Lagoa do Fogo and Sete Cidades Private Full Day Tour

Discover two of São Miguel’s most iconic volcanic landscapes on this private full-day tour combining Lagoa do Fogo and Sete Cidades, with visits to a traditional ceramic factory (closed on weekends and holly days) and a pineapple plantation. Start your journey at the breathtaking Lagoa do Fogo, one of the Azores most beautiful volcanic lakes, surrounded by untouched nature and panoramic mountain views. Continue toward Sete Cidades, famous for its twin lakes inside a massive volcanic crater, where you will stop at spectacular viewpoints such as Vista do Rei. Along the way, visit a traditional ceramic factory and also explore a pineapple plantation, where you can discover the unique greenhouse cultivation method used on the island and taste local pineapple products. This private tour offers flexibility, comfort, and personalized attention, allowing you to explore São Miguel at your own pace while experiencing its nature, culture, and traditions.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   40 min

   Learn the process of the pineapple of São Miguel, grown inside greenhouses using local techniques perfected through time for decades now.

2. 2

   Miradouro do Pico do Carvao

   20 min

   Going up the west coast crater, from this viewpoint you can see both shores of the island including 42 small volcanic craters responsible for creating the part of the island where they stand.

3. 3

   Lagoa do Canario

   20 min

   Have a glimpse at Canário lake, in a protected landscape area in which a lot of the island's hiking trails are.

4. 4

   Vista do Rei Miradouro

   30 min

   From this viewpoint you can see the famous twin lakes inside this massive crater in the west coast of the island, as well as the small village of Sete Cidades. Simply breathtaking.

5. 5

   Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras

   20 min

   From this viewpoint, as we started driving inside of the actual crater, you get to see the same lakes and village but from a totally different perspective.

6. 6

   Sete Cidades

   30 min

   Explore the small village center as well as the only church with a tower on its center in the island, São Nicolau church.

7. 7

   Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado

   20 min

   In this viewpoint we are as western as we can go in the island. Used as a whale watching spot initially, it faces the ocean and, from here, you can also see the village of Mosteiros, where people go to see the sunset.

8. 8

   Stop 8

   40 min

   Witness the process of producing our traditional pottery, in a factory that is run by the same family for five generations now (closed on weekends and holidays).

9. 9

   Miradouro Da Lagoa Do Fogo

   40 min

   In this area you can the one of the active volcanos in the island. This lake sits very close to the top of the second highest point of the island and it's... Exquisite.

10. 10

    Centro de Interpretacao Ambiental Caldeira Velha

    30 min

    If you decide to, you can visit this Natural Park where people can explore the area and witness secondary vulcanic activity.

11. 11

    Ribeira Grande

    40 min

    Visit the center of the only city in the north coast of São Miguel and explore it a bit. You can also visit a small shop where you can have samples of our local liquors (closed on weekends and holidays).

12. 12

    Praia do Areal de Santa Barbara

    30 min

    Visit the beach that is the surf center of the island, with its dark sand and surf schools for children, as well as a bar a bathrooms.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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