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Half Day Private Tour in Sete Cidades
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn More
4 to 5 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Overview
This is a Off-Road Tour to the west side of the island of São Miguel. On this tour you will have the unique opportunity to go literally on the "Rim of the Volcano" through the fun off-road path of Caminho da Cumeeira where one of the highlights is the stoppage at Pico da Cruz, a high point where you will have panoramic views above the wonderful crater and of several lakes of Sete Cidades. You will also have the opportunity to visit the picturesque & rural parish of Sete Cidades, the Twin Lakes, the tunnel, the arches bridge and the Neogothic style church of São Nicolau. Throughout the tour you will have also the chance to appreciate several other scenic views such as Pico do Carvão viewpoint, "Nove Janelas" wall, Cumeeiras lookout, Cerrado das Freiras viewpoint & many others with photo stops. This is a jeep tour that offers better and panoramic views. We will use alternative roads and show the best locations and hidden spots, which makes of it a unique and memorable experience.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- English, Spanish or Portuguese guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Gratuities
- Snacks
Meeting And Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Pico Carvao
- Pico do Carvão viewpoint with panoramic views over the island on its lenght, with stoppage;
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Muro Das Nove Janelas
Stoppage for observation of an old aqueduct of Roman style arquitecture covered by moss which supplied water to Ponta Delgada in the past. This high wall has the particularity of having nine windows.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
A high point where you will have panoramic views above the wonderful crater and of several lakes of Sete Cidades. If the weather is favourable, this will be one of the highlights of this tour.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Miradouro Das Cumeeiras
Cumeeiras Viewpoint opposite to the Vista do Rei with stop. On this place you will have the opportunity to enjoy the panoramic views of the twin lakes, Blue and Green literally on the ridge of the crater.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lakes water level control flow tunnel built mid last century. Stop for observation, explanation of it´s history and relevance.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Center of the Parish of Sete Cidades for 15/30 minutes for rest, walk, coffee, toilets and optional visit to the neo-Gothic style Church of São Nicolau; Sete Cidades bridge and path surrounding the Blue Lake on dirt and peninsula.
40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras
Cerrado das Freiras Viewpoint with stop
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vista do Rei Miradouro
"Vista do Rei" viewpoint with stop. This is another highlight of the tour. This viewpoint name, "The King´s view" was given because in the summer of 1901, King D. Carlos I and Queen D. Amélia visited it. Offers a stunning view over the Sete Cidades crater, with the twin lakes as a backdrop. At the same place is located also an abandoned 5 stars hotel, which worked for just 1 year between 1989 and 1990 ruins.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Important Note: The remaining (Hours) will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off. However, there will be several photo stops on the way.
Operated by Frigate Tours Azores
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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