Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Nordeste & Povoaçao

Nordeste where it all began. Going to meet the origins of the island where more than 4 million years ago the earth tore the sea towering majestically more than 1100 meters into the sky. A tour where you can contemplate magnificent landscapes between ravines and waterfalls that refresh restless souls, along with a vegetation that explodes in a miscellany of colors in the most florid municipality of the world. Surrounding the mountain of Pico da Vara that hides the Laurissilva forest, sanctuary of the only endemic terrestrial bird of the Azores, the Priolo. A matchless journey to a unique land, made of peace and tranquility.

1. 1

   Miradouro do Salto do Cavalo

   15 min

   In a comfortable 4WD jeep depart from Ponta Delgada at 9:00 a.m. with an informative, friendly and professional nature guide and follow the North Coast route of São Miguel Island, towards Salto do Cavalo viewpoint located at 805m altitude and offering a breathtaking view that extends over the Furnas Valley, as well as the North and South Coast of São Miguel Island.

2. 2

   Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes

   1 hour

   Ribeira dos Caldeirões Park located between the parishes of Achadinha and Achada, to enjoy the imposing waterfall and a set of water mills surrounded by a beautifill garden where you can enjoy a walk or a coffebreak

3. 3

   Nordeste

   1.5 hours

   Lomba da Fazenda towards the center of the Village of Nordeste. Take a break for lunch and enjoy the local gastronomy (not included) and the good hospitality characteristic of the Azorean people.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   1.5 hours

   Take the tour again and head to Pedreira towards Tronqueira Road, a dirt route that crosses Serra da Tronqueira from Nordeste to the municipality of Povoação. Stop at Serra da Tronqueira viewpoint and embrace the imposing view over the mountain range and Pico da Vara, the highest point of the Island with 1103m and dazzle with the Laurissilva forest, composed of Azorean Cedar, Azorean Blueberry, Azorean Sweet Bay and Azorean Holly, endemic plants, natural habitat of the Priolo.

5. 5

   Nordeste

   1 hour

   Viewpoints: Ponta da Madrugada, Ponta do Sossego and Vista dos Barcos, which of them the most beautiful, full of flowerbeds that make Nordeste the most flowery municipality of the Azores.

6. 6

   Povoacao

   30 min

   Crossing Serra da Tronqueira to reach the next volcano. Povoação is the birth of the settlement on the island and you visit Povoação village inside of the crater on the south coast.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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