Ponta Delgada's Half-Day Jeep Tour: An Exploration of Sete Cidades' Volcanic Landscape

Embark on a journey across the verdant floor of a gigantic volcanic crater in Sete Cidades, guided by a seasoned local expert. Travel in a robust 4x4 vehicle, navigating between glittering lakes and traversing dirt tracks that pave the way to panoramic views of this breathtaking and dramatic terrain.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Once you are picked up at your hotel, get ready for a half-day of exploring.

Half-day 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.

Cruise along the forested floor of a massive volcanic crater as you explore Sete Cidades with an experienced local guide. In a rugged 4x4 vehicle, ride between sparkling lakes and bounce down dirt roads that lead to sweeping viewpoints of this stunning and dramatic landscape.

Get picked up from your hotel in Ponta Delgada, where you can buckle into the seat of an off-road vehicle perfectly suited to tackle the area’s rural roads and country lanes. As you ride, learn about Sete Cidades’ geologic profile. In the center of a volcanic crater that stretches for over 3 miles (5 km), the village’s lake-scattered valleys are filled with forests that emerged after an eruption in 500 AD

Points of Interest

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What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/guide
  • Local taxes
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees in thermal pools and natural parks
Additional Information
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated, provided the passenger is accompanied by someone who can help them board and disembark
Location
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Cancellation Policy

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

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Rachel_c
Jul 29, 2024
Stunning views and friendly guide - Highly recommend this! The hiking path shares the road with the off-roading vehicles so you would avoid hiking up. Also, there is not a single path of shade. The road is not meant for regular vehicles. The guide was on time, professional, and friendly.
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698gillw
Jul 7, 2024
Exceptional day out - We had an exceptional day out with a very experience and knowledgeable guide. We both would highly recommend this trip.
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Hemant_i
Jul 3, 2024
Amazing experience and very friendly and experienced driver! - We had an amazing experience on our trip to Sete Cidades. Gonsalvo ( hope I am spelling his name correctly) was on time, very friendly and knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable and welcomed. Sete Cidades is a beautiful area and Gonsalvo is a fantastic driver in the off road sections especially. Thank you for the wonderful experience !
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U6285sfkatiec
Jun 14, 2024
Book it! - Margarida is the most AMAZING guide. She showed us around the island on 2 days. She imparted some of her vast wisdom on us, teaching us about the geology, flora, history, and pop culture of the island. She even helped us choose our wedding spot! And surprised us with champagne to celebrate! We felt like royalty, riding past hikers and accessing unique viewpoints in the Jeep. I cannot wait to visit the island again and will absolutely ask for Margarida again!
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Wayne_t
May 12, 2024
Jeep tour - A fabulous experience. Beautiful scenery and Telmo was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and excellent driver.
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Carlv786
Mar 11, 2024
1/2 day jeep tour - What wonderful day with Marguerite exploring the Cete Cidades caldera! We highly recommend her and T4W tours! An excellent value.
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Jimg559
Mar 8, 2024
A great tour - Miguel was great, managed to get our family of 7, including three children into the jeep safely with child appropriate seats. He was careful to ensure we were all buckled in before driving, which took a little patience each time we got out. His stories about the island were informative and entertaining. And he was also generous with his time. Thank you
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Kennethkz7383mc
Feb 25, 2024
Absolutely amazing! - This trip was amazing we would reccomend it to any one. Our guide miguel was awesome he explained every thing and was very friendly and was a very good driver for the roads we were on we felt very safe. The views we saw on this experience were truely amazing. If you get a chance we say go you will not for get it. Thank you to miguel
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Rita_e
Jun 19, 2024
Breathtaking views - This was a great morning! Gonçalo took us to different locations, explained some of the history and curiosities and took great care of us. The day was clear and nature views was just breathtaking. Highly recommend!
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Duane_d
Apr 15, 2024
Tour guide was very nice... - Tour guide was very nice and spoke good English. Guide lived his whole life on the Island and loved the local culture and envrironment. Views were good (weather cooperated) outside of very strong winds at high elevations which made it colder. Very rustic roads in spring of year however the guide was very experienced driver in such conditions (recent rains created ruts in the back roads) however vehicle was made for the conditions. . For me, the views were slightly above average, that opinion may be dependent on overall traveller experience, the more places you've see in the world the harder it is to continue being impressed. I think a month later (in May) would result in more floral activity resulting in more impressive views, etc.
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