--- title: BUGGY TOUR - West / Center of the island (off-road) lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/buggy-tour-west-center-of-the-island-off-road/ type: tour city: Azores country: Portugal price: 85 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 182 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 1 of 3 (Quad & Buggy) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/buggy-tour-west-center-of-the-island-off-road/ --- # BUGGY TOUR - West / Center of the island (off-road) **Guidekin's take:** You drive your own automatic buggy across the west and centre of Terceira behind a guide, with fuel, insurance and pickup in Angra do Heroísmo included. A valid driving licence is required, and cruise passengers must give ship details at booking. 4.94 from 182 reviews at €85 per person. ## Overview Gather your family and friends and come explore Terceira Island aboard our UTV! • A UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) allows you to be the driver of your own adventure. We guide, you drive! •  Offers greater comfort and safety than a ATV. • Is equipped with a fully automatic transmission ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 5 pickup points - Starts 10:00, 15:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €85 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.94/5 from 182 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Azores Retreat ## What's included - All taxes, fees and handling charges - Fuel - Hotel pickup and drop-off (In Angra do Heroísmo) - Insurance - Guide ## Not included - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Miradouro da Serra de Santa Barbara** (pass by, no stop) - breve passagem ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 15:00 - 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. ## Meeting point 10 minutes away from Angra do Heroismo ''pico da vigia'' Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJnZKopyB7RgsRjt3oYL0jq5w Pickup points listed by the operator: 5 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Specialized infant seats are available - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time - A valid driving license ## Compared with other Quad & Buggy | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 3** | €85 | 2h 30m | 4.94 (182) | shared | | [Buggy Off-Road Excursion to Sete Cidades - HD (shared buggy)](/portugal/azores/tours/buggy-off-road-excursion-to-sete-cidades-hd-shared-buggy/?format=md) | €80 | | 4.73 (97) | shared | | [Quad /2pax – Off-road Excursion – Sete Cidades – Half Day](/portugal/azores/tours/quad-2pax-off-road-excursion-sete-cidades-half-day/?format=md) | €140 | 3h | 4.71 (108) | shared | Ranked #1 of 3 in Quad & Buggy by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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