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São Miguel: Majestic North Tour Admire the Fire Lagoon
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Ponta Delgada
Discover São Miguel’s hidden gems with a customizable North Tour. Enjoy waterfalls, viewpoints, and local cuisine. Perfect for adventurers and leisure seekers alike.
Duration:
7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Lagoa do Fogo - Begin this tour by driving up to the Fire Volcano, where the Lagoa do Fogo (Fire Lagoon) is nestled. At the summit of São Miguel’s most recent volcanic formation, you’ll find excellent photo opportunities of both the south and north sides of the island. Immerse yourself in nature, accompanied by the sounds of abundant birdlife. (We may need to adjust our visit time depending on cloud coverage.)
- Ribeira Grande - Explore Ribeira Grande, the second-largest city in São Miguel and the Azorean surf capital. Visit the iconic beaches on the north side, see a waterfall that drops directly into the ocean, and stroll around the historic main square and churches to discover why it’s named Ribeira Grande.
- Miradouro de Santa Iria - As we continue, we’ll leave the main road to explore some of the older paths used by our ancestors to travel through the north, where nature has reclaimed its space due to minimal human intervention. Enjoy stunning views of the northern cliffs, hills, and pastures from privileged viewpoints.
- Porto Formoso Tea Factory - Tour a tea factory with a beautiful garden and a breathtaking sea view. Here, we’ll admire the ancient buildings preserved to this day while learning about the different types of tea produced. Enjoy a tasting of hot or cold tea, organically produced without any additives.
- Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana - Discover traditional tea cultivation in the Azores, one of the few places in Europe that fully produces tea. Taste organic black or green tea, visit the gift shop with various options to take home, and optionally walk to a hidden gem—a waterfall unknown even to some locals.
- Achadinha - Delight your taste buds with regional cuisine at a buffet offering meat, fish, and vegetarian options. The meal includes a starter, main course, drink, dessert, and coffee.
- Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes - Explore the picturesque waterfalls of the island, where water flows continuously and nature is lush and vibrant. The Ribeira dos Caldeirões natural park is one of the most iconic places on the northeast side of the island. Walk along various waterfalls and old water mills, with great photo opportunities at every turn.
- Maia - Take a short walk along the coastline to enjoy the marvelous sea view and get a closer look at the cliffs that line the northern coast at the Miradouro do Tio Domingos.
What's Included
- Local Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Water Bottle
- Optional Hikes
What's Not Included
- On-board WiFi
Additional Information
Admire the Fire Lagoon. Explore the secondary roads of the North to reach splendid waterfalls and viewpoints. Have a Regional Lunch with different options to choose from. Taste our local organic products. This is not your usual tour, it’s a whole experience of the island through a local’s lens. Customize your experience: you’ll have different options to optimize your well spent time with WildScape Azores. The optimal tour for adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts, but worry not, we can transform it into a more chilled experience if you’re not into hiking.
- The remaining time of the Tour is the minimum time driving between our destinations. Don’t worry we’ll have plenty to see even while driving.
- Any options chosen outside the menu for lunch will be charged separately.
Location
Emigrant Statue
Campo de São Francisco
The statue located between the San Francisco plaza and the military fort.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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V1492tynadinea
Sep 19, 2024
Great itinerary - We had a lot of fun chasing waterfalls, visiting two tea plantations, and stopping to see all of the wonderful views. The food was so good as well!
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In_sl686
Aug 29, 2024
Super relaxing experience - Got to taste an amazing cozido das furnas, cooked in geothermal heat, and taste amazing mineral waters right from the springs, with Ivo's guidance. The thermal spa was beautiful at night and, of course, relaxing. Great for solo travelers like me.
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