This trip shows you the very best of São Miguel island in just one day, from the stunning scenery and mountains of Sete Cidades, the majestic Fogo Lake, and the mind-blowing Caldeira Velha.
The day begins when you’re picked up by your guide in Ponta Delgada at around 9 am, then you are driven to the rim of the Sete Cidades caldera. Spend the entire morning feeling your jaw drop further and further as you pass blue-green lakes suspended between mountain ridges that plunge down to the gleaming Atlantic Ocean.
After lunch in a local restaurant, you’ll head to see one of the highlights of the Azores – Lagoa do Fogo. Suspended in the crater of a volcano, the lake is at the summit where you have views that extend over the whole island of São Miguel, from the north to the south, and is a must-see on any trip to the archipelago.
The drive continues to Caldeira Velha, an iron-rich waterfall that, thanks to the volcanic activity in the area, is warmed to perfect swimming temperatures. Slip into this natural spa, a deep lagoon immersed in lush forest and boasting beautifully tranquil atmosphere.
After this, your guide will take you back to Ponta Delgada in time for the late afternoon.
Be taken directly to the most spectacular viewpoints on the island
Bathe in a geothermal pool deep in the lush forest
Relax in a small group of a maximum of eight people
We are committed to sustainability and responsible practices and work closely with a few different projects of environmental conservation such as WCA and associations supporting local development.
Our sea tours are led by qualified marine biologists and land tours by experienced nature guides, many of which specialise in volcanology, bota Read More
You can be picked up and dropped off at any hotel in Ponta Delgada, or alternatively from Portas do Mar, 26 – 9500-771 Ponta Delgada; just let us know upon booking.
You can be picked up from any of the following locations:
Azoris Royal Garden – Leisure and Conference Hotel
Hotel Marina Atlantico
Hotel Vip Exclusive
Kiosk Futurismo Azores Adventures
Largo do Colegio
Futurismo Shop
Sao Miguel Park Hotel
The Lince Azores