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All West, Sete Cidades, Mosteiros, Ferraria - Private Tour

5.0 Excellent 63 reviews
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5h
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Portuguese, English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Overview

Guidekin summary

A private car for the west of São Miguel that reaches the caldera viewpoints hidden off the main road, then Mosteiros and the Ferraria hot spring on the coast, in half a day. Only transport is included; meals are a coffee stop if you ask. 4.95 from 63 reviews at €135 per person for 5h.

From the guide

The West of the island is one of the most, if not the most, impressive parts. You really don't want to miss all the sites around here or rush through them. The West is worth a full day of exploring on its own.

The best spots for views of the caldera and lakes are off the main road, and finding them is not easy. This experience includes them all, and you are only able to do this in a half day with the help of a local driving you.

You will see Sete Cidades Blue and Green lakes, from up and down the mountain, and also the best views for Santiago and Canário lakes, as well as the epic Grota do Inferno viewpoint.

We will follow to the darkest sand beach in the island, and dazzling natural pools, in Mosteiros. If its Summer time you can have a refreshing swim on the clear waters or save it for the open sea hot springs, heated by the breath of the volcano during low tide, at Ferraria.

Compared with other Sete Cidades

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #7 of 13€1355h4.95 (63)private
Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.€908h4.96 (737)shared
Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour€483h4.96 (671)shared
Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)€794.94 (934)shared

Ranked #7 of 13 in Sete Cidades by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €140, median €80; typical length 4h. 3 of 13 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 13 Sete Cidades

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 09:30
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 2, 2026.

What's Included

Private transportation

What's Not Included

Meals: No meals included, but your guide can stop along the way for a coffee break if you would like to.

Itinerary

Miradouro da Boca do Inferno Stop 1
Walk to the most epic viewpoint of the island (walking distance of about 1h / the walk is optional you can skip it)
1h
Lagoa do Canario Stop 2
Visit Lagoa do Canário tucked by the forest of trees
15 min
Lagoa de Santiago Stop 3
Pass by this very magical green lake
15 min
Vista do Rei Miradouro Stop 4
The most famous viewpoint of the island of São Miguel
15 min
Monte Palace Hotel Ruins Stop 5
Visit or pass by the old ruins of the famous abandoned hotel
15 min
Lagoa Verde / Lagoa das Sete Cidades Stop 6
View the lakes from the inside of the crater.
45 min
Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado Stop 7
Amazing cliff view over the coastline
15 min
Mosteiros Stop 8
Get to visit the natural pools and the fisherman’s octopus village.
45 min
Mosteiros Beach Stop 9
Visit the darkest sand beach ins the island, famous for its sunsets.
15 min
Ferraria Stop 10
Visit the very special hot springs in the ocean and have a swim (subject to tide and ocean conditions)
1h
Admission included

Departure & Return

Pickup included

We pick up at any location on Ponta Delgada (including Cruise Ships and Airport), Ribeira Grande, Lagoa, Calhetas, Capelas, Candelária, Ginetes, Mosteiros and Sete Cidades areas. Other locations are subject to request, you might need to meet us at a meeting point, or pay an extra fee. Please inquiry. Pick-up time: 9:30 AM (if you need a different pick up time please advise) Please note we drive a 5 seat vehicles SUV type, we can take up to 4 participants per vehicle if it suits your group.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 135 / person