Sete Cidades and Pineapple Plantation Half Day Private Tour
Description
Explore one of São Miguel’s most iconic landscapes on this private half-day tour to Sete Cidades, combined with a visit to a traditional pineapple plantation. Travel through scenic roads toward the breathtaking Sete Cidades volcanic crater, famous for its twin lakes surrounded by lush green mountains. Stop at some of the island’s most spectacular viewpoints, including Vista do Rei, where you can admire unforgettable panoramic views over the crater. During the tour, visit a local pineapple plantation and learn about the traditional greenhouse cultivation unique to the Azores. Discover the history of Azorean pineapple production and enjoy the opportunity to taste local pineapple products. This private experience offers flexibility, comfort, and personalized attention, allowing you to explore at your own pace while discovering the natural beauty and local traditions of São Miguel.
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Itinerary
Learn everything about the process of production of the São Miguel pineapple, a process that uses unique techniques to create a unique fruit.
Going up the west crater stop here to embrace this beautiful view over the north and south coasts of the island
In the highest point of the road you can do a short hike to Canário Lake, and observe the surroundings of this protected landscape area.
In the main viewpoint over the famous lake inside this crater you can witness the sheer size of this crater, the small village that existes inside it as well as the beautiful lakes, which altogether, creates a special atmosphere from this viewpoint.
Going down the road that leads inside of the crater, from this viewpoint you'll have a different perspective of the lakes and village.
Yet, another lake, Santiago lake, is visible from this viewpoint, a small crater contained within the main one.
As we finish the descent into the bottom of the crater, we stop at the bridge that divides both lakes, for another perspective of this giant crater and some photos.
In the center of this small village you can visit a quite unique church where a small trail with Norfolk pines and cedars leed to Saint Nicholas church.
Explore a little bit of the center of the village and take a break to use bathrooms or have a drink or snack at a local bar.
The final stop of the tour takes you to the western most point of São Miguel. A viewpoint over the ocean, used as a whale watching spot in the past, and with a view over Ferraria in one side and the village of Mosteiros on the other.
Driving back to your accommodations we take the road over the south coast of the island, meanwhile, you can just sit back and relax and enjoy the views.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The pickup will take place in the clients accomodations, within a 15 km radius of Ponta Delgada.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(34)
Our guide Flavio, was extremely knowledgeable and told us so much interesting information about beautiful Azores. Every stop we made had breathtaking views! Truly amazing. Flavio has a charming personality and we would highly recommend this tour.
Thank you very much for your feedback about our time together. We really appreciate that you have enjoyed your tour!
Flávio is an excellent tour guide -- knowledgeable, patient, flexible, prompt, and humourous. We had an 8-hour layover in Ponta Delgada on our way to Graciosa (by way of Terceira), so we booked this 1/2 day (4 hour) tour of a pineapple plantation and Sete Cidades. Within a few hours of making the reservation online, Flávio messaged me via Whatsapp and confirmed the reservation. Communication was excellent throughout the process, and he picked us up at the airport in a very nice car thoughtfully stocked with waters. He told us a lot about the history and culture of Sao Miguel and the Azores in an engaging and entertaining way, answering our questions. He was very willing to tailor the experience according to our needs. I cannot recommend him highly enough -- if you want excellent customer service and a wonderful tour, contact Flávio!
Thank you for your words Sue! It was a pleasure to guide you on your tour!
Flavio does a great job of putting you at ease, so that you can relax and enjoy the sites as well as the narration. He was able to bide his time and “dodge” the weather by visiting other sites before committing to the drive in to Sete Cidades. His strategy worked well. Thank you, Flavio.
Thank you Alicia! I am very happy that I fulfilled your expectations!
Amazing private tour. Tour guide is lovely with incredible knowledge of the island. Highly recommend this tour
Flavio was waiting for us as our ship docked which meant we were able to get started on our tour early, beating the crowds. The locations we visited were exceptional. Flavio was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the areas we were visiting. He was so friendly and willing to answer all our many questions and to wait for us as we explored each stop. He dropped us in our requested city centre location and provided more information on places to visit in the city. Highly recommended. We'll definitely book with Flavio again if we're back in the Azores.
Thank you very much Margaret! It was a pleasure to meet you and to be your guide in São Miguel!
Excellent tour and guide. Knows all the sights and routes. Very polite - great English - private tour lets you ask questions and customize the experience. Clean BMW and comfortable seats. We were on a cruise ship so no problems with returning to ship on the afternoon booking (and we were able to start a little early).
It was a cold, windy, and cloudy day, but that didn’t take away from the beauty that Ponta Delgada has to offer. Flavio’s communication before the tour was top-notch, and his excellent service continued throughout the entire experience. He was incredibly patient as we waited for the wind to clear the clouds so we could get a good view of the craters, something you likely wouldn’t have the flexibility to do on a cruise excursion. He also shared fascinating information about the island, including hydrangeas, pineapples, and the local cows.
Thank you very much for your feedback on our services! We really appreciate your words and are extremely grateful that you choose São Miguel Exclusive Tours® to guide you through your stay in the island.
Tour owner/operator Flavio was amazing knowledgeable and very entertaining during our half day tour of the island. The pineapple section was super interesting
Thank you Forrest, for your kind words! I'm very happy that you've enjoyed our time together
Amazing tour and Flavio our guide was excellent, clean car for a private tour and hi knows everything about the azores island , fully recomended
Thank you for your words! We had a great time!
Flavio was amazing. He passed on a lot of knowledge enthusiastically. It is the right person to know the island in a pleasant and interesting way. It was really great!
Muito obrigado pela sua crítica e palavras!
