Ponta Delgada - Fire Lake & Ceramic Factory - Mini-Group Tour
Discover the beautiful Azorean Island of Sao Miguel. Spend a memorable getaway exploring breathtaking volcanic craters, luxuriant valleys, mineral hot springs, and incredible panoramic coastal views.
Don’t miss a visit of the Fire Lake, with one of the highest viewpoints in the Island, were one can see both North and South Coast, as well as a tasting of the famous fruit liquors produced in S Miguel Island.
Options
Fire Mountain & Liqueur tastin
Duration: 4 hours
Minivan / Minibus
Pickup included
What's included in Ponta Delgada - Fire Lake & Ceramic Factory - Mini-Group Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ceramica Viera
We begin our tour visiting the “Vieira” ceramic factory (closed on weekends) opened in 1862 and producing already for 5 generations, the traditional handmade blue and white ceramic of the Azores. Learn all about the different stages of this handicraft and take some of it with you from the factory store.
Lagoa do Fogo
Leaving Lagoa, we go up in the mountain on a scenic route enjoying beautiful breathtaking views over both sides of the Island. Our stop is at 947m altitude in Pico da Barrosa, the geodesic center of São Miguel Island. From here, a 360º view allow us to see the mountain range of Sete Cidades, Pico da vara as well as Ponta Delgada, Lagoa and Ribeira Grande. A must in our tour. Starting our descent, another stop with a different angle from the Fire Lake, the highest and the second biggest lake of the Island located at 545m above the sea level.
Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre
At middle route, time to visit the Natural Park of Caldeira Velha, with its termal waters heated by the volcanic steam at 39ºC. This enchanted forest is filled with endemic vegetation, untouched botanical species and of course, the fantastic iron hot water waterfall.
Inclusions
- 1 Bottle of water for each participant
- Free wi-fi on board - upon availability
- Small Groups up to 16 people - more friendly and comprehensive than the big bus tours
- Free Pick Up and Transfer from your hotel/hostel in the area from Ponta Delgada to Lagoa
- Microphone for confortable hearing the guide's speech
- Liqueurs tasting at Ribeira Grande
- Comfortable and Air conditioned Minibus/minivan transportation
- Free Drop off in the city Center or back to your Hotel/Hostel
- Local Licensed Tour Guide
- Entrance ticket at Natural Park Caldeira Velha - 3€
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Cadeiras de bébé necessitam de ser reservadas de acordo com a idade e peso da criança
- desaconselhável para pessoas com problemas de mobilidade
- desaconselhável a pessoas com mais de 115 kg
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will make the pick up at your Hotel/Hostel address. There is NO need to go to a meeting point. Please wait for your guide at the lobby.
