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Quad /2pax – Off-road Excursion – Sete Cidades – Half Day

4.7 · 109 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Azores Operated by ANC Azores Holidays Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h–4h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A quad for two riders driven off road to the Sete Cidades crater rim with a guide, fuel, insurance and helmets included, priced per person.

Drivers need a valid licence and a credit card deposit per vehicle, and the date can move with the weather. 4.72 from 109 reviews at €140 per person.

Best for: Book a half day Sete Cidades quad for two at €140 per person, with helmets; drivers need a valid licence, and at least two adults must join the tour. Quad & Buggy comparison

Trade-off: Weather may move the tour date.

In our comparison: #4 of 5 in Quad & Buggy, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 15, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €140 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Guide, Gasoline, Personal Insurance and helmets.
  • All not-listed products are not included.

Children from €45 (ages 7 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

4.7
109 ratings
Tripadvisor 62 · Viator 47

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 102 of 109

Star breakdown of all 109 ratings

5 stars
94 · 86%
4 stars
8 · 7%
3 stars
2 · 2%
2 stars
1 · 1%
1 star
4 · 4%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, quad riding and lake views; fog, rain and cold can limit visibility and comfort.

Praised

  • Lake and crater views from ridge routes and countryside stops
  • Enjoyable quad riding on farm roads and lakeside trails
  • Friendly guides sharing island history and local knowledge
  • Patient instruction that helps first-time riders feel comfortable
  • Photo stops with time to take in the surroundings

Complaints

  • Fog can obscure lake views, while rain and cold leave riders wet and chilled
  • Some enjoy the road and trail mix, while others want a more adventurous ride
  • Late departures and disorganised starts
  • Some report mechanical faults, while others describe quads in good condition

Written by Guidekin from the 91 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (15 May 2018 to 8 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 7 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Briefing at tours central (ANC buggy quad tours office) · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30 daily; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
ANC Azores Holidays; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

The volcano crater provides stunning views over the valley of Setes 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.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Children from €45 ages 7 to 11

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Quad & Buggy

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #4 of 5€1403h–4h4.72 (109)shared
BUGGY TOUR - West / Center of the island (off-road)€852h 30m4.94 (186)shared
Quad Bike Tour - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Full Day) with lunch€1207h5.0 (47)shared
Buggy Off-Road Excursion to Sete Cidades - HD (shared buggy)€803h4.74 (101)shared

Ranked #4 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

From €140 per adult