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All West, Sete Cidades, Mosteiros, Ferraria - Private Tour

Ponta Delgada, Portugalby Azores Like Locals

  • 5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Portuguese, English

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Overview

The West of the island is one of the most, if not the most, impressive parts. You really don't want to miss all the sites around here or rush through them. The West is worth a full day of exploring on its own. The best spots for views of the caldera and lakes are off the main road, and finding them is not easy. This experience includes them all, and you are only able to do this in a half day with the help of a local driving you. You will see Sete Cidades Blue and Green lakes, from up and down the mountain, and also the best views for Santiago and Canário lakes, as well as the epic Grota do Inferno viewpoint. We will follow to the darkest sand beach in the island, and dazzling natural pools, in Mosteiros. If its Summer time you can have a refreshing swim on the clear waters or save it for the open sea hot springs, heated by the breath of the volcano during low tide, at Ferraria.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • No meals included, but your guide can stop along the way for a coffee break if you would like to.

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Miradouro da Boca do Inferno

    1 hour

    Walk to the most epic viewpoint of the island (walking distance of about 1h / the walk is optional you can skip it)

  2. 2

    Lagoa do Canario

    15 min

    Visit Lagoa do Canário tucked by the forest of trees

  3. 3

    Lagoa de Santiago

    15 min

    Pass by this very magical green lake

  4. 4

    Vista do Rei Miradouro

    15 min

    The most famous viewpoint of the island of São Miguel

  5. 5

    Monte Palace Hotel Ruins

    15 min

    Visit or pass by the old ruins of the famous abandoned hotel

  6. 6

    Lagoa Verde / Lagoa das Sete Cidades

    45 min

    View the lakes from the inside of the crater.

  7. 7

    Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado

    15 min

    Amazing cliff view over the coastline

  8. 8

    Mosteiros

    45 min

    Get to visit the natural pools and the fisherman’s octopus village.

  9. 9

    Mosteiros Beach

    15 min

    Visit the darkest sand beach ins the island, famous for its sunsets.

  10. 10

    Ferraria

    1 hour

    Visit the very special hot springs in the ocean and have a swim (subject to tide and ocean conditions)

Meeting and pickup

We pick up at any location on Ponta Delgada (including Cruise Ships and Airport), Ribeira Grande, Lagoa, Calhetas, Capelas, Candelária, Ginetes, Mosteiros and Sete Cidades areas. Other locations are subject to request, you might need to meet us at a meeting point, or pay an extra fee. Please inquiry. Pick-up time: 9:30 AM (if you need a different pick up time please advise) Please note we drive a 5 seat vehicles SUV type, we can take up to 4 participants per vehicle if it suits your group.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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