7-Day São Miguel Island Tour
7-Day São Miguel Island Tour

7-Day São Miguel Island Tour

7 days

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Uncover the Stunning Natural Beauty of the Azores

Want to experience breathtaking island landscapes, a beautifully diverse array of wildlife, and unforgettable adventures on your next holiday? This 7-Day São Miguel Island Tour offers all of that and more on an incredible multi-activity adventure in the incredible Azores islands of Portugal!

On the tour you will fully explore the island of São Miguel, taking part in jeep tours, hiking adventures, and whale/dolphin watching expeditions that will leave you feeling fulfilled, yet craving more adventure at the same time! For those who are after a thrilling travel experience in one of the world’s most incredible destinations, the 7-Day São Miguel Island Tour is the perfect trip to explore!

Highlights of the 7-Day São Miguel Island Tour

Enjoy the entire tour using one hotel as your home base
Set out on incredible day hikes that highlight the natural beauty of the Azores
Take part in a whale and dolphin watching expedition to learn about the marine life surrounding the island
Explore the highlights of São Miguel on exciting van and jeep tours that will take you across the island

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From $1,025USD
7 days
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7-Day São Miguel Island Tour

7-Day São Miguel Island Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Ponta Delgada

After your arrival to São Miguel, you will be picked up at the airport and transferred to your hotel to check in. Depending on the time of day, you can either settle in for the evening or set out to explore.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ponta Delgada
Meals: Breakfast

Day 2 Hiking Serra Devassa and Nascentes do Canário

Today is a full-day adventure to discover the volcanic complex of Sete Cidades. This hike, although challenging at times, will expose you to a picturesque landscape of hidden lakes, aqueducts, and water springs, all of which are surrounded by endemic vegetation.

Eventually, you will arrive at the highest point of Sete Cidades: Pico das Éguas. This circular trail starts at Muro do Carvão, where your guides will describe all of the different points of interest that you will visit during the day and teach you about the geomorphology of the island.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ponta Delgada
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 3 Van Tour in Furnas

Day 3 of the tour will explore the volcanic origins of the island in Dimas, a magical place full of geothermal activity. After the pick up in Ponta Delgada at 9 am, your van tour will take you to visit a local tea factory before reaching the viewpoint over Furnas: Pico do Ferro. Afterwards, you will make your way to the Caldeiras das Fumas to visit the famous fumaroles and taste mineral waters from different springs.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ponta Delgada
Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 4 Whale Watching and Van Tour to Lagoa do Fogo

Today you will set out on a whale and dolphin watching expedition, where you will have the chance to view more than 25 cetacean species, as well as turtles, seabirds and other marine life. Before the boat trip, biologists will provide a briefing on which cetacean species can be observed, how we respect the animals and rules of observation at sea, historical facts of the region, and safety measures aboard.

Back on land, you will set out on another van tour where you will be able to see the beauty of the Nature Reserve of Fogo. During this tour you will witness volcanic activity, bathe in the natural warm waters of Fogo volcano, and learn more about the electricity production in Sao Miguel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ponta Delgada
Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 5 Hiking Faial da Terra and Van Tour in Nordeste

Day 5 of the tour will combine one of the most beautiful hikes in Sao Miguel with a comfortable van tour to Nordeste into one experience. Throughout the day you will visit a hidden village in the mountain, called Sanguinho and refresh yourself in the amazing waterfall Salto do Prego, which is especially nice during the hot summer months.

After this wonderful hike, you will stop in the center of Faial da Terra village to relax and enjoy the old whalers harbour, before continuing on for the second half of the day. Next, the road will take you to various viewpoints on the coastline of Nordeste.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ponta Delgada
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 6 Jeep Tour to Sete Cidades

The last full day of activity on the tour will see you undertake an active adventure that combines dirt paths with kayak and bicycle activities at Lagoa das Sete Cidades. To make it even more of an adventure, you will be able to enjoy this wonderful landscape from a different perspective while driving in a jeep!

On the tour you will be taken to the top of the Sete Cidades Caldera, stopping at some points of interest such as Pico do Carvao, Pico da Cruz, and the Lomba do Vasco viewpoint along the way. A small stop will be made in the center of Sete Cidades village, followed by the famous viewpoint of Vista do Rei.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ponta Delgada
Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 7 Departure Day

After breakfast at the hotel, you will pack your things and be transferred to the airport to bid farewell to the Azores.
Overnight Location: None
Meals: Breakfast

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7-Day São Miguel Island Tour Price and Dates

This guided tour is run as a private tour; however, some activities may be shared. The pricing depends on your travelling dates, as well as the types of the rooms that you need.

Prices below are per person:

  • Price per person sharing a double room: from $1,025 USD*

*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip. Please click the Book Now button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates.

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Accommodation on the 7-Day São Miguel Island Tour

This tour is based in hotels. Hotels on this trip are of a 4-star standard, and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplemental fee to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.

Hotels on Standard Tour

Night 1-6

4-Star Hotel in Ponta Delgada

A modern 4-Star hotel centrally located in Ponta Delgada will serve as your home base while you explore all that the island of São Miguel has to offer.

What’s Included in the 7-Day São Miguel Island Tour?

Meals

6 breakfasts and 5 lunches are included.

Accommodations

Accommodations for 6 nights are included. Accommodations before/after the tour in Ponta Delgada are not included, but can be added as a supplement.

Transportation during the Tour

Transportation for you and your luggage are included throughout the tour, including transfers to and from the airport.

Also Included

  • Activities as outlined in the itinerary
  • Museum and entrance tickets
  • English speaking guide

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tips for guides, drivers, porters and wait staff
  • Other activities, meals and extra costs at the hotels not mentioned in the itinerary

Optional Extras

  • Additional nights before or after the tour
  • Single occupancy upgrades

Frequently Asked Questions about 7-Day São Miguel Island Tour

Is this tour for me?

We rate this tour as a 2/5. These tours typically have the activity take up 3-5 hours each day, and are often over easy to moderate terrain.

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