Sao Miguel Discovery

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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Ponta Delgada – Sete Cidades – Ribeira Grande – Ponta Delgada. Today, we will explore two of São 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, we can taste the island’s famous pineapple liqueur before continuing along the west coast to enjoy the view from the Pico de Carvão viewpoint. Surrounded by lush greenery, we 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, we 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 we pause at the Pedras Negras viewpoint for striking views of the north coast.

We then visit the town of Ribeira Grande and its historic centre, with the option to stop at a regional liqueur factory for a tasting. We continue to Caldeira Velha, a protected nature reserve, where you may optionally take a warm bath beneath a natural waterfall. The final stop of the day is the stunning Lagoa do Fogo, where we will have time to admire the sweeping views before returning to Ponta Delgada via Pico da Barrosa, enjoying another perspective over the island’s narrowest stretch.

Ponta Delgada – Vila Franca do Campo – Furnas – Ribeira Grande – Ponta Delgada.This morning, we will be collected from our hotel to continue discovering the island’s landscapes and traditions. Our first stop is the coastal town of Vila Franca do Campo, once the capital of Sao Miguel, where we can try the local pastry Queijada da Vila.

The journey then continues to the Furnas Valley and its lake, where we can observe geothermal activity, including steaming vents and bubbling springs. We 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, we 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, we will visit the Gorreana Tea Plantation in Ribeira Grande, where we can taste both green and black teas. The final stop is Santa Iria viewpoint, where we can enjoy the scenery of the northern coastline before returning to our hotel.

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

As we 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.

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.

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

We 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 we 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 centre before returning to Ponta Delgada along the south coast, passing by Furnas Lake.

After our final breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey. Safe Travels!