Day Trips & Excursions in Ponta Delgada

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Caldeira de Sete Cidades on a Jeep tour from Ponta Delgada. The Sete Cidades volcanic complex on the western side of Sao Miguel Island is one of the more famous sites in the Azores. Stop at scenic lookouts such as Rocha de Relva and Pico do Carvao, and walk along the caldera rim to look at the twin lakes. Visit the village of Mosteiros and have the option to swim in natural thermal pools near the Ferraria coast on this informative tour.

Witness geysers and feel the warmth of hot springs on this full-day guided 4X4 tour of Furnas from Ponta Delgada. On this tour, you will see Furnas' famed islet, tree-covered craters and steaming fumaroles. Enjoy visits to a tea factory by the island's volcanic activity.

Explore the wonders of Sao Miguel's Furnas Valley on this informative full-day tour with a small group, including lunch. Visit the island's famed ceramic factories, snap memorable photos at Caloura, Vila Franca Do Campo and Furnas. See Furnas lake and the surrounding hot springs and indulge in a traditional Sao Miguel lunch of 'cozido,' a rich stew cooked by thermal vents underground. You won't want to miss the tea factory and the Ribeira Grande City with its beautiful architecture. This is a small group tour to ensure a quality experience.

Get your camera ready for this full-day tour of Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo with lunch. See the stunning volcanic crater, filled with an emerald lake, and its surrounding vistas. Enjoy lunch, then stop at the Lagoa do Fogo mountain for some of the region's most impressive views of the lake and various shores of the island. Nature lovers won't want to miss this.

This full-day Sete Cidades tour is the perfect choice for travelers who have limited time on Sao Miguel island. After a hotel pickup, you'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle between scenic highlights. Top sites you'll see include Lagoa do Canario, Lagoa Santiago, the Fire Lake, Ribeira Grande, Caldeira Velha natural park, and more. You won't have to worry about bringing snacks with you, as a local lunch and a liqueur tasting are included.