Take on an 8-hour quad bike journey through the Sete Cidades volcanic caldera near Ponta Delgada, Azores. Rugged trails, sweeping crater views, and a local lunch combine for a unique off-road experience.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have basic physical fitness to handle long-duration riding and off-road conditions.
Wildlife
History
Sete Cidades is a volcanic complex formed roughly 22,000 years ago; local legend attributes the two lakes to the tears of a forbidden love couple.
Conservation
The area is part of São Miguel’s protected natural landscape with efforts to limit trail erosion and preserve native flora.
ANC
Take on an 8-hour quad bike journey through the Sete Cidades volcanic caldera near Ponta Delgada, Azores. Rugged trails, sweeping crater views, and a local lunch combine for a unique off-road experience.
ANC is an adventure tour operator based in Ponta Delgada, Açores. The company offers a wide range of guided excursions across São Miguel island, specializing in off-road quad, buggy and jeep tours, lake and scenic van/minibus tours, and marine experiences such as whale and dolphin watching. ANC operates half-day and full-day itineraries covering major attractions including Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, Nordeste, Povoação, Furnas and coastal routes.
All tours are conducted with local guides familiar with Azorean terrain and safety procedures. Vehicles used for excursions include quads, buggies, jeeps, vans and minibuses, and boat trips run with experienced crew and standard passenger safety equipment. Several shared tours are offered, and some full-day options include a meal. ANC lists specific products such as coast-to-coast and Sete Cidades circuits, off-road adventures with and without lunch, lake tours, scenic tours, and whale watching half-day trips.
Customers can choose vehicle-based exploration or marine activities from the Ponta Delgada area, with options designed to showcase volcanic craters, lagoons, cliffs, waterfalls and regional architecture. Routes commonly visit viewpoints such as Vista do Rei and Muro das 9 Janelas and include transportation across rural tracks and coastal roads. As a local operator in the Azores, ANC focuses on direct access to natural landmarks and a variety of tour durations to suit different travel plans. Bookings are arranged from meeting points in Ponta Delgada, with schedules and availability that vary by season. ANC provides pre-tour information on meeting locations, itinerary highlights and practical requirements for each trip directly.
Base Location
Ponta Delgada
Located in the Azores
Key Destinations
Sete Cidades · Nordeste · Lagoa do Fogo
Iconic Azorean landscapes
Vehicle Types
Quad, Jeep, Buggy, Van, Boat
Off-road, water and land tours
Duration Options
Half & Full Day
Short and full-day adventures
Reserve a half-day or full-day quad, jeep, buggy or boat tour to Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, Nordeste and more — schedules vary by season.
Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes
Sturdy footwear protects your feet during uneven, rocky off-road riding.
Bring sunscreen and a hat
Sun can be strong on open trails, even when temperatures are mild.
Listen carefully to the safety briefing
Understanding quad operation and trail hazards is key for a secure ride.
Carry a reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during the active 8-hour tour under Ponta Delgada’s variable weather.
Closed-toe shoes or boots
Protect feet on rocky and uneven quad trails.
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
Prevent sunburn and reduce glare during open trail stretches.
summer
Water bottle
Stay hydrated throughout the full-day ride.
Light rain jacket
Helpful for sudden showers and wind along the caldera rim.
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