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!
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Swimming with Dolphins - Ticket Only
Make the most of being on an island out in the Atlantic where marine life thrives. On this trip you'll have the chance to swim with dolphins in their natural habitat. After a briefing on how to behave around the dolphins, you'll take a short boat ride to meet these friendly animals - previously located by the lookout team. Then, it's time for your dolphin interaction. The whole process will be carefully evaluated to ensure that the animals are comfortable and ready to share their habitat with you. After this wonderful experience, the return trip back to shore will allow you to fully appreicate the coastal scenery of the island.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Popular experiences in São Miguel
São Miguel - Two-hour kayak rental in Vila Franca do Campo
Explore the Vila Franca do Campo islet, enjoy snorkeling in the Azorean waters and admire the local marine species.
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São Miguel - Azores private tour in 4x4 vehicle from Ponta Delgada
Book this Azores private tour in 4x4 vehicle from Ponta Delgada and discover the Azores together with a local guide at your own pace
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São Miguel - Canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park
The wet and wild surrounds of Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park makes the perfect playground for an outdoor adventure. And there're few more thrilling ways to explore than canyoning – an activity that sees you walk, wade, swim and climb your way up thundering waterfalls in a pristine valley. You'll get to see Europe's oldest tea plantation, too.
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São Miguel - São Miguel Whale Watching & Islet Ticket
This three-hour boat tour ticks off all the Azores's attractions – whales, dolphins and volcanoes. Accompanied by marine biologists and naturalists, you'll sail off southern São Miguel in search of whales, dolphins, turtles and other fauna. Then, when returning to port, circle the volcanic islet of Vila Franca do Campo for a close-up look at its wildlife.
São Miguel - Swimming with Dolphins - Ticket Only
Make the most of being on an island out in the Atlantic where marine life thrives. On this trip you'll have the chance to swim with dolphins in their natural habitat. After a briefing on how to behave around the dolphins, you'll take a short boat ride to meet these friendly animals - previously located by the lookout team. Then, it's time for your dolphin interaction. The whole process will be carefully evaluated to ensure that the animals are comfortable and ready to share their habitat with you. After this wonderful experience, the return trip back to shore will allow you to fully appreicate the coastal scenery of the island.
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São Miguel - Whale Watching Cruise Ticket with Lunch at Vila Franca Islet
Discover the splendid south coast of São Miguel island on this full day cruise from Ponta Delgada. You'll go in search of dolphins and whales, and if you are lucky you'll see them in their natural habitat - a true wonder of nature. Next we'll sail to the nature reserve islet of Vila Franca do Campo, where we'll stop for swimming and a typical lunch served in a local restaurant. The return trip along the coast offers more great scenery, too.
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São Miguel - Azores whale watching and Islet boat tour
Join an exciting Marine Wildlife tour, see and learn more about Whales, Dolphins, Turtles, Fish, Birds, and the seasonal marine biodiversity of the Azores Islands!
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São Miguel - Azores Swim with Dolphins Atlantic Experience
Enjoy this boat tour and get the chance to swim with wild dolphins in the open ocean, and snorkel in the Atlantic underwater scenario of the Azores Islands.
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São Miguel - Half-day jeep tour to Sete Cidades
Book this Half-day jeep tour to Sete Cidades and explore several lakes around the area with an all-terrain ride trip
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São Miguel - Full-day jeep tour to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo
Cruise São Miguel in an off-road vehicle and see the island's massive calderas and crater lakes with an experienced guide.Visit Sete Cidades, and Lagoa do Fogo's sparkling shores.
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São Miguel - Half-day jeep tour to Lagoa do Fogo
Book this Half-day jeep tour to Lagoa do Fogo and explore the nature of the Azores in a jeep
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São Miguel - Full-day jeep tour to Furnas
Book this Full-day jeep tour to Furnas and explore the nature of the Azores in a jeep
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São Miguel - Full-day jeep tour to Sete Cidades and Ferraria
Book this Full-day jeep tour to Sete Cidades and Ferraria and explore the nature of the Azores in a jeep
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São Miguel - Full-day jeep tour to the Nordeste rout in an offroad 4x4
Book this Full-day jeep tour: nordeste rout in an offroad 4x4 and enjoy views of the sea, and really feel the force of nature in the Azores
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São Miguel - 3-hour marine birdwatching expedition from Vila Franca do Campo
Join a 3-hour guided birdwatching tour from Vila Franca do Campo to see and learn more about birds and marine wildlife in general. Explore the coast, go out at sea.
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São Miguel - Full-day watching tour with lunch and hot springs at the Lagoa do Fogo
Join a full-day watching tour to admire whales and dolphins in Vila Franca do Campo, have lunch at a seafront restaurant and enjoy hot springs at the Lagoa do Fogo.
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São Miguel - 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.
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São Miguel - Canyoning experience in Caldeirões Natural Park
Enjoy a canyoning experience in Caldeirões Natural Park. Jump and slide from the waterfalls to natural pools and relish a picnic in nature on this tour from Ponta Delgada.
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São Miguel - Full-day walking tour in Lagoa do Fogo
Book this tour if you like to walk in nature, and if you want to see the most pristine places of Sao Miguel island.
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São Miguel - Whale and dolphin watching tour from São Miguel
Discover up to 28 species of cetaceans, as well as the fauna of the Azores accompanied by expert biologists on this 3-hour boat trip in São Miguel Island
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