Private Tour: Explore Best Spots on Sao Miguel Island with a Local Guide
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Ponta Delgada

Experience exclusivity with a local guide who will furnish you with a distinctive day in your existence. The locations we take you to are unique and are blessed with exceptional natural beauty. I maintain a flexible attitude, so if you would like to select the places for the visit, I am open to any options as long as they fall within safe zones.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sete Cidades - Sete Cidades is the name of the charming town we explore within the crater. The path we follow is particularly enchanting, adorned with hydrangeas, butterfly ginger, and various trees. We make several stops, including Lagoa do Canario, King’s View, Cerrado das Freiras, Lagoa de Santiago, and Lagoa Verde. In addition to these lakes, we are serenaded by the songs of birds, feeling a sense of tranquility. The vibrant fusion of nature’s greenery with the azure sky is breathtaking. The beauty of nature is sure to evoke a spectrum of emotions, leaving no one indifferent.
  • Lagoa do Fogo - I typically begin the tour to Lagoa do Fogo from the south. Along the way, we encounter some of the most stunning vistas. The viewpoint at Miradouro da Serra da Barrosa reveals the sheer beauty of this lake, which is indescribable in words. During the tour, we pass by two geothermal power plants, visit the Salto do Cabrito waterfall, and the Natural Monument of Caldeira Velha.
  • Furnas - On my way to Furnas, I take pleasure in showcasing Ribeira Grande, my hometown and the second-largest city on the island. We stop at Santa Iria and offer travelers the chance to visit the tea plantations. Then we proceed to Pico do Ferro, where visitors can gaze upon Furnas from above, including the lake and the town. This town is home to 23 distinct springs, and travelers have the opportunity to sample some of them. We also explore the fumarole park in Furnas. If weather conditions sometimes obscure certain sites, I always have an alternative beautiful spot to share. Travelers are guaranteed a memorable experience.
What's Included
  • Professional tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Ticket’s to packs or Hot Springs.
Location
Ponta Delgada
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Chayales2022
Aug 15, 2023
Incredible Tour - Artur was an incredible tour guide!! He took us to all the top spots on the island, and we enjoyed so many great views and experiences. He was also super knowledgeable in sharing information and history about the island!
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Poul
Aug 2, 2023
Hike - We had chosen a hike from Faial da Terra to Sanguinho and Salto do Prego with pickup in Ponta Delgado. During the whole trip, we got lots of good and exciting information in excellent English. The hike was a bit demanding but the nature was very beautiful, and after the hike we stopped at several places to drink from the "spring of life" or enjoy the view from a high point. Although we have driven around the area before, there were many new things to see and hear.
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Carbd
Jul 4, 2023
Wonderful highlights tour with knowledgeable and thoughtful guide! - My family and I spent two wonderful days with Artur, and they were among the best parts of a wonderful six days we spent on the island or Sao Miguel. Artur is kind and helpful, knowledgeable, and has a very good sense of people (including children!)! His tour balanced beautiful viewpoints, good conversation, refreshments when needed, and time for our family to enjoy some locations for longer than a brief stop absolutely perfectly! I can't say enough nice things about him. When I asked my kids what their very favorite things from our trip were, my 16-year-old answered that Artur was his favorite.
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Karen2184
Jun 12, 2023
Amazing tour guide and day! - We took a tour with Arthur. He was great at communicating before the trip, and more than punctual the day of. He took us to so many amazing viewpoints and locations. It was a wonderful day. We would definitely book with him again and would hesitate to recommend him to anyone!
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167sunik
Jun 10, 2023
Private tour - Artur was amazing and he made our trip the most memorable one. We were 8 girls who wanted to see the whole island in 3 days and he made it happen even in a storm. He also went out of his way and dropped us to our water activity the next day for free. I am so glad we had him for our private tour. I would highly remind Artur for any private tours.
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Mangiamo-beviamo
Apr 26, 2023
Outstanding experience with Artur! - Artur is amazing. As an Azorean native who lived elsewhere and came back to São Miguel, he has so much knowledge and insight into the island and all of Azores. He packed the day with amazing sights without it feeling rushed. I -highly- recommend booking Artur.
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Seaside07157530900
Jan 31, 2023
Highly recommending! - I had a full day with Artur and he is a great guide with all knowledge about the island. He provides a great experience and service!
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Joswixx
Jul 7, 2022
Best local guide in Sao Miguel - Wonderful experience going around Sao Miguel Island. Artur is a super guy and very flexible to whatever you need, made our life easier. We wanted to visit certain places and made a personalised intienary, however apart from going where we requested, he added a few more attaractions for us to visit. Best prices! Highly recommend. Thanks Artur!
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N6570tpheather
Jun 29, 2022
Truly the most unforgettable experience - We had the most magical day with Arturo. We were shown parts of the island we could never have found on our own. Seeing it through the eyes of someone who had grown up there and cared deeply for the place made the experience personal. We absolutely fell in love with the beauty of Sao Miguel island. Arturo also went above and beyond to help us, making sure we were comfortable when we needed time to get breakfast and helping us navigate with the airlines our lost luggage. It was his calm and encouraging way that made us have an unforgettable day. A truly great tour, both organized and flexible. We only wanted to stay on the island longer.
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