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Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Sete Cidades Volcano

Sao Miguel, Portugalby Carpe Diem dream tours

  • 7 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 6 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Portuguese, English

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Overview

Visit Sete Cidades Volcano where you will be driven in a 4x4 through the ridge of the crater heading to the inside, uncovering the secrets and legends of this geologic complex, with stops along the way to enjoy the beautiful and astonishing landscapes. Explore as well the north west part on the outside of the crater visiting Mosteiros a lava deltic formed from the erupçtion of Pico da Mafra, and Ferraria another lava deltic from the erupction of Pico das Camarinhas, two of the forty six erupctions that occurred around the Caldera od the volcano since its colapse at 36000 years ago.

What's included

  • Transport by air-conditioned 4WD
  • Personal accident insurance
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off from Ponta Delgada
  • Local taxes
  • Gratuities
  • The value depends on lunch option

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Ferraria

    25 min

    Visit the Natural Monument of Ferraria. A lava Fajã used by several species of birds such as the Cory's shearwater and Barolo Shearwater. With a Natural pool among basalt rocky from the lava flows

  2. 2

    Sete Cidades

    30 min

    In a 4WD follow through the North Ridge of the crater. A dirt road that allows to see this magnific crater from different perspectivies along the way.

  3. 3

    Sete Cidades

    15 min

    Once inside of the crater visit the tunnel that allows to control the level of the waters in the lakes.

  4. 4

    Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado

    10 min

    This view point you have an amazing view of Mosteiros Islets as well of the parish of Mosteiros on the west part of the island. An area also famous due to their natural pools

  5. 5

    Mosteiros

    20 min

    A fishing parish on the west outside Sete Cidades volcano well know by is natural pools among basalt rock in an amazing natural scenary.

  6. 6

    Sete Cidades

    2 hours

    Explore the inside of the caldeira with an average of 5.3km diameter uncovering the volcano and its lagoons known by the green and blue lagoon.

Meeting and pickup

Central square with the City Gates (Three Arches).

End point

Central square with the City Gates (Three Arches).

Good to know

  • 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
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  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • If canceled due to extreme weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication; If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund

Cancellation policy

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

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