Nature in São Miguel

Sete Cidades half-day guided tour from Ponta Delgada

Book this 5-hour guided tour of São Miguel Island from Ponta Delgada. Explore Sete Cidades and take in the breathtaking views from several viewpoints. Hike through the sleeping volcanoes!

Swimming with Dolphins - Ticket Only

Make the most of being on an island out in the Atlantic where marine life thrives. On this trip you'll have the chance to swim with dolphins in their natural habitat. After a briefing on how to behave around the dolphins, you'll take a short boat ride to meet these friendly animals - previously located by the lookout team. Then, it's time for your dolphin interaction. The whole process will be carefully evaluated to ensure that the animals are comfortable and ready to share their habitat with you. After this wonderful experience, the return trip back to shore will allow you to fully appreicate the coastal scenery of the island.

Lake Furnas Kayaking Experience Ticket

Whether you're a beginner or an expert, Lake Furnas is a kayaking experience oozing with the Wow Factor. This beautifully set volcanic crater lake is surrounded by lush vegetation and romantic architecture, which you'll explore from the water. You'll paddle to the north shore of the lake, where several fumaroles and thermal mud pools are located.

Full Day Tour Canyoning in Salto do Cabrito

Walk, wade, and climb your way through the land-that-time-forgot landscapes surrounding Salto Cabrito waterfall. This canyoning adventure sees you cross ancient bridges, clamber volcanic rocks and stroll by steaming hot springs. And the main event is a thrilling abseil experience down 15ms of thundering waterfall. To top it all, lunch is included.

Lagoa do Fogo full-day hiking tour

Enjoy walking in Lagoa do Fogo and enjoy a picnic on the shore on this full-day hiking tour from Ponta Delgada.

Full-day watching tour with lunch and snorkeling at the Princess Ring

Join a full-day watching tour to admire whales and dolphins in Vila Franca do Campo, have lunch at a seafront restaurant and snorkel at the Princess Ring islet.

Small Group Tour to Furnas

This minivan tour to the Furnas Valley boasts everything that makes the Azores so special. Visit São Miguel's first capital, Vila Franca do Campo, to taste a ‘queijadas da vila' pastry. Next, head to the exotic Terra Nostra Park for a stroll and thermal bath. After a typical ‘cozido' lunch, enjoy an afternoon exploring volcanic landscapes of Furnas.

São Miguel Furnas Tour

The flavours of São Miguel are in the spotlight on this full-day tour from Ponta Delgada. Visit Vila Franca do Campo to try the famous Queijada da Vila pastry before marveling at the volcanic phenomena at Furnas' valley, including fumaroles where the famous Cozido das Furnas stew is cooked. Explore the Caldeiras and enjoy the panorama from Pico de Ferro viewpoint. Visit the Gorreana tea plantation for a tasting before ending the tour at Santa Iria viewpoint.

Furnas Canoeing with Terra Nostra Park

Exotic Furnas is a microcosm of São Miguel. And this full day tour gives you two different perspectives. Kick off in the morning with canoeing on Lake Furnas, famed for its fumaroles, geysers, mudpools and thermal waters. After a cozido lunch in the village, visit the historic botanic gardens of Terra Nostra Park – the variety of flora is mesmerising.

Lake Fogo & Ribeira Grande Small Group Tour

Combing nature and culture, this small group tour of central São Miguel is the Azores down to a T. You'll head to Pico da Barrosa viewpoint for Insta-perfect panoramas over Lake Fogo. There's an option to visit the Caldeira Velha, too. Then it's on to Ribeira Grande, a historic and elegant town on the north coast, for a guided walk and liqueur tasting.