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The 14 most popular sao miguel tours across Portugal. What each day includes, who runs it, and the price you'll pay.
Small-group east São Miguel day trip with Furnas volcano sights, optional thermal pools, and a cozido lunch cooked underground.
“Very interesting and beautiful, even though the day was blustery. Daniel was an informative, enthusiastic guide. Very glad to have taken this tour.”
Full-day jeep tour in São Miguel: Sete Cidades crater rim, Muro das Nove Janelas, Pico da Barrosa, Lagoa do Fogo, lunch.
“This experience allowed us to see a good portion of this beautiful island by hitting many spots of interest. Sergio was an outstanding tour guide and very knowledgeable, as well as accommodating of any special requests. Definitely a must do when you’re only able to stay a few days on São Miguel.”
Canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeirões on São Miguel: safety gear, abseils, optional jumps, and natural slides in about 2.5 hours.
“We had a wonderful experience. Our guides were so helpful and made us feel comfortable. They were so good with our 10 year old daughter, she had so much fun!!”
A small-group full-day São Miguel tour with pickup, off-the-beaten-path viewpoints, waterfall walks, and a classic Azores lunch with drinks.
“I did this tour with my husband and 70 year old parents. What an amazing experience! One of the best tours I ever had. Pictures of the hidden gems do not do it justice. Our guide was Gonzalo. He is amazing. He really gives his all to make the tour special for everyone. He is…”
Night thermal baths in Furnas plus Cozido das Furnas dinner from Ponta Delgada, small-group transport, and steam-heated flavors.
“Our tour guide was fantastic. He was personable and knowledgeable. The history of the island was fascinating.”
Glass-bottom boat and guided snorkeling in São Miguel’s Vila Franca do Campo reserve, led by a biologist with included gear and onboard comfort.
“Knowledgable staff, good amounts of time snorkeling and fun boat journey. Even a drop of port at the end.”
Swim with wild dolphins off São Miguel from Ponta Delgada. Small group, dolphin etiquette briefing, and multiple chances in the water.
“Absolutely fantastic experience. Our skipper ( marine biologist) and first mate were completely above all our expectations. We swam with wild dolphins in the ocean PEOPLE!! What’s better then that?”
Ride a jeep through eastern São Miguel, spend big time in Furnas, sip tea at Gorreana, and enjoy cozido lunch with drinks.
“Very recommendable guide and tour with Marcio (I think his name is...). We were just 2 participants on the tour me and my daughter. We had also seen a few of the places that were part of the tour. Marcio therefore had to improvise and he did so to a really high standard. We were…”
Steam rises over Furnas, then tea at Gorreana with an underground cozido lunch. Small-group East tour from Ponta Delgada.
“Great tour, great guide Joaquim, great dinner! São Miguel is the largest and most populous island in Azores archipelago, famous for its stunning volcanic landscapes, lush greenery, hot springs, and dramatic coastlines, geothermal areas in Furnas.”
Wine and food walking tour in Ponta Delgada with 5 Azorean wine tastings and a chef-prepared 3-course dinner for small groups.
“The best way to spend an evening in Ponta. The team knows their wine (and food)! It’s not your typical wine and food tour with cheap wine and to go bites. Don’t miss it!”
Small-group full-day tour from Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo, with regional lunch and major viewpoints.
“We had such a great experience exploring the island with our guide João - he showed us various spots on the island including beautiful vistas, a great lunch, waterfalls, thermal pools and more. He personalized the tour for us and was super accommodating and flexible. We had a great experience!”
Two days covering São Miguel’s East and West highlights with small-group comfort, iconic viewpoints, and geothermal Furnas plus tea and pineapple.
“Wonderful 2 days with Andrea. Saw so much. She went out of her way to make our trip excellent. Thanks so much.”
Half-day canyoning in São Miguel’s Ribeira dos Caldeirões with zip lines, slides, jumps, rappels, all gear included and small-group guiding.
“Great experience with my mother (67 years old) and my daughter (6 years old). Both were able to do the activities. There was only one jump my daughter could not do because of the height and how far you had to jump out. However, she still jumped just from a lower area. All three generations…”
Paddle past volcanic caves and the crater islet of Vila Franca do Campo on a guided kayak tour from São Miguel.
“The tour guide my group had is a local from Vila Franca do Campo. I’m sorry I’ve forgotten his name. He was very friendly, had a good sense of humor, and gave us a lot of great information on the area, while keeping the excursion upbeat. I would definitely recommend experiencing this tour. Thank you…”
