--- title: Quad /2pax – Off-road Excursion – Sete Cidades – Half Day lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/quad-2pax-off-road-excursion-sete-cidades-half-day/ type: tour city: Azores country: Portugal price: 140 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.72 reviews: 109 duration_minutes: 180 duration_max_minutes: 240 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Half day quad? rank_in_category: 4 of 5 (Quad & Buggy) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/quad-2pax-off-road-excursion-sete-cidades-half-day/ --- # Quad /2pax – Off-road Excursion – Sete Cidades – Half Day **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. **Half day quad?:** 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. Trade-off: Weather may move the tour date. (last checked September 15, 2026) In our comparison: #4 of 5 in Quad & Buggy, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Briefing at tours central (ANC buggy… - 8 start times: between 08:30 and 14:30 - Children from €45: ages 7 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €140 per person - Duration: 3h–4h - Rating: 4.72/5 from 109 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: ANC Azores Holidays - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish - Start times: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.72 from 109 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 102 of 109. - 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 (2018-05-15 to 2026-09-08); last checked 2026-10-07. ## What's included - Guide, Gasoline, Personal Insurance and helmets. ## Not included - All not-listed products are not included. ## Itinerary 1. **Metting Point** (10m; admission included) 2. **Miradouro do pico do Carvão** (30m) 3. **Miradouro do Pico do Carvao** (15m; admission included) - View Point 4. **Vista do Rei Miradouro** (30m) - Vista do Rei 5. **Sete Cidades** (30m) - Lagoa das Sete Cidades 6. **Lagoa Verde / Lagoa das Sete Cidades** (10m; admission included) - View Point 7. **Caldeira das Sete Cidades** (10m; admission included) - View Point 8. **Opcional** (10m) 9. **Return to office (Valados)** (15m) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 Briefing at tours central (ANC buggy quad tours office) Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ7zQaQ7srQwsRYu08gd-Zs3w Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Note: The date of the tour can be changed depending on weather conditions, at no cost to the customer. - The pricing is per person. - Driving: Required a Valid Driving License and credit card. - The minimum number of people to start a tour: 2 Adults. ## Compared with other Quad & Buggy | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 5** | €140 | 3h–4h | 4.72 (109) | shared | | [BUGGY TOUR - West / Center of the island (off-road)](/portugal/azores/tours/buggy-tour-west-center-of-the-island-off-road/?format=md) | €85 | 2h 30m | 4.94 (186) | shared | | [Quad Bike Tour - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Full Day) with lunch](/portugal/azores/tours/quad-bike-tour-sete-cidades-from-north-coast-full-day-with-lunch/?format=md) | €120 | 7h | 5.0 (47) | 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 | 3h | 4.74 (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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/quad-buggy/?format=md ## More in Azores - All Azores tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/quad-2pax-off-road-excursion-sete-cidades-half-day/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/?format=md