Things to Do in Sao Miguel

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!

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Join an exciting Marine Wildlife tour, see and learn more about Whales, Dolphins, Turtles, Fish, Birds, and the seasonal marine biodiversity of the Azores Islands!

Enjoy this boat tour and get the chance to swim with wild dolphins in the open ocean, and snorkel in the Atlantic underwater scenario of the Azores Islands.

Book this Azores private tour in 4x4 vehicle from Ponta Delgada and discover the Azores together with a local guide at your own pace

Book this Half-day jeep tour to Sete Cidades and explore several lakes around the area with an all-terrain ride trip

Cruise São Miguel in an off-road vehicle and see the island's massive calderas and crater lakes with an experienced guide.Visit Sete Cidades, and Lagoa do Fogo's sparkling shores.

Book this Half-day jeep tour to Lagoa do Fogo and explore the nature of the Azores in a jeep

Book this Full-day jeep tour to Furnas and explore the nature of the Azores in a jeep

Book this Full-day jeep tour to Sete Cidades and Ferraria and explore the nature of the Azores in a jeep

Book this Full-day jeep tour: nordeste rout in an offroad 4x4 and enjoy views of the sea, and really feel the force of nature in the Azores

Join a 3-hour guided birdwatching tour from Vila Franca do Campo to see and learn more about birds and marine wildlife in general. Explore the coast, go out at sea.

Join a full-day watching tour to admire whales and dolphins in Vila Franca do Campo, have lunch at a seafront restaurant and enjoy hot springs at the Lagoa do Fogo.

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.

Enjoy a canyoning experience in Caldeirões Natural Park. Jump and slide from the waterfalls to natural pools and relish a picnic in nature on this tour from Ponta Delgada.

Get ready to jump, slide, and splash in the Azorean natural pools booking this canyoning experience from São Miguel.

Book this tour if you like to walk in nature, and if you want to see the most pristine places of Sao Miguel island.

Discover up to 28 species of cetaceans, as well as the fauna of the Azores accompanied by expert biologists on this 3-hour boat trip in São Miguel Island

Discover the marine life of the Azores Islands with a team of expert biologists on this full-day boat tour from São Miguel with snacks on board included.

Discover the natural reserve of Lagoa Do Fogo, admire the views of the landscape, and enjoy a bath in the cascade of Caldeira Velha on this half-day jeep tour from Ponta Delgada.

Book now this full-day tour by van and discover the Northeastern São Miguel accompanied by a local guide

Discover Furnas with a local guide on this full-day van tour. Admire the viewpoints and taste the typical Cozido on a traditional restaurant.

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

Book your 2.5-hour guided tour to Moinho do Félix from São Miguel and admire beautiful natural spots hidden in the forest.

The wet and wild surrounds of Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park makes the perfect playground for an outdoor adventure. And there're few more thrilling ways to explore than canyoning – an activity that sees you walk, wade, swim and climb your way up thundering waterfalls in a pristine valley. You'll get to see Europe's oldest tea plantation, too.

With a name that translates as Fire Lake, you'd expect Lagoa do Fogo to be all scorched earth and black volcanic rock. Far from it. Think rolling green peaks, sandy shores and seemingly endless cedar wood forest surrounding one of the largest lakes in the Azores. This 11km trail takes you to several scenic spots and ends with a well-earned swim.

The largest island of the Azores, São Miguel is criss-crossed with quality hiking trails. Grab your boots and put them to good use with a scenic trek to Sanguinho – the island's very own ghost town. Along the way, you'll pass the steaming springs of Furnas volcanic crater, try sweet treats in Povoação, and see Salto do Prego waterfall.

You'll immerse yourself in the wild beauty of western São Miguel on this tour. Hiking the 5km Serra Devassa trail, you'll discover a lake-dotted landscape and spot the moss-covered Muro das Nove Janelas aqueduct. Once we've reached higher ground, you'll be able to see Sete Cidades crater. You'll also see the Azul and Verde lakes from Vista do Rei viewpoint.

This full day tour offers the full array of experiences in the seas surrounding São Miguel. There's dolphin and whale-watching, snorkelling and even the chance to swim with dolphins. What's more, a marine biologist will be on hand to give you the lowdown on the biodiversity of waters off the Azores. You'll also observe some stubbing coastal scenery.

Book now this coasteering experience and explore the coastline of Caloura in a different way. Climb and jump from the cliffs, enjoy swimming, and snorkeling in the ocean.

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.

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.

Taste and see the best of west São Miguel on this minivan tour. It's a tangy start with a visit to a pineapple plantation. Learn how they're smoked, then taste the fruit and a liqueur. Next up is Pico do Carvão, for panoramic views over the island's north and south coasts. At Vista do Rei, see the Sete Cidades crater and its lakes, en route to Sete Cidades parish.

Enjoy a hiking tour in Faial da Terra, admire the waterfall of Salto do Prego and visit Sanguinho with an expert guide.

Enjoy hiking to Lagoa do Fogo and a picnic lunch in nature on this full-day guided tour with pick-up included.

Enjoy a canyoning experience in the Salto do Cabrito waterfall and explore the Azorean landscape with experienced guides on this half-day tour.

This 4x4 tour of Sete Cidades is a blockbuster. You'll explore the crater and discover its top sights. Visit the picture-postcard São Nicolau church as well scenic lakes such as Canario and Santiago. And there's also a local lunch to look forward to before heading to Lagoa do Fogo in the afternoon and chance to bathe in Caldeira Velha thermal waters.

Add a splash of adrenaline to your holiday on this 4x4 tour of Furnas. Hop onboard for a guided tour of all of the must-see's, passing by tea plantations, craters, lakes and much more. Tuck into a tasty lunch of cozido - a traditional stew cooked for 6 hours over the caldera - before spending the afternoon taking a dip in the hot springs of Terra Nostra Gardens.

Lakes, waterfalls, volcanic springs – central São Miguel is a natural wonderland made for exploring by 4x4. This off-road safari scours between the north and south coasts. Kick off on a high at Pico da Barrosa viewpoint, which overlooks Lake Fogo. Then check out Caldeira Velha hot springs and Salto do Cabrito waterfall before rounding off the tour in the town of Ribeira Grande.

Sao Miguel takes a cinematic approach to scenery. And this 4x4 tour's a blockbuster. You'll rumble around the rim of the island's vast volcanic crater, stop by the easy-on-the-eye Empadada Lake and soak up views fit for a monarch at Vista do Rei – translated, it means ‘King's View'. There'll be time in the tiny village of Sete Cidades, too.

Nestled in the mid-Atlantic and kissed by the Gulf Stream, the Azores's mild climate makes an ideal playground for whales and dolphins. Set off in search of these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat with this half-day boat trip off São Miguel. What's more, you'll have an expert guide on hand to fill you in on facts about the wildlife on display.

Nestled in the mid-Atlantic and kissed by the Gulf Stream, the Azores's mild climate makes an ideal playground for whales and dolphins. Set off in search of these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat with this half-day boat trip off São Miguel. What's more, you'll have an expert guide on hand to fill you in on facts about the wildlife on display.

This three-hour boat tour ticks off all the Azores's attractions – whales, dolphins and volcanoes. Accompanied by marine biologists and naturalists, you'll sail off southern São Miguel in search of whales, dolphins, turtles and other fauna. Then, when returning to port, circle the volcanic islet of Vila Franca do Campo for a close-up look at its wildlife.

Discover São Miguel's coastal landscapes, nature, and history. Tour ancestral watermills, cross Praia da Viola, and visit Calhau D'Areia Beach and Ribeira Grande.

Join a 3-hour guided tour of the volcanic islet of Vila Franca do Campo to learn more about this protected nature reserve's geology, flaura and fauna.

Explore the Vila Franca do Campo islet, enjoy snorkeling in the Azorean waters and admire the local marine species.

Observe the local wildlife, discover the islet of Vila Franca do Campo and learn about the natural habitat of the cetaceans.

Discover the life at the bottom of the ocean, learn about the marine life of Vila Franca do Campo and spot the seabirds and crustaceans in their natural habitat.

Book this night excursion to the hot springs of Furnas Valley and enjoy a dinner cooked using the heat of the hot springs! A romantic grand adventure under the stars!

Dazzling views over dramatic landscapes and a visit to a tea plantation are the highlights of this scenic tour. Kicking off at Vista do Rei, you'll enjoy views over Sete Cidades lakes before heading into the mountains, where you can take a dip in the warm waters of Caldeira Velha if you like. Next, we'll visit the Gorreana tea plantation for a tasting, then it's on to Pico de Ferro viewpoint and Furnas village for an optional lunch. Round off the day with a stop at chapel of Nossa Senhora da Paz to enjoy the view of the Vila Franca islet.