Half-Day Private Tour to Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada
Description
Once you are picked up at your hotel, get ready for a half-day of exploring. Cruise along the forested floor of a massive volcanic crater as you explore Sete Cidades with an experienced local guide. In a rugged 4×4 vehicle, ride between sparkling lakes and bounce down dirt roads that lead to sweeping viewpoints of this stunning and dramatic landscape.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Explore on a 4x4 vehicle the nature that surrounds the crater of Sete Cidades. according to the legend – seven towns, founded by expelled Spanish bishops, sank. With a perimeter of 12 km and a diameter of 7 km, this caldera formed from a crater that collapsed during a gigantic prehistoric eruption, its present shape having been created during a tremendous eruption in 1445.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up is free and included if in Ponta Delgada city or Nearby cities (Lagoa and Ribaira Grande) - extra fees may apllie to other Locations. We will Pick up at the cruse Ship Termial. We will be at 9 AM (other pick-up time can be set) ready for pick-up at the pier inside the Terminal on the ground level in front of the arrival gate with the Lead traveler name on a sign. Also If for any reason the ship docks at the commercial dock, will be at the Pier in front of the ship with the lead traveler name on a sign. (Please do not take any shuttle).
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Also, we would like to warn you the last row on the 4x4 vehicle is a bit difficult to get in too and the knees will be a bit high during the trip , It will not be a problem for the teenagers ,agile or smaller people, but they are the least comfortable seats, and the vehicle will be at its max.
Reviews(13)
Goncarlo our guide was amazing ! Great way to see the island. Worth every penny. Don’t wait. Book it.
Such a beautiful place. Our guide was so knowledgeable in explaining both the volcanic and cultural history of the region. He made it both informative and interesting. Even with the fog at the top spot we saw so many other beautiful views that it didn’t matter. Definitely worth it if you only have a few hours and want to see a lot.
Beautiful sights at every stop. Our guide was great at explaining the history of the island. He made it very informative and interesting. Even though the fog rolled in we got to see so much. It was definitely worth it.
What an amazing experience Sete Cidades is something that you should do in Ponta Delgada. Our guide Tiago was great since he was born here he had awesome information and stories about the the island we had a wonderful time and tour. Such a beautiful place.
Excellent guide! Miguel is super knowledgeable and friendly. He went above and beyond. I forgot my sunglasses in his vehicle and he even returned them to me the next day! He took his time showing us all the highlights and giving us insight to every question we had. 10/10
When we took our tour with T4W, we had the honor of being guided by one of the owners, Delfim. On our half-day tour, he took us down a number of roads that rental car companies would cry about, but gave us a different view of a number of places on the island that I doubt we would've ever gone to. Our tour focused on Sete Cidades, which we were able to see from basically all sides and from down at the lakeside as well. He was very knowledgeable about the island and the sites we visited and we wish that we had the time to book him for a full day tour just to see everything else he wanted to show us. 100% recommend!
Very knowledgeable guide able to explain geological and volcanic history of the island and ecology with excellent off road 4x4 driving skills. Great half day.
Fantastic tour. If you get Margarete as driver / guide / commentator your are in for an incredible trip. She is local and shares the physical and social history of the area with grace and knowledge. Very informative and fun. The equipment are 4x4 Toyota Land Cruisers that are comfortable and safe. We were extremely lucky with weather going from cloudy to sunshine to sunsets. Fantastic. A definite recommend
Vasco was a great guide. He made the tour fun and informative. Waited patiently for us when taking photos and when we went to see the hot springs. Vasco answered all of our questions.
The landscape was exquisite, and the off-roading was fun! Would love to return to see more of the island.
