After touring several nearby lakes using an all-terrain vehicle, journey along the Sete Cidades craters, visit the quaint local parish, and then head towards the coastal region to experience the marvels of warm sea water being spouted by secondary volcanoes (includes lunch).
Set in the middle of a 3-mile (5-km) wide volcanic crater, Sete Cidades’ forest-blanketed slopes and lake scattered valleys are the ideal place for an off-road adventure. Explore the area with a local guide and make a special trip to Ponta da Ferraria, where thermal pools offer unique swimming chances.
Join your guide as they pick you up from your Ponta Delgada hotel, where you can hop in an off-road capable 4x4 and head out into the countryside, winding along dusty roads that lead to sweeping viewpoints. Hear about the island’s geologic history and the eruption that occurred here more than 1500 years ago, and pass by the Neo-Gothic features of the city’s historic parish before grabbing lunch at a locally loved restaurant. The restaurant has in general typical Azorean (similar to Mediterranean cuisine) food and several options between fish and meat, stew, grilled….
In the afternoon, head to rugged headlands and rocky shorelines of Ponta da Ferraria. Follow your guide to places where the island’s geothermal forces bubble up inside tide-filled pools. Consider taking a dip in the steaming waters or simply snap photos of the crashing waves before you hop back in your ride and return to your hotel.
Besides the lunch hour and the ferraria Stop, along the tour several stops will be made to enjoy important viewpoints. The stops duration can be adjusted but in general not longer than 10 minutes each. In general the tour will take about 7 hours from pick-up to drop-off.
POI / Stops: Sete Cidades village, Pico do carvão view, Santiago view point, canary lake area, empadadas lakes area, peninsula areas, cumieiras, tunel and twin lakes margins, amog other stops. Bathroom are available on most stops.
Our 4X4 Vehicle is a comfortable jeep 8 seater, with 6 spots available for tour. The vehicle normally a Land cruiser is fully equipped whit fire extinguisher, first aid kit and other safety equipment
Aproximate time of the end of the tour 4PM
Points of Interest
- T4W
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees in thermal pools and natural parks - optional - 6
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- A small amount of walking is involved ( for specific view points ) if accepted by client.
- If requested at the time of reservation Wifi can be provided during the tour
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
