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The 15 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.
“My sister and I had a wonderful time on Daniel's tour. He was excellent and the thermal springs were great. (Bring a towel!)”
Full-day jeep tour in São Miguel: Sete Cidades crater rim, Muro das Nove Janelas, Pico da Barrosa, Lagoa do Fogo, lunch.
“Joao was our driver tour guide and was very engaging and knowledgable. We really truly went off road to see places that we would never get to buy a vehicle and he planned the whole weather thing throughout the day appropriately to ensure that we got to see the best spots when there was no…”
Canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeirões on São Miguel: safety gear, abseils, optional jumps, and natural slides in about 2.5 hours.
“My wife Emily and I had an unforgettable experience canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeirões. This was the top item on my Azores bucket list, and it exceeded all expectations. The adventure included rappelling down waterfalls, sliding through natural chutes, and cliff jumps—all set in a stunning, lush landscape. Our guides were professional and fun, striking…”
A small-group full-day São Miguel tour with pickup, off-the-beaten-path viewpoints, waterfall walks, and a classic Azores lunch with drinks.
“Gonçalo was an exceptional guide! This tour was a great way to see some hidden sights. We're in our mid 50's and it was a fair amount of walking but not a problem even though we had some wet muddy conditions along the way. Lucky for us it only rained while we traveled from stop…”
Night thermal baths in Furnas plus Cozido das Furnas dinner from Ponta Delgada, small-group transport, and steam-heated flavors.
“Fantastic experience. Tour guide took us through lots of local experiences and history. Amazing views, splendid hot springs, got to taste tea made from a hot spring and taste the spring itself.”
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.
“We took this lovely boat tour the other day with our kids ages 8 and 11, and my husband's parents who are 70. We all enjoyed the close up view of Vila Franca do Campo. The kids were very interested in the glass bottom of the boat (not a ton of fish to be seen…”
Swim with wild dolphins off São Miguel from Ponta Delgada. Small group, dolphin etiquette briefing, and multiple chances in the water.
“Great experience, I’m scared of the ocean but the adrenaline of seeing the dolphins took that away. There are also government rules they have to follow on how to interact with the dolphins so they are conscious about their well being.”
Ride a jeep through eastern São Miguel, spend big time in Furnas, sip tea at Gorreana, and enjoy cozido lunch with drinks.
“We had a great time on our tour with Romeo! We went on our first full day so that we could return to some of the places we enjoyed most. Our guide gave many local recommendations and facts about the Azores in addition to a lovely tour. He was laid back and flexible yet attentive.…”
Steam rises over Furnas, then tea at Gorreana with an underground cozido lunch. Small-group East tour from Ponta Delgada.
“Joaquim our tour guide and driver was charming, very knowledgable and the perfect host and we saw far more things in a day than we could have done had we hired a car. He took us to a traditional Azores restaurant where we enjoyed a super lunch. We are in our mid 70’s and would…”
Wine and food walking tour in Ponta Delgada with 5 Azorean wine tastings and a chef-prepared 3-course dinner for small groups.
“Our guide, Michael, was fantastic!! Very knowledgeable & fun. He was instantly welcoming and it felt like I met up with a friend to show me around. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys learning more about a place through food & wine.”
Small-group full-day tour from Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo, with regional lunch and major viewpoints.
“Incredible tour, had an amazing time and the tour guide made sure to adjust our tour based on the weather to make sure our viewpoints were the best possible”
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.
“It was a marvelous experience doing this tour highly recommended !! the guides were really helpful and made this tour more fun !!”
Paddle past volcanic caves and the crater islet of Vila Franca do Campo on a guided kayak tour from São Miguel.
“Fun choppy water action on kayaks with teenage kids, expertly directed by our guide. Accompanied by occasional knowledgeable commentary on historical and geological features of the area. Highly recommended”
Half-day quad and buggy ride around Sete Cidades in São Miguel with crater viewpoints, short forest stops, and included admission.
“Amazing experience! I was definitely underdressed but they offered us jackets. Even with some fog it was beautiful. Tiago was a fantastic guide!”
