Hidden Gems of São Miguel Tour

Rates

Adult 13+: 65€
Child 0-12: 35€

Duration

8 hours

About

Spend a day exploring hidden gems of São Miguel Island, away from the big crowds! The island of São Miguel is beautiful everywhere and has a lot to see besides the super famous attractions.

Tour in comfort by minivan in a small group led by an expert guide. Drive through the quiet roads of the inner island surrounded by forests and green pastures. See the native vegetation of the Azores in well-preserved areas and learn about their uses in the early history of the islands.

From ample views from mountain tops, to waterfalls, cliffs, a small lake, this tour goes to many amazing places that are not part of the main tourist itineraries.

This tour is accessible to everyone and doesn’t require difficult walks.

This tour is a great complement to our São Miguel West and São Miguel East van tours. to keep exploring more of the island after seeing the main highlights.

Highlights

• Get off the beaten track
• Discover little-known waterfalls and water streams
• See amazing views from the island's peaks
• Road trip on very low traffic roads away from the city hassle
• Learn about the native vegetation of the Azores

What's included

• Pick-up/Drop-off (only Ponta Delgada)
• Lunch (food, drinks, dessert and coffee)
• Water bottle

Meeting point
Pick-up included in Ponta Delgada between 9:00 - 9:20. Please be ready at 9:00, but don't worry if it takes us another 15-20 min to get to your accommodation. If staying outside of Ponta Delgada, please contact us. You can request a pick-up for an additional cost or you can come meet us at the tourism office in Ponta Delgada downtown.

What to Bring

• Warm clothes and raincoat (weather conditions change quickly in the Azores and are worse at high viewpoints)
• Sturdy shoes (tour requires short walks on ground floor)
• Sunblock