Private Tour - Grand Circle of the Island
This is definitely the best way to see as much as possible of São Miguel in a day. The way to go on your short stay, or if you want a throughout introduction to the island before exploring it on your own.
To make the experience comfortable and minimize spending hours driving, you can choose to cover the West (Sete Cidades, Mosteiros, Ferraria hot springs) and Center of the Island (Lagoa do Fogo, Vila Franca, Ribeira Grande, Tea and Pineapple plantations; etc.); or the East (all of Furnas area, Ribeira dos Caldeirões waterfalls) and the Center. You will cover a lot of beautiful roads and views along the way - lush green fields, cows, flowers, ocean and cliffs, and plenty of stops to enjoy them.
Bathing on hot springs or stopping for lunch is possible although expenses are not included, and please note these activities take about 1h30 of the itinerary.
We can take up to 4 participants but please note we drive a 5 seat vehicle.
Options
5 Seat Car
Pickup included
What's included in Private Tour - Grand Circle of the Island
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Vista do Rei Miradouro
The most visited view over the lakes, with the old abandoned hotel on the background.
Sete Cidades
View the lakes from the inside of the crater.
Lagoa do Fogo
Get the best view up the volcano mountain from impressive Lagoa do Fogo
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Entrance Fees to Thermal Pools
- Meals are not inlcuded, but your guide is happy to stop along the way for a coffee break or quick lunch.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up at any location on Ponta Delgada (including Cruise Ships and Airport), Lagoa, Ribeira Grande, Capelas areas. Other locations are subject to request, you might need to meet us at a meeting point, or pay an extra fee. 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.
