Full-Day Jeep Tour: The Northeast Azores in an Offroad 4x4
Escape the city and see the countryside. Witness waterfalls. Enjoy views of the sea, and really feel the force of the nature in the Azores. Visit a small parish and enjoy the local food. Finish the day with a relaxing cup of tea at the tea factory in Gorreana.
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Full-Day Jeep Tour: The Northeast Azores in an Offroad 4x4
What's included in Full-Day Jeep Tour: The Northeast Azores in an Offroad 4x4
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Join your guide as they pick you up from your Ponta Delgada hotel at 9am. You will hop into an off road-capable 4x4 and head out into the northeast countryside, winding along dusty roads that lead to the 'priolo' (bullfinch) habitat and into the most well-preserved area for endemic species. Hear about the island's geologic history. Later, see the Neo-Gothic features of the Ponta Delgada's historic parish before grabbing lunch at a locally loved restaurant. The restaurant has typical Azorean food (similar to Mediterranean cuisine) and several options between fish and meat, stew, and grilled foods.
In the afternoon, your tour heads to the rugged headlands and rocky shorelines to witness waterfalls, enjoy the views of the sea, and experience nature's force in the Azores. As we head back to your hotel, we will stop at the tea factory and enjoy a cup of tea.
Points of interest and stops during this tour include: Povoação village, Tronqueira, Ponta do Sossego view point, Boca da Ribeira, Nordeste Village, Ribeira dos Caldeirões, Arnel Lighthouse view, and Por do Sol view point among other stops. Bathrooms are available on most stops. In general the tour will take about 7 hours from pick-up to drop-off. Our 4X4 Vehicle is a comfortable jeep eight-seater, with six seats available for tour. The vehicle normally a land cruiser is fully-equipped with fire extinguisher, first aid kit and other safety equipment.
The tour ends at approximately 4PM with drop off at your original starting point.
Inclusions
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off or designated meeting points
- Gratuities
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- A small amount of walking is involved ( for specific viewpoints ) if accepted by client.
- If requested at the time of reservation Wifi can be provided during the tour.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
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Ticket Redemption
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
