Buggy Tour Sete Cidades Volcano Off-Road Adventure
Description
-Drive your own buggy through on and off-road trails -Explore the Sete Cidades volcanic crater -Stop at stunning viewpoints overlooking the lakes -Small-group experience for better quality -Guided by experienced local experts -Perfect mix of adventure and scenic beauty
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Itinerary
Briefing on ATV driving, safety instructions and tour preparation.
Close to the Devassa Mountain is the Wall of the Nine Windows, an aqueduct of historical value. The wealth of water in the parish of Santo António led to the construction of the aqueduct between the 17th and 18th centuries that overcome the water shortage that was then felt in Ponta Delgada. Above its arches — which are called "Nine Windows" — passed the water captured from the area of the Canário lake. The Wall of the Nine Windows was saved from progressive degradation and brought back to the former monumentality by the intervention of the Municipal Services of Ponta Delgada.
845 meters altitude View to Lagoa de Santiago, Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul.
Situated on Cumeeiras, this viewpoint allows, in a perspective opposite to the viewpoint of Vista do Rei, to enjoy the beauty of the crater of Sete Cidades and all its surroundings. On the opposite side, one can enjoy views of the northern coast of the island of São Miguel and its green pastures dotted with cows.
The Sete Cidades caldera has an approximate diameter of 5km and a depth of 400m. The highest point of the volcano is 845m above sea level. Its edges called Cumeeiras das Sete Cidades (large and small) serve as a pedestrian trail that surrounds the summits of the Sete Cidades caldera, one of the largest volcanic calderas in the Azores, with four lagoons inside – Lagoa de Santiago, Lagoa Rasa and Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde connected to each other. The latter are the main postcard of Azores Tourism and one of the 7 natural wonders of Portugal in the category of non-marine aquatic areas. Behind the colors that give the lagoons their name is the famous legend of Sete Cidades about the love of a blue-eyed princess and a green-eyed shepherd, but, in fact, the difference in colors lies in the fact that Lagoa Verde has slopes are more closed and, therefore, receives more reflection from the surrounding vegetation while the blue one, being larger, receives more reflections from the sky
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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
Reviews(153)
Amazing time! We loved seeing the sites and the buggies were a fun way to do it. It was enough adventure for my 20-year-old son but not so crazy that his mom (me) was panicky.
Really fun. Pedro our guide was awesome. Beautiful scenery and really fun way to see it. Expect to get dirty!!
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Totally enjoyable experience! We were able to see closely one of the most beautiful landscapes of the island, our guide was knowledgeable and chose great spots to stop, give us information and give us time to enjoy the nature! Highly recommended tour from every point of view...
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Very fun activity. A lot of road in the first hour but then some nice off-roads. The stops are nice but a little quick on the 3.5 hours but it remains a nice way to see a lot in a single tour and it is obviously very fun to ride.
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Spectacular experience, a unique way to visit the 7 cities! We definitely recommend!
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We would fully recommend this experience, the tour guide was great , we had lots of fun off roading, great time had by all
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Excellent experience! Saw so much of the beautiful island as well as towns and countryside. Guide was exceptional, informative and helpful with tips of other things to do and see in the island.
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Nice comprehensive tour to Sete Cidades and surrounding area. We were out with a group of about 8 buggies, and I don’t think he has much more. This was a nice size, because we also saw a group from another company with about 20 buggies driving around. The owner is a very enthusiastic guide who provided a really nice tour with lots of information.
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Amazing viens and the guide knows his history
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Amazing 😃 Very beautiful day 😍
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