Off-road in São Miguel

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.

3-hour tour of Vila Franca do Campo's protected nature reserve

Join a 3-hour guided tour of the volcanic islet of Vila Franca do Campo to learn more about this protected nature reserve's geology, flaura and fauna.

São Miguel North-east 4x4 Tour

Natural wonders, impressive views, charming villages – this 4x4 tour showcases the very best of São Miguel's north-east. Hop onboard and you'll whizz through highlights like Ribeira do Caldeirão, Salto do Cavalo waterfall and Serra da Tronqueira – offering top views of the largest mountain on the island. And after lunch, you'll also get to see local life in the villages of Povoação and Nordeste.

Half Day 4x4 Lagoa do Fogo Tour

Lakes, waterfalls, volcanic springs – central São Miguel is a natural wonderland made for exploring by 4x4. This off-road safari scours between the north and south coasts. Kick off on a high at Pico da Barrosa viewpoint, which overlooks Lake Fogo. Then check out Caldeira Velha hot springs and Salto do Cabrito waterfall before rounding off the tour in the town of Ribeira Grande.

Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo 4x4 Tour

This 4x4 tour of Sete Cidades is a blockbuster. You'll explore the crater and discover its top sights. Visit the picture-postcard São Nicolau church as well scenic lakes such as Canario and Santiago. And there's also a local lunch to look forward to before heading to Lagoa do Fogo in the afternoon and chance to bathe in Caldeira Velha thermal waters.

Sete Cidades, Serra Devassa & Canário Springs Hiking Tour

Take a break from the daily hustle and tackle a walk that's as rewarding as it is challenging, right in the heart of Sete Cidades' volcanic landscapes. Wander past lagoons, under ancient aqueducts, and natural waterfalls. And just when you think it can't get any better, you reach the top, where the only thing more freeing than the view is watching seagulls and black hawks soaring close enough to touch.

Full-Day Fogo Lake Hiking Tour with Picnic

This full day hiking tour takes you deeper into a world shaped by fire and nature's resilience. Trek around Fogo Lake, nestled within an ancient volcanic crater, offering postcard-worthy scenes at every turn. Wander past the remnants of ancient plants and explore deserted convents, natural swimming pools, and pristine beaches. Then, to top it off, you'll tuck into a picnic by the lagoon, set against the backdrop of the crater's slopes.

Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Sete Cidades

Sao Miguel takes a cinematic approach to scenery. And this 4x4 tour's a blockbuster. You'll rumble around the rim of the island's vast volcanic crater, stop by the easy-on-the-eye Empadada Lake and soak up views fit for a monarch at Vista do Rei – translated, it means ‘King's View'. There'll be time in the tiny village of Sete Cidades, too.

Furnas 4x4 Tour

Add a splash of adrenaline to your holiday on this 4x4 tour of Furnas. Hop onboard for a guided tour of all of the must-see's, passing by tea plantations, craters, lakes and much more. Tuck into a tasty lunch of cozido - a traditional stew cooked for 6 hours over the caldera - before spending the afternoon taking a dip in the hot springs of Terra Nostra Gardens.

Lagoa do Fogo half-day Jeep tour from São Miguel

Discover the natural reserve of Lagoa Do Fogo, admire the views of the landscape, and enjoy a bath in the cascade of Caldeira Velha on this half-day jeep tour from Ponta Delgada.