
Nature in São Miguel

Sete Cidades half-day guided tour from Ponta Delgada
Book this 5-hour guided tour of São Miguel Island from Ponta Delgada. Explore Sete Cidades and take in the breathtaking views from several viewpoints. Hike through the sleeping volcanoes!
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Lagoa do Fogo full-day hiking tour
Enjoy walking in Lagoa do Fogo and enjoy a picnic on the shore on this full-day hiking tour from Ponta Delgada.
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Full-day watching tour with lunch and snorkeling at the Princess Ring
Join a full-day watching tour to admire whales and dolphins in Vila Franca do Campo, have lunch at a seafront restaurant and snorkel at the Princess Ring islet.
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The flavours of São Miguel are in the spotlight on this full-day tour from Ponta Delgada. Visit Vila Franca do Campo to try the famous Queijada da Vila pastry before marveling at the volcanic phenomena at Furnas' valley, including fumaroles where the famous Cozido das Furnas stew is cooked. Explore the Caldeiras and enjoy the panorama from Pico de Ferro viewpoint. Visit the Gorreana tea plantation for a tasting before ending the tour at Santa Iria viewpoint.
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Furnas Canoeing with Terra Nostra Park
Exotic Furnas is a microcosm of São Miguel. And this full day tour gives you two different perspectives. Kick off in the morning with canoeing on Lake Furnas, famed for its fumaroles, geysers, mudpools and thermal waters. After a cozido lunch in the village, visit the historic botanic gardens of Terra Nostra Park – the variety of flora is mesmerising.
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Lake Fogo & Ribeira Grande Small Group Tour
Combing nature and culture, this small group tour of central São Miguel is the Azores down to a T. You'll head to Pico da Barrosa viewpoint for Insta-perfect panoramas over Lake Fogo. There's an option to visit the Caldeira Velha, too. Then it's on to Ribeira Grande, a historic and elegant town on the north coast, for a guided walk and liqueur tasting.
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São Miguel Whale Watching Rib Boat Tour
Nestled in the mid-Atlantic and kissed by the Gulf Stream, the Azores's mild climate makes an ideal playground for whales and dolphins. Set off in search of these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat with this half-day boat trip off São Miguel. What's more, you'll have an expert guide on hand to fill you in on facts about the wildlife on display.

3-hour tour of Vila Franca do Campo's protected nature reserve
Join a 3-hour guided tour of the volcanic islet of Vila Franca do Campo to learn more about this protected nature reserve's geology, flaura and fauna.
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Canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park
The wet and wild surrounds of Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park makes the perfect playground for an outdoor adventure. And there're few more thrilling ways to explore than canyoning – an activity that sees you walk, wade, swim and climb your way up thundering waterfalls in a pristine valley. You'll get to see Europe's oldest tea plantation, too.
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São Miguel Whale Watching & Islet Ticket
This three-hour boat tour ticks off all the Azores's attractions – whales, dolphins and volcanoes. Accompanied by marine biologists and naturalists, you'll sail off southern São Miguel in search of whales, dolphins, turtles and other fauna. Then, when returning to port, circle the volcanic islet of Vila Franca do Campo for a close-up look at its wildlife.