What is included in the 7 Lagoas Tour?

The tour includes guided visits to key natural and cultural sites, insurance, transport from and back to your accommodation, and expert commentary in Portuguese.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes, the tour welcomes all ages with children under 6 free of charge, and routes can be adapted for family comfort.

How physically demanding is the tour?

The tour is designed to be easy with short walks at viewpoints accessible by transport, making it manageable for most fitness levels.

Do I need to bring food and water?

It’s recommended to bring water and snacks, as there are limited refreshment options during the tour stops.

Can the tour accommodate non-Portuguese speakers?

The guides primarily speak Portuguese, so you should inquire ahead if you require a guide in another language.

Are transfers included from anywhere on Flores Island?

Transfers are included from your accommodation, ensuring easy and convenient access to all tour locations.

7 Lagoas Tour with Experience OC on Flores Island

Flores Island, part of Portugal’s Azores archipelago, offers a landscape forged by volcanic forces, with lush greenery, rugged cliffs, and striking geological formations. Experience OC presents the 7 Lagoas Tour em carrinha, a half-day journey designed to reveal some of the island’s most dramatic natural landmarks and cultural highlights without the need for strenuous trekking.

This tour covers key sites like the 7 Lagoas—a series of seven crater lakes that punctuate Flores’ verdant slopes. Each lagoon reflects the sky with remarkable stillness, framed by endemic vegetation unique to the Azores, including rare fern species and wild hydrangeas. The tour also ventures to Rocha dos Bordões, where basalt columns tower vertically, reminiscent of a natural cathedral formed by ancient volcanic activity. The jagged stone pillars here provide a geological spectacle that stands apart from typical volcanic landscapes.

Guides accompanying the tour bring deep local knowledge, outlining the island’s rich biodiversity and the history embedded in each stop. Alongside nature, the itinerary includes cultural touchpoints like the Museu da Baleia in Lajes, a nod to Flores’s whaling history, and the historic Igreja das Lajes. Scenic viewpoints like Miradouro do Portal and Miradouro Craveiro Lopes provide sweeping vistas of the Atlantic crashing against cliffs, illustrating why Flores is such a treasured island for adventurous travelers.

Experience OC’s seamless transportation between locations alleviates logistical concerns, allowing visitors to focus on absorbing the scenery and learning from expert guides. Whether you’re captivated by geology, wildlife, or regional heritage, this personalized tour distills the essence of Flores into four unforgettable hours. For those seeking a diverse and accessible outdoor experience on this remote island, the 7 Lagoas Tour offers both comfort and discovery.