Half Day Private 4x4 Tour from Ponta Delgada: Explore Azores' Natural Beauty

Embark on a thrilling half-day private 4x4 tour from Ponta Delgada and discover the breathtaking natural beauty of the Azores. Choose from multiple tour options and explore Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, or other stunning destinations.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

In a private tour on the day that you arrive you can decide whit full information on whether conditions, wait to see and then chose. The advised options are Sete Cidades, Furnas or Lagoa do Fogo, but other options can be considered in the time frame available.

Shore excursion tour to Sete Cidades

After exploring several lakes around the area, hop on an all-terrain ride for travel along the craters of Sete Cidades. Visit the small local parish.

Shore excursion tour to Furnas

Meet the most romantic town in Portugal. In Furnas, hot spring water is neighbor to the fresh spring water inside a volcano. See vegetation and fumaroles competing. Enjoy Furnas lake shore (a small trail hike can be included if wanted) and see how a traditional Portuguese plate is done in Furnas.

Shore excursion tour to Lagoa do Fogo

Enjoy the natural blue hue of the natural reserve, Fogo Lake. Visit the Caldeira Velha with its hot waterfall and natural pool for swimming. Explore a 4WD trail to a fresh water waterfall (a small trail hike can be included if wanted). Witness evidence of volcano activity at Ribeira Grande, a small town in Caldeiras

Points of Interest

  • Caldeira das Sete Cidades

  • Caldeira das Furnas

  • Lagoa do Fogo

  • T4W

What's Included
  • Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Professional driver/guide provided
  • Convenient port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees in thermal pools and natural parks
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Explore the captivating landscapes of Azores upon your arrival in Ponta Delgada through this off-road venture in the natural wilderness. Get prepared for an exciting half-day exploration following your pick-up from the pier. Be spoilt for choice with three tour alternatives, each offering a unique location: Sete Cidades or Lagoa do Fogo. If time permits, additional options can also be contemplated.

  • A maximum of 6 people per booking
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Location
Caldeira das Sete Cidades
From Ponta Delaga 10 km,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Oskiso2017
Aug 13, 2024
The best way to tour the island without worrying about anything - The best way to tour the island without worrying about anything. Our guide Luis made the experience very satisfying always attentive that we enjoyed everything.
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John_p
Aug 4, 2024
Fun for all - Gonçalo was a wonderful guide. We had a lot of fun. We were 5 total with 4 teenagers and he made it fun for all of us. He was flexible, knowledgeable and we felt comfortable the entire time. I would highly recommend this experience.
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Patricia_t
May 22, 2024
Great tour, our driver - great company - Our guide Margarida was amazing - smart, fun, knowledgeable, enthusiastic about the tour of “her island” !
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Dalharar
May 13, 2024
Luisa is the best!! - Absolutely Amazing experience! This private tour was over our expectations! And Luisa our tour guide was wonderful! Her knowledge and enthusiasm made our day unique. We learned a lot about Furnas. The places she took us were just great!! Thank you so much!
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Jason
Apr 20, 2024
Epic family adventure - Mariano was a top notch guide and excellent driver. He is extremely knowledgeable of the Azores, you can ask him anything and he will have an answer better than any website or travel book. We travelled with 3 young kids, and Mariano transformed a volcano into the best playground in the world.
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April_m
Apr 15, 2024
Perfect Day visiting Ponta Del Gado - We had an awesome tour with Telmo!! It’s not every time you go ona. Tour that you have the perfect location and also an amazing guide. We hit the jackpot!! Thanks Telmo for Making our only day on your island perfect!! Now, I hope to return soon!
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Patrice_b
Apr 13, 2024
Breath taking - Delphine (not sure I spell it right) was great. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended this tour especially with him.
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Overflow99
Jan 22, 2024
Awe Inspiring And Totally Entertaining Trip! - We were met at our apartments on time by Delfim, a very pleasant, informative and easy going guy, who also owns the business. Delfim asked what we'd like to do, (my wife and I, my daughter and teenage granddaughter). We said we'd like to see some interesting points on the island, with a stop at the hot springs at Poca da Dona Beija, Furnas. We were lucky and had glorious weather for the day. We set off, heading east along the coast road out of Ponta Delgada. Delfim stopped at some lovely scenic spots along the coast for photos and spot of local history, from a guy that clearly loves his job, all the while explaining what we saw and the geological and local history behind it. There was even a light hearted quiz on what we saw and not once was there a feeling of boredom or discomfort with his manner or his driving! After visiting some beautiful nooks and crannies, that you'd never find without his knowledge, we started to head inland towards the hot springs. We stopped off at a tremendous view point looking way down into Furnas and the surrounding crater and then headed down to the hot spring outdoor baths at Poca da Dona Beija. Delfim explained how things work there and there was no pressure to rush at any stage. The springs are a must visit. The girls wanted these springs in particular as the waters run clear, (not muddy), and they are amazing, well worth trying out. We then headed on Delfim's recommendation to the Caldeiras da Furnas. Wow. I'm from the Northern Ireland and have never been as in awe of nature than at this point, as there was steam and smoke coming out of the ground and out of the water drainage grates. Hot water bubbling, steam, gas smells all coming out of the ground. Delfim of course new the full history of everything in the place and brought us to some spots where the water was safe to drink and to try, also explaining why the locals where sitting on the walls making tea and drinks from the volcanic water. It's all an experience that will stay with me til I leave the planet. On the way back to Ponta Delgada we stopped off to look at the tea plantation, but we were loosing the light but could still see enogh to appreciate it. We did an afternoon half day tour starting at 2pm and were out around 5 hours, though I think Delfim just wanted to show us so much, which maybe kept him late going home!! A great island, a truly awesome experience, (the best anywhere I've been), the best guide we could have wished for and good value for money! I wish Delfim, his wife and colleagues much luck for the future of their business, as it was an amazing experience, with great hospitality and knowledge. I know who I'll book with if I'm in Sao Migual again and I know which driver I'll be requesting. Sterling job Delfim!
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136innaf
Dec 10, 2023
Azore Heaven - Dear Delphi, we have recently come back home from our cruise and here is our review. We would like to thank you for an amazing day that you gave us. Your approach and the way you treated us was just excellent. We still think and recollect all these wonderful moments in the Azore Island of San Miguel. The trip was fantastic, we had so much fun and were amazed by the purity of Azore nature and its diverse climate. You gave us and our kids extra service by showing the farm, for us as animal lovers it was a great exprerience. And also the place of Cete Sidades made a deep impact on us, we imagine us sitting in that lovely pink house by the lake once we are back very soon. Thank you so much once again, Inna and family from Malta.
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Monicamacfarlane
Nov 7, 2023
Incredible island with so much to see. - Margarida was my tour guide. She was so chill, fun and easy to talk to. You can tell she is passionate about her island and loves it very much. It was a private tour so I let her know one thing I wanted to see and she took me the rest of the way to her favorite places that were gorgeous. She also let me know some places to eat in Ponta Delgada after she dropped me off. I have more ideas from her with things to do the next time I come with my husband and kids. Incredible island with so much to see. Thanks Margarida!
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