On this tour you will be the driver of an quad / ATV and this will probably be the best way to feel and experience this part of São Miguel Island. This tour will take you to the highest points of the mountains that surround Sete Cidades Volcano. The itinerary is On and Offroad and you will have the opportunity to visit some of the trails that are part of the Azores Airlines Rallye. If the weather is good, you can count on awesome views to the lakes and the ocean. This will make you feel as you are on the top of the world. Our team of experient guides will ensure your safety and provide brief explanations at each stop. You can expect adventure! 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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From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
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.
Near Serra Devassa, there is the Muro das Nove Janelas, an aqueduct considered a heritage site of historical value.
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.
This viewpoint allows you to contemplate the beauty of Lagoa das Sete Cidades and all its surroundings, and also allows you to admire part of the north coast of the island of São Miguel.
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.
This 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.
Here we get back to where we started, exploring some seafront dirt roads.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day) lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
Prices start at $91 per person for this Ponta Delgada experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in PT, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 18 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 939 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Azores Outdoor Activities.
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We took a four wheeler and had an amazing time. It was the biggest the roads on the island felt for us since we got here. Our guide was one of the most patient kind people you could ever find and had great information at the stops. We would absolutely do this again except this time I think we would do the full day tour.
It is worth every penny…a truly wow experience! Wear comfortable shoes, bring a light jacket. Our guide was top notch!
We arrived and were greeted by Bruno and a sweet dog on the property Bruno was fabulous, patient and very helpful. It was an amazing experience we drove through city roads and dirt terrain up and down the mountain with stunning views surrounding us. Definitely don’t miss this one. Truly amazing.
If you’re thinking about doing this experience, don’t think and just book it. It was incredible! We couldn’t think of a better way to see Sete Cidades. Some off road riding and some road riding. My husband and I got our own ATVs and it was absolutely worth it.
Very fun! Bruno explained everything we needed to know when we got there. Saw some beautiful scenery and had a great time
First time riding a Quad. Enjoyed it. Went through scenic view points. Will recommend. Guide was good.
Perfect way to start our trip! We covered a ton of ground and it helped us prepare for what we wanted to deep-dive into later. Would recommend - very fun and very nice guides!
Great way to see the island! Got to hit several beautiful spots in one go, the ride was fun and overall seamless
One of the best things you can do on the island. We had great weather and saw every angle of the 3 lakes. High recommend and enjoy! You will get dusty though so be prepared
It seems like a family owned business which was really nice! The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. He made sure to check in with everyone a few times throughout just to make sure everyone was good and didn’t have questions. We had been to a few different viewpoints of Sete Cidades before doing this, but i think it’s still worth it! It’s a different experience than just driving and pulling over. Also, you get to explore different areas/top of viewpoints that would only be reachable by walking /hiking etc.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day) | 3–4 hours | 4.9 (939) | $91 | |
 Side by Side Tour - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day) | 3–4 hours | 4.9 (421) | $91 | View |
 São Miguel West Van Tour: Sete Cidades & Fogo Lake + Lunch | 8 hours | 5.0 (1,801) | $97 | View |
 Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included. | 8 hours | 5.0 (745) | $103 | View |
 Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour | 3–4 hours | 5.0 (673) | $55 | View |
 E-bike Sete Cidades- "All Mountain" bike program | 3–4 hours | 4.9 (148) | $86 | View |
 Buggy Off-Road Excursion to Sete Cidades - HD | 3–4 hours | 4.7 (100) | $92 | View |