Side by Side Tour - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)
Description
This activity is ideal for families or couples looking for adventure and fun. This tour will take you to the highest points that surround Sete Cidades Volcano. The itinerary is On and Offroad and If the weather is good, you can count on awesome views to the lakes and the ocean. Our team of expert guides will ensure your safety and provide brief explanations at each stop. Driver`s license is mandatory for drivers and remember that this is a tour to enjoy the landscapes, not a rally competition. You can have a two seater buggy or a 4 seater, depending on the number of people on your reservation. Itinerary: * Fenais da Luz ( North cost) * Pico da Cruz (845 meters altitude) View to Lagoa de Santiago, lagoa Rasa and Sete Cidades lagoon. * Vista da Rainha/Miradouro das Cumeeiras ( View point for Sete Cidades, Green and Blue Lagoon) * Cerrado das Freiras * Passing by Capelas village * Fenais da Luz
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This parish located on the north coast of São Miguel island is where we start and end the tour. After starting our tour on paved roads, we will ride along the seafront of and explore dirt roads in this area.
This is a mountain with an altitude of 845 meters. The breathtaking view is very similar to “Miradouro da Boca do Inferno” but from a higher perspective (accessible with the quads) and even more magnificent due to its altitude. From here you can see Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa de Santiago, Lagoa Verde, Lagoa Azul and a view to the whole crater of Sete Cidades dormant volcano. If weather is good, this one of the high lights of the tour, where we can see almost the whole island from the top.
Located at an altitude of 540 meters, this viewpoint offers a unique and panoramic view over Sete Cidades crater. Depending on weather and dirt roads conditions we can get to see the same view from a diferent perspective “Miradouro das Cumeeiras”, where we can have an amazing view to the green and blue lake but from the opposite side of the Crater.
Here you can expect to make some dirt paths that surround the Blue Lagoon in Sete Cidades with incredible views over the lakes.
Passing on a dirt road aroundThis is a parish located on the north coast of the island of São Miguel. This is one of the transit villages that we pass on the way back to the meeting point. Here we will pass by Poços (bathing area) and the place of the old whale’s factory, disabled since 1970 where only the factory chimney remains. Here we will also make a dirt path that connects this parish to Fenais da Luz. Lagoa Azul.
Here we get back to where we started, exploring some seafront dirt roads.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Driving License(+18) is required for drivers
- We recommend bringing warm coats and raincoats
- You can have a two seater buggy or a 4 seater, depending on the number of people on your reservation
Reviews(387)
This trip was a fun way to see the west side of the island. The side by sides were a blast to drive, and we got to stop at very cool places with great views. Highly recommended!
We loved this excursion. The guides were very caring and friendly! The views were incredible!
So much fun! And the sights!!! This is a must for tour. Cannot say enough. You are missing out if you don't make the time. I highly recommend
Great friendly guides and fun experience
It was perfect! Well-organized tour to incredibly beautiful places on the island. We were able to switch from buggy to ATV at short notice.
The buggy ride was really fun and we ended up seeing several amazing view points even though we couldn’t see the blue and green lakes from the viewpoints as there was too much fog. We did get to ride around them on a trail and it was beautiful. The guide was really good and patient with the group. It was an amazing experience.
Incredible experience! The team were great and very fun to drive through the incredible Sete Citades
We had a great time. The spots they take you to are beautiful, and the pace is relaxed and pleasant.
I don't recommend this trip. 95% of the trip is on paved roads or dirt roads any car can travel on starting from quite a distance away from Sete Cidatels. Guide did mention there had been a landslide recently so some offroad areas normally in the tour weren't allowed. No great tour guide talks, explorations or highlights of various sights, one small talk at the bridge in the Sete Cidatels village, mostly just drove by what we'd already seen on our own with our rental car. Honestly, I was quite bored most of the time and so disappointed to have wasted so much money on a nothing special afternoon. Noise of the machine was intense. Much better off just to rent a car and tour the place on your own.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. In the Azores, tours are often subject to sudden changes due to weather conditions and local safety regulations. In your case, a severe storm had recently affected the area, resulting in the temporary closure of one of the off-road sections normally included in the route. Unfortunately, these circumstances are outside of our control, and we are required to strictly follow the instructions issued by the local authorities. The safety of our guests and team is always our top priority, and for this reason, adjustments to the itinerary are sometimes necessary. We are disappointed to receive a one-star review, particularly as the changes made were due to safety measures beyond our control and no issues or incidents occurred during the tour. We fully respect your opinion, however we believe it does not fully reflect the nature of the situation on the day. Thank you again for your visit and feedback. Kind regards, The Team
Very nice tour. Bruno topper of a guide. Tour around Sete Citades was beautiful. Superb lookouts. Definitely worth it
