São Miguel: Sete Cidades and Crater Lakes Hike
ID: GYG397369-721871
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the beautiful landscapes of the island of São Miguel, and the charming village of Sete Cidades on a guided hike.
Start with pickup from your accommodation on São Miguel. First, visit two of the most spectacular viewpoints on the island at Grota do Inferno and Vista do Rei. Then, hike to Miradouro das Cumeeiras and admire fantastic views of the ridge and crater lakes below.
After the first portion of the hike, rest and have a picnic lunch in the small village of Sete Cidades. After lunch, walk by the stunning Lagoa Verde (Green Lagoon), up towards the viewpoint of Vista do Rei. Enjoy more time to admire the beautiful crater lakes and surrounding landscape from this perfect vantage point.
Continue towards the Natural Thermal Pools of Ferraria or Mosteiros Beach. Enjoy some time to rest in the pools or swim in the Atlantic, depending on weather conditions. Finally, be returned to your accommodation on the island.
Highlights
- Discover the beautiful crater lakes and landscapes of São Miguel
- Admire the fantastic views from the viewpoint of Miradouro das Cumeeiras
- Visit the charming village of Sete Cidades
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please contact the local partner in advance if you wish to book an excursion for a group with more than 8 people
• A reasonable level of physical fitness is required for this hike (moderate difficulty)
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pickup is around 9:00 AM at your accommodation. Consider this for the areas of Ponta Delgada, Capelas, Caloura, Lagoa, and Ribeira Grande.
INCLUDED
- Accredited guides
- Insurance
- Photos/Videos
- Snacks
- Picnic lunch
- Pickup and drop-off
- Trekking poles
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
