--- title: All West, Sete Cidades, Mosteiros, Ferraria - Private Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/all-west-sete-cidades-mosteiros-ferraria-private-tour/ type: tour city: Azores country: Portugal price: 135 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 64 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 10 of 27 (Sete Cidades) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/all-west-sete-cidades-mosteiros-ferraria-private-tour/ --- # All West, Sete Cidades, Mosteiros, Ferraria - Private Tour **Guidekin's take:** 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 64 reviews at €135 per person for 5h. In our comparison: #10 of 27 in Sete Cidades, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 18 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:30: one departure a day **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 18 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €135 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 64 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Azores Like Locals - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: Portuguese, English - Start times: 09:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-02 ## Reviews 4.95 from 64 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 64 of 64. - 5 stars: 61 (95%) - 4 stars: 3 (5%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and flexible itineraries; the recurring caveat is fog or rain obscuring views. **Praised:** - Local insight into island history, culture and everyday life - Flexible itineraries tailored to interests and preferred pace - Lake and coastal viewpoints with time to stop for photos - Route changes and repeat stops to find clearer views - Punctual cruise port pickups and timely returns to the ship **Complaints:** - Fog, cloud and rain can obscure views at the stops Written by Guidekin from the 62 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2021-12-18 to 2026-09-21); last checked 2026-10-07. ## What's included - Private transportation ## Not included - No meals included, but your guide can stop along the way for a coffee break if you would like to. ## Itinerary 1. **Miradouro da Boca do Inferno** (1h) - Walk to the most epic viewpoint of the island (walking distance of about 1h / the walk is optional you can skip it) 2. **Lagoa do Canario** (15m) - Visit Lagoa do Canário tucked by the forest of trees 3. **Lagoa de Santiago** (15m) - Pass by this very magical green lake 4. **Vista do Rei Miradouro** (15m) - The most famous viewpoint of the island of São Miguel 5. **Monte Palace Hotel Ruins** (15m) - Visit or pass by the old ruins of the famous abandoned hotel 6. **Lagoa Verde / Lagoa das Sete Cidades** (45m) - View the lakes from the inside of the crater. 7. **Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado** (15m) - Amazing cliff view over the coastline 8. **Mosteiros** (45m) - Get to visit the natural pools and the fisherman’s octopus village. 9. **Mosteiros Beach** (15m) - Visit the darkest sand beach ins the island, famous for its sunsets. 10. **Ferraria** (1h; admission included) - Visit the very special hot springs in the ocean and have a swim (subject to tide and ocean conditions) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 18 ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €270 | €135 | | 4 | €356 | €89 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Sete Cidades start at €45 per person. ## Compared with other Sete Cidades | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 27** | €135 | 5h | 4.95 (64) | private | | [Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour](/portugal/azores/tours/off-the-beaten-track-half-day-sete-cidades-jeep-tour/?format=md) | €48 | 3h | 4.96 (674) | shared | | [Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.](/portugal/azores/tours/jeep-tour-full-day-sete-cidades-lagoa-do-fogo-with-lunch-and-drinks-included/?format=md) | €90 | 8h | 4.95 (746) | shared | | [Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)](/portugal/azores/tours/quad-biking-sete-cidades-from-north-coast-half-day/?format=md) | €79 | 3h | 4.94 (939) | shared | Ranked #10 of 27 in Sete Cidades by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €198, median €80; typical length 4h. 6 of 27 are private. 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