Nature in São Miguel

Sete Cidades half-day guided tour from Ponta Delgada

Book this 5-hour guided tour of São Miguel Island from Ponta Delgada. Explore Sete Cidades and take in the breathtaking views from several viewpoints. Hike through the sleeping volcanoes!

Lagoa do Fogo full-day hiking tour

Enjoy walking in Lagoa do Fogo and enjoy a picnic on the shore on this full-day hiking tour from Ponta Delgada.

Full-day watching tour with lunch and snorkeling at the Princess Ring

Join a full-day watching tour to admire whales and dolphins in Vila Franca do Campo, have lunch at a seafront restaurant and snorkel at the Princess Ring islet.

Small Group Tour to Furnas

This minivan tour to the Furnas Valley boasts everything that makes the Azores so special. Visit São Miguel's first capital, Vila Franca do Campo, to taste a ‘queijadas da vila' pastry. Next, head to the exotic Terra Nostra Park for a stroll and thermal bath. After a typical ‘cozido' lunch, enjoy an afternoon exploring volcanic landscapes of Furnas.

São Miguel Furnas Tour

The flavours of São Miguel are in the spotlight on this full-day tour from Ponta Delgada. Visit Vila Franca do Campo to try the famous Queijada da Vila pastry before marveling at the volcanic phenomena at Furnas' valley, including fumaroles where the famous Cozido das Furnas stew is cooked. Explore the Caldeiras and enjoy the panorama from Pico de Ferro viewpoint. Visit the Gorreana tea plantation for a tasting before ending the tour at Santa Iria viewpoint.

Furnas Canoeing with Terra Nostra Park

Exotic Furnas is a microcosm of São Miguel. And this full day tour gives you two different perspectives. Kick off in the morning with canoeing on Lake Furnas, famed for its fumaroles, geysers, mudpools and thermal waters. After a cozido lunch in the village, visit the historic botanic gardens of Terra Nostra Park – the variety of flora is mesmerising.

Lake Fogo & Ribeira Grande Small Group Tour

Combing nature and culture, this small group tour of central São Miguel is the Azores down to a T. You'll head to Pico da Barrosa viewpoint for Insta-perfect panoramas over Lake Fogo. There's an option to visit the Caldeira Velha, too. Then it's on to Ribeira Grande, a historic and elegant town on the north coast, for a guided walk and liqueur tasting.

Felix Mill Hiking Tour

This walking take you where the drama of waterfalls meeting the sea creates a backdrop you won't forget. Along the way, you'll stumble upon old watermills, relics of a time when they were the island's lifeline, grinding flour for the island's people. You'll also find fountains that once were the main water source for the communities here. Whether you snap tons of photos or just soak it all in, the scenery of this trail is sure to stick with you long after you've left.

São Miguel Whale Watching Rib Boat Tour

Nestled in the mid-Atlantic and kissed by the Gulf Stream, the Azores's mild climate makes an ideal playground for whales and dolphins. Set off in search of these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat with this half-day boat trip off São Miguel. What's more, you'll have an expert guide on hand to fill you in on facts about the wildlife on display.

Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Small Group Tour

São Miguel packs a lot into its compact area – and this tour takes you to some of the best sights on the island. Prepare to experience jaw-dropping landscapes such as Vista do Rei, Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo as well as the picturesque St Nicholas's Church. On this small group tour, you'll also enjoy a thermal bath at Caldeira Velha and a typical local lunch.