Wildlife & Nature Adventure with WildScape Azores Tours

Duration: 7.5 hours

Sete Cidades is a charming civil parish nestled within the caldera of the dormant Sete Cidades volcano, one of the largest volcanic formations in the Azores. Here lies one of the largest azorean lagoons where the views seem like out of a fairytale, also know as the twin lakes.

• Start this tour by driving up to the caldera's wall through a inner road of the island, stop by a viewpoint to see both north and south coastlines and the vast hills and volcanic formations along São Miguel.

• Check the old roman style aqueaducts that were used to carry fresh water among villages without access to tap water back in the day.

• Dwelve into a secluded lagoon surrounded by trees, the Lagoa do Canário can be contemplated only from a few access points. Take a moderate walk through this natural park up until a viewpoint where one can contemplate some of the valleys formed around the Sete Cidades lagoon and the lagoon itself.

• Contemplate the whole vastness of Sete Cidades green and blue lagoons from the King's Viewpoint, learn about the history of the abandoned hotel that lies in ruins.

• Descend into the caldera, contemplating the hydrangeas lush bushes along the way, discover the Santiago lagoon from up above. Reach the bridge that divides the blue and green lagoons and its mythological meaning.

• Dwell around the village to check the local tea house or just one of the most simple and beautiful neo-gothic churches on the island.

• Reach the top of a cliff on the westernmost point of São Miguel to appreciate the views of Mosteiros and its islets, learn about the story of the missing azorean island.

• Descend into Mosteiros, a fajã formation, that compasses a vast coast of dark rock formations, a beach with an unique view of the Mosteiros islets.

Finish off this tour with a walk by the coastline tasting a local handmade sweet delicacy with the ocean breeze.

Why Wait?

Embark on an unforgettable journey with WildScape Azores and delve deeper into these unforgettable lagoons inside "calderas": walk between lush vegetation of centuries of old, admire the local friendly wildlife in their natural habitats, enhance your senses with splendid contrasts of green and blue, nature's soundtrack and some of the local cuisine great tastings.

• Pick-up at your accommodation between 09:00 - 09:15 (9:00am - 9:15am);
• Drop-off at the same location between 16:30 - 16:45 (4:30pm - 4:45pm).
• Please be ready at 09:00am so we can avoid delays.
• Accommodation pick-ups at Ponta Delgada are included for this tour.
• Pick-ups in Ribeira Grande and Lagoa have an extra fee of 10€ euros (for booking, NOT for person) at the end of the tour, paid in cash or PayPal (Due to the extra mileage and the added working time to assure we maintain the activities time on schedule. Thank you for your understanding). If you wish to skip on this fee we can arrange a meeting point at Ponta Delgada.

Includes

• Pickup and Drop-off at your chosen location
• Local Tour Guide
• Van with A/C and panoramic windshield
• Lunch of Regional Food Buffet at a local Restaurant
• Water Bottle
• Tasting of sweet local Delicacy
• Tours Insurances

Excludes

• Extra options outside the chosen menu for Lunch