A licence valid in Portugal and a card deposit are required, and two adults minimum per booking. 4.74 from 101 reviews at €80 per person.
Best for: Share the driving to Sete Cidades by buggy at €80 per person; two adults needed to run the tour, drivers need a licence valid in Portugal and a card deposit. Quad & Buggy comparison
Trade-off: Two adults needed to run; card deposit required.
In our comparison: #3 of 5 in Quad & Buggy, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €80 per adult.
Children from €40 (ages 7 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 95 of 101
Star breakdown of all 101 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides, lake viewpoints and driving; cold, wet weather can make the open buggies uncomfortable.
Written by Guidekin from the 71 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (27 March 2019 to 1 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 7 October 2026.
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View Point
10 min · Admission includedView Point
15 min · Admission includedView Point
15 minView of the side of the lagon
10 min · Admission includedView Point
10 min · Admission includedOpcional
5 min · Admission includedReturn to ANC Guided tours office (Valados)
15 minThe volcano crater provides stunning views over the valley of Sete Cidades. The amazing view over the two lakes provides moments of great adrenaline and emotions.
- All customers wishing to drive the vehicles need to present their driving licence valid in portugal;
- Before every tour, a liability statement is signed by all
drivers.
-It is required a safety deposit of 500.00 euros per vehicle in credit card (we will cancel the deposit until 72hours after). Vehicles have a third part insurance, the client is responsible for all damages.
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #3 of 5 | €80 | 3h–4h | 4.74 (101) | shared |
| BUGGY TOUR - West / Center of the island (off-road) | €85 | 2h 30m | 4.94 (186) | shared |
| Quad Bike Tour - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Full Day) with lunch | €120 | 7h | 5.0 (47) | shared |
| Quad /2pax – Off-road Excursion – Sete Cidades – Half Day | €140 | 3h | 4.72 (109) | shared |
Ranked #3 of 5 in Quad & Buggy by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €80 to €198, median €120; typical length 3h. 0 of 5 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 5 Quad & Buggy