Full-Day Private 4x4 Tour: Lagoa do Fogo & Lagoa das Sete Cidades Volcanic Expedition

Embark on a full-day private 4x4 tour to explore the stunning Lagoa do Fogo and Lagoa das Sete Cidades volcanic complexes. Discover hidden secrets, breathtaking landscapes, and endemic flora and fauna on this unforgettable expedition.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Caldeira das Sete Cidades - You will be driven through the north ridge of the crater where along the way you have the most amazing views either side. astonishing veiws of the inside of the crater and the ocean surrounding the island heading inside of the crater of the volcano.
  • Lagoa do Fogo - In the center of the island we have Fogo Volcano that rises up to 947m above sea level with manisfestations of secondary volcanism and with a collapse caldeira with 2,8km in average of diameter
  • Ribeira Grande - At the county of Ribeira Grande on the North Coast, you will visit Santa Barbara Beach kown by surfers
  • Salto do Cabrito - A magnific waterfall drops through slopes of trachity in an amazing scenary.
What's Included
  • Personal Accident Insurance included
  • Expert driver and certified nature guide
  • All local taxes covered
  • Travel in comfort with air-conditioned 4WD transport
  • Convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off service
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Venture beyond the conventional tourist routes for a unique perspective on these two protected volcanic formations. The heart of the island is marked by Pico da Barrosa, standing at 947m above sea level, where a journey allows us to behold the rich diversity of local wildlife and plant life. Hidden within a vast crater at the summit of Fogo Volcano, 575m above sea level, lays the glorious Lagoa do Fogo. The stunning panorama heightens our senses, especially with the abundant – some native – vegetation. Explore the west side of the island with pauses at awe-inspiring sites that uplift the spirit and bring joy. Venture into the caldera of Sete Cidades Volcano, unveiling the mysteries and folklore its namesake town holds. Feast your eyes on breathtaking vistas that testify to nature’s grandeur, on a voyage that will etch itself into your memory.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • 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
Location
Ponta Delgada - Avenida Marginal - Portas Da Cidade
Tourism post office
Cancellation Policy

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

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Explorerkrism
Jul 25, 2024
Great day trip - Amazing tour! José was such a great guide. He gave us so much information about the Azores. Comfortable car with good safe driving. Highly recommend this tour!
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Adventurer213221
Jul 24, 2024
Best excursion - This is by far the best excursion we have booked. Highly recommend Jose from Carpe Diem. He was so much fun to spend the day with and incredibly knowledgeable!
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Yvonne_r
Jun 26, 2024
10 out of 10 - Absolutely amazing tour with Jose and this was our favorite day visiting Sao Miguel by far! Jose was so friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. We learned so much about the island, its nature, and history. We would not hesitate to book this tour again and will recommend Jose to any family or friends who may come to the Azores. 10 out of 10!!
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Hend_m
Jun 24, 2024
An amazing day around Sao Miguel - We booked this tour as a family (all adults) for our last day on the island & it was the perfect ending for our stay. Our guide José was amazing, he was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the islands, the plants & birds around us, and the geology of the land. He also chose the perfect view points for every place we visited. We would definitely join José on other trips if we ever go back to Sao Miguel.
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Hend_mahgoub
Jun 23, 2024
An amazing day around Sao Miguel - We booked this tour as a family (all adults) for our last day on the island. Our guide José was the perfect guide. He picked us up on time, and he proceeded to explain about the history of the island. He was extremely knowledgeable about all topics from history to the geology of the land to the plants around the island. We loved the day, the views were amazing, and José was an exemplary guide. We would definitely go on other trips with him if we ever come again to Sao Miguel.
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Thekatzpajamas
Jun 15, 2024
Incredible private tour! - Jose was a phenomenal tour guide! We learned so much about the islands and their history, the plant and animal life, and general culture of the Azores. The views were stunning, and as a licensed tour guide, Jose had access where others didn’t. It was so nice being on a private tour where we could take our time, and Jose really listened and catered to our interests. If you have a day on Sao Miguel, we would highly recommend this tour! It is a long day, but the experience of a lifetime!
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Deanne_l
Jun 9, 2024
Wonderful experience - This tour was so lovely. We visited many breathtaking panoramic viewpoints and saw a waterfall, black sand beach and observed many animals. Our guide, José, was very pleasant, knowledgeable and accommodating. I highly recommend!
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Neil_d
Jun 4, 2024
We had an incredible tour... - We had an incredible tour with Jose! The listing was accurate and we were able to see even more than what was listed. This was our favorite excursion in the Azores and a fantastic way to see Sao Miguel island. Jose is an awesome guide and has a great read on people to give the proper level of information/detail depending on their interests and he's a pleasure to spend time with. It is truly difficult to say exactly what was our favorite part of the tour. Jose was prompt in the morning and the vehicle was clean/roomy for a group of 4. We spent the early part of the day driving around one caldera to various view points and learning all about the island. Lunch was incredible and Jose joined us and taught us about local cuisine. Jose let us walk around a bit independently by a lake after lunch to relax and take in some views along with little stops to explore various parts of the island. Can't say enough about Jose and the overall experience - 10/10 and would absolutely recommend booking this for your visit.
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Jodi_y
May 14, 2024
Carpe diem with Jose', you won't be disappointed - Carpe Diem - Seize the Day!!! and we did!!! What an amazing day with Jose'. Meeting us right at the port for pickup and return. His knowledge and stories of his island were wonderful. Since it was a private tour, he would stop for us whenever we asked and for how ever long we wanted. We had local fare for lunch which was a treat! We are still talking about our beautiful day in the Azores. But we feel the experience wouldn't have been the same if we didn't have Jose' narrating throughout our day.
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Inspire284264
Apr 25, 2024
Well worth the trip - Jose was great. He was informed, patient, explained everything well. Pace was neither hurried or slow. Weather did not fully cooperate, but Jose did the best he could with identifying alternate photo ops.
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