Chasing Waterfalls in the Azores: Nature Tour
Description
Follow São Miguel's rivers and waterfalls on a small-group nature tour through some of the island's most beautiful and unspoiled landscapes. Venture beyond the usual sightseeing routes and discover six unique waterfalls, lush forests, hidden valleys, and historic watermills that reveal the island's deep connection to water. Designed for nature lovers and active travelers, this experience combines short walks, breathtaking scenery, and a deeper exploration of São Miguel's wild side. Along the way, enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature and, when conditions allow, opportunities to experience the island's refreshing natural waters. Travel in the comfort of a modern 100% electric van and enjoy the personal attention of a local guide in a group limited to just 8 guests. With more walking, more immersion, and more time in nature, this tour offers a completely different perspective on the Azores.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Walk from a small waterfall, along a water stream until a sand beach
Hike on some of the best trails of the island, surrounded by dense vegetation
If you feel like jumping in the water and swim in this beautiful beach, we’re not going to stop you!
A hidden mountain reservoir where waters meet the deep forest—a true sanctuary of peace and island engineering.
Salto do Cabrito is a stunning 40-meter waterfall framed by towering, moss-covered cliffs and lush vegetation. Visitors can admire the falls from a unique industrial catwalk that winds through the canyon or take a refreshing dip in the clear, shallow pool at its base.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please be ready for pick-up at 9:00AM. Please allow up to 20 minutes to conclude all the pick-ups in Ponta Delgada. Pick-ups in Ribeira Grande not before 9:30AM.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(30)
I went on 4 day trips with Pure Azores and Daniel was my guide for 3 of those tours. He is an amazing guide! I felt like I was traveling not just with a guide, but a friend. He had a lot of knowledge about the Azores and ran a smooth and fun itinerary. This particular tour--if you love being outdoors and seeing unspoiled beauty; then don't miss it. Thank you so much Pure Azores and Daniel!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re truly delighted to hear you enjoyed your time on multiple tours with us and that Daniel made your experience feel so special. It’s great to know his knowledge, friendliness, and smooth organisation helped make your trips memorable. We also appreciate your kind recommendation of the tour for nature lovers. Thank you for choosing Pure Azores!
João was a great guide. He explain everything really well.great day
Thank you for your kind review. We’re happy to hear you had a great day with João and that his explanations helped make the experience even better. We truly appreciate your feedback!
Cátia was very nice and explained a lot. She adapted to us and provided many suggestions.
Thank you for your kind review. We’re very happy to hear that Cátia was able to make your experience so enjoyable with her friendliness and detailed explanations. It’s great that she adapted the tour to your needs and provided helpful suggestions throughout the day. We truly appreciate your feedback!
We had a wonderful experience. The beauty of the forest and waterfalls was unmatched. Joao was the best guide, friendly. funny, informative, very helpful with difficult spots . I would highly recommend this tour, with Joao!!!
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re very happy to hear you enjoyed the beauty of the forest and waterfalls, and that João’s friendly, fun, and informative approach made the experience even more special. It’s great that he was able to support you during the more challenging spots as well. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
This tour was a great experience! Joao was absolutely fantastic! Really friendly and knowledgeable. He made the whole trip fun from start to finish! Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable experience!
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re very happy to hear you had such a great experience with João and that his friendly and knowledgeable approach made the tour fun from start to finish. We truly appreciate your recommendation and kind words.
Joao was a great guide. He made sure we had the best experience possible and was very sympathetic! It was an amazing day. We definitely can recommend this tour!
A delightful day. Guide Manuel is fantastic. The tour was great hiking and picnic. Really liked this tour company. Highly recommended
Thank you for your kind review. We’re really happy to hear you had such a delightful day and that Manuel made the experience fantastic for you. It’s great that you enjoyed the hiking, picnic, and overall tour. We truly appreciate your recommendation.
Manuel was very knowledgeable and very patient. He took the time to explain the trail markers and the historical value of the area. He had extensive knowledge on the topography of the area. He was also very safety conscience and allowed our group to explore but not past the limits of safety. The climate was wet but still very enjoyable.
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re very glad to hear you had a positive experience with Manuel and that his knowledge, patience, and attention to safety made the hike both informative and enjoyable. It’s great that even with the wet weather, you were still able to enjoy the experience and learn more about the area’s history and topography. We truly appreciate your feedback.
We have come across the day several times during our excursions I think he is an incredible person I have no doubt that any type of excursion he hires will be with this company thanks to this great professional few people like him carry out the job with such affection
Thank you for your kind words. We’re very happy to hear such a positive impression, and we truly appreciate your recognition of the care and dedication shown. It means a lot to know you felt so well looked after during your excursions. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Katya gave us a personalized tour that showed off the hidden waterfalls and beaches. Well planned and will come back for the Hidden Gems tour. Loved the electric van.
Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the personalized tour with Katya, exploring hidden waterfalls and beaches. It’s great to know the day was well planned and that the electric van added to the experience — we look forward to welcoming you again for the Hidden Gems tour!
