Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Sete Cidades Volcano

Portugal

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Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Sete Cidades Volcano

Price from
€250
Duration
7 h
Group size
Up to 15 travellers
Guide languages
Portuguese, English

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Overview

Visit Sete Cidades Volcano where you will be driven in a 4x4 through the ridge of the crater heading to the inside, uncovering the secrets and legends of this geologic complex, with stops along the way to enjoy the beautiful and astonishing landscapes.

Explore as well the north west part on the outside of the crater visiting Mosteiros a lava deltic formed from the erupçtion of Pico da Mafra, and Ferraria another lava deltic from the erupction of Pico das Camarinhas, two of the forty six erupctions that occurred around the Caldera od the volcano since its colapse at 36000 years ago.

What's included

Transport by air-conditioned 4WD
Personal accident insurance
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off from Ponta Delgada
Local taxes

Not included

Gratuities
The value depends on lunch option

What you will do

Ferraria
Visit the Natural Monument of Ferraria. A lava Fajã used by several species of birds such as the Cory's shearwater and Barolo Shearwater.
With a Natural pool among basalt rocky from the lava flows
25 min
Sete Cidades
In a 4WD follow through the North Ridge of the crater. A dirt road that allows to see this magnific crater from different perspectivies along the way.
30 min
Sete Cidades
Once inside of the crater visit the tunnel that allows to control the level of the waters in the lakes.
15 min
Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado
This view point you have an amazing view of Mosteiros Islets as well of the parish of Mosteiros on the west part of the island. An area also famous due to their natural pools
10 min
Mosteiros
A fishing parish on the west outside Sete Cidades volcano well know by is natural pools among basalt rock in an amazing natural scenary.
20 min
Sete Cidades
Explore the inside of the caldeira with an average of 5.3km diameter uncovering the volcano and its lagoons known by the green and blue lagoon.
2 h

Meeting point

Central square with the City Gates (Three Arches).

End point: Central square with the City Gates (Three Arches).

Important information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
If canceled due to extreme weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication; If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund