Lagoa do Fogo and Ribeira Grande Half Day Private Tour
Description
Discover the natural beauty and local charm of São Miguel on this half-day tour to Lagoa do Fogo, Ribeira Grande and a ceramic factory (closed on weekends and holly days). Travel through scenic mountain roads to the breathtaking Lagoa do Fogo, one of the Azores most beautiful volcanic lakes. Surrounded by untouched nature and dramatic landscapes, this protected lagoon offers incredible panoramic views and fantastic photo opportunities. Continue to Ribeira Grande, a historic town on the island’s north coast, known for its traditional architecture, volcanic stone buildings, and coastal atmosphere. Enjoy time to explore the town center and experience local culture. This tour is perfect for travelers looking to discover some of São Miguel’s highlights in a relaxed and comfortable way.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Learn the process of production of the traditional local pottery in a factory that is run by the same family for five generations now. (Closed on weekends and holidays)
Going up the crater from one of the two active volcanos in São Miguel, stop in the second highest point of the island and observe the surroundings.
This is the main viewpoint over the lake of Fogo, and from here you will be able to understand why this place is classified as a nature reserve, and one of the, if not the, most beautiful lake in the Azores
Explore the center of Ribeira Grande city and taste some of the local liquors (closed on weekends and holidays).
From this viewpoint you'll be able to see the north coast of the island and the city of Ribeira Grande
If you decide so, you can visit this Natural Park (tickets bought at the location) or experience a thermal bath (tickets for the thermal baths are only available online and must be purchased in advance)
Visit the surf center of the island in this stunning beach, where all the surfers meet and go for a walk by the ocean in this dark sand beach.
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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
Highly recommend this private tour with Flavio. It was everything we were hoping for and more as Flavio planned it carefully to include our requests with lots of extras and interesting detail added. Flavio knows the island so well that he timed it all to allow us to see the most sights possible in the best conditions.
Thank you for your words Georgia! It was a pleasure to guide you and your husband ylon your tour!
Flávio was a wonderful guide and a great driver. He took us to a ceramic factory, and it was fascinating to learn about that process. In addition to the wonderful stops at Lagos de Fiera, we also went to a great liquor factory and a cool surfing beach. We will be booking another tour when we return!
My friend and I did a half day tour back in May to Logoa do Fogo. Thoroughly enjoyable tour which Flávio adapted slightly for us , and we also visited the ceramic factory, the liqueur factory , various viewpoints around Logoa and Ribeira Grande and Santa Barbara beach. Flávio was very knowledgeable, especially about the history of the island. Very comfortable and clean car with water provided, we were well looked after. I would definitely recommend this company.
Thank you very much for your feedback! I am happy that I could be of service and that I fulfilled your expectations!
Incredible tour incredible value. Flavio picked us up at the location of our choosing in a nice clean vehicle, toured us all over the Island and got us back in time to join the cruise. He shared details of the history of the Island. I would highly recommend this tour
Thank you very much Robert, for your feedback, and kind words!
We booked 2 4-hour tours with this company and it was the best decision of the trip. Our guide was so knowledgeable and friendly, providing us with a wealth of information about the Island, its history, people, businesses and agriculture, while also sharing personal experiences of growing up and raising a family on the Island. I highly recommend this tour company.
Thank you Chris for your feedback and kind words!
Great tour!! Flavio was punctual, very informative, flexible with time starting and with the itinerary. In fact, he deviated from the original plan to make sure we got a great view at Lake Fagoa! He provided us with water, and opened the doors for us at each spot. A real gentleman and scholar 🙂
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We had a wonderful day, excellent conversation and informative guide. Flavio was attentive to our needs. We enjoyed the thermal pools. The many view points over the crater lake and views to the coast were amazing. Our lunch overlooking the surf beach was delicious. Flavio was a safe and courteous driver who knows his was around the lanes of the costal town one way streets with ease, delivering you to quaint town squares for a local walk.
Thank you very much for your feedback and for choosing Azores in Private! We really appreciate that you have enjoyed our service!
Flavio was very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. Even though the tour was advertised for a certain area, we were able to customize it to things we haven’t seen yet. He also brought us to places off the beaten path which was simply amazing. He went out of his way to make our experience golden and was the grand finale of our trip. I definitely recommend him and this tour! You will NOT be disappointed! Thank you Flavio for making our last day memorable!
Thank you very much for your feedback and for choosing Azores in Private. We really appreciate that you have enjoyed our service.
