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(35)
Of all the tours I have done on Azores, this definitely is the very best one. João takes you in an e-minibus to all the best and most magical waterfall places on the island , which you would never find on your own. The tour is a combination of hiking ( some steep bits) , but walking sticks are provided, waterfalls you can swim in and some sightseeing. At the middle of the day is a tasty local picnic ( they catered for my vegetarian and gluten free needs) in a wonderful place by the see. A totally unforgettable day.
Thank you so much for such a wonderful and detailed review! We're delighted to hear this was your favourite tour in the Azores and that you enjoyed the combination of hiking, waterfalls, swimming, and sightseeing. We're also glad João and the team could accommodate your dietary needs and make the picnic part of such a memorable day. We'll be sure to share your kind words with João!
I can’t say enough about how much my husband and I enjoyed this tour, the falls were amazing! There is hiking involved, but nothing too challenging. Our guide was amazing and was a great host!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you and your husband had such a wonderful time exploring the waterfalls. It's great to know you enjoyed the hiking and that your guide helped make the experience so memorable. We hope to welcome you back to the Azores again soon!
The tour was excellent. The tour guide was very informative and fun. We had a great time and I recommend it anyone to do this excursion. It was great.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you had such a great time and that your guide made the tour both fun and informative. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to the Azores again soon!
We had a wonderful tour with Manuel. We saw about six waterfalls. We were a family of six people between the ages of 24 and 70, and everybody was able to do the hikes. We traveled in a very comfortable van in between hikes. Some of the hikes were harder than others, but all were doable. The scenery was stunning, stupendous, amazing!!! We went swimming at the last waterfall, which was a real treat. Food was provided, and Manuel was great about orienting us to the area, giving us information and making sure we all had enough water and restroom stops. All in all this was a highlight of our trip to the Azores!
This was a well organised and fascinating adventure. My partner and I enjoyed every minute of it. We had a great guide who ensured that the whole day went smoothly
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you and your partner enjoyed every minute of the tour. It’s fantastic to know everything was well organized and that your guide helped make the day run smoothly. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again!
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.
