Azores Islands and this full-day tour of Sao Miguel Island visits both. Along the way, enjoy spectacular views of Canário Lake, Empadadas Lakes, and Santiago Lake; tuck into a typical Azorean lunch; and visit the pineapple plantations of Quinta das Três Cruzes.

Explore the natural wonders of the Azores islands on a full-day ATV adventure from Ponta Delgada and venture off-road around the Setes Cidades crater lake. Enjoy stunning views of Empadadas Lakes, Canário Lake, and Silence Bay; take a swim in the Ferraria thermal pool; and tuck into a delicious Azorean lunch.

Make the most of your time at shore with a private tour of Ponta Delgada. Choose from three regions - Sete Cidades, Furnas, and Lagoa do Fogo - and customize the itinerary to your interests and preferences. Visit local villages, admire the natural beauty of the island, or sample the local gastronomy during your time in the Azores.

The glittering lakes of Sete Cidades are among the most impressive natural sights of the Azores Islands, but the best views can't be reached by car. Venture off-road on this full-day UTV adventure from Ponta Delgada; admire spectacular views of Pico do Carvao, Empanadas Lakes, and Silence Bay; tuck into a typical Azorean lunch; and stop off at the Ferraria hot springs.

Witness geysers and feel the warmth of hot springs on this full-day guided 4X4 tour of Furnas from Ponta Delgada. On this tour, you will see Furnas' famed islet, tree-covered craters and steaming fumaroles. Enjoy visits to a tea factory by the island's volcanic activity.

Get your camera ready for this full-day tour of Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo with lunch. See the stunning volcanic crater, filled with an emerald lake, and its surrounding vistas. Enjoy lunch, then stop at the Lagoa do Fogo mountain for some of the region's most impressive views of the lake and various shores of the island. Nature lovers won't want to miss this.

WHAT TO EXPECT  - Typical Lunch of Regional Cuisine (Famous Cooked of furnas)- Watch the withdrawal in the volcanic soil the famous stew of Furnas- Proof of Regional Liqueurs and tea- Tea Plantation- Panoramic Views on the Furnas Lagoon- Know and Explore Beautiful Lookouts- Village and Northeast Village Center- Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park- Furnas (Lake, Hot Spring´s);- Pool's D. Beija or Terra Nostra Garden;- Pico do Ferro Viewpoint;- Sta Iria viewpoit.

Get the most out of your time in the beautiful Azores by going on a guided tour of Sao Miguel island. Take the stress out of driving on unfamiliar mountain roads by having a driver to take you between sites in a comfortable vehicle. Conveniently, entrance fees are included so you won't have to wait in long visitor lines. Top sites include Sete Cidades, Viewpoint Carvao, Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa de Santiago, and Lagoa do Canario.

Delve into the mythical mystery surrounding the Furnas Volcano and Lake on a full-day tour of the emblematic natural landmark from Ponta Delgada. Alongside an expert guide, travel deep into the countryside to discover Terra Nostra's thermal springs, the magnificent Santa Ira viewpoint and Furnas Lake. Visit the intriguing Furnas Village to see how locals cook stews in molten holes in the ground; visit a tea factory and gaze at verdant plantations; and enrich your knowledge of the legends and myths surrounding the Furnas region with your expert guide.