--- title: "São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/s-o-miguel-azores-hike-and-snorkeling-into-the-wild-with-a-local/ type: tour city: São Miguel country: Portugal price: 108 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 41 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [pt, en, it, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Hiking plus snorkelling rank_in_category: 2 of 5 (Diving & Snorkeling) schedule_checked: 2026-09-30 data_updated: 2026-11-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/s-o-miguel-azores-hike-and-snorkeling-into-the-wild-with-a-local/ --- # São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local **Guidekin's take:** A hike and a snorkel in one half day with a guide certified by the Azores government, snorkelling gear and pickup at your accommodation included, on trails away from the sightseeing routes. Not recommended for poor cardiovascular health. 4.95 from 41 reviews at €108 per person for 4h. In our comparison: #2 of 5 in Diving & Snorkeling, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Welcome to an experience that will heighten your senses, challenge your limits, and connect you with nature in a unique way. Are you ready to tread paths that lead to breathtaking views, overcome obstacles, and create memories that will last a lifetime? Welcome to my trekking itinerary! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 62 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 62 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €108 per person for the São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local option; other options up to €150 - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 41 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Azores Islands Experience - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish - Start times: 09:00, 14:00 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30 ## Reviews 4.95 from 41 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 40 of 41. - 5 stars: 40 (98%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 1 (2%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guiding, hiking views and fish sightings; cold snorkeling water is a recurring caveat. **Praised:** - Friendly guiding with explanations of island history and local life - Scenic views throughout the hike - Pacing adapted to different hiking abilities - Snorkeling with a variety of fish to observe - Supplied snorkeling equipment, including wetsuits **Complaints:** - Cold water during snorkeling - Some found the hike manageable, while others described it as demanding Written by Guidekin from the 31 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-04-25 to 2026-08-20); last checked 2026-10-07. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local | €108 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, Portuguese, English, Italian | Pickup included | | Private Tour | €150 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, Portuguese, English, Italian | Private Pickup included | ## What's included - Private transportation - Pick-up and drop off at your accommodation - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Air-conditioned vehicle - Guide Certified by the Government of the Azores ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30 - 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 Please be in front of the tourism office of Ponta Delgada or 5min before at the lobby of your hotel. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJY-3k2bUqQwsRHqos_eKLTDw Pickup points listed by the operator: 62 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Vehicle is sanitized before and after each excursion - USB charge Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Diving & Snorkeling | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 5** | €108 | 4h | 4.95 (41) | shared | | [Scuba Diving](/portugal/azores/tours/scuba-diving/?format=md) | €58 | 3h | 4.93 (75) | shared | | [Snorkeling in Vila Franca do Campo](/portugal/azores/tours/snorkeling-in-vila-franca-do-campo/?format=md) | €70 | 1h | 4.88 (42) | shared | | [Snorkeling Tour Ilhéu from Vila Franca do Campo](/portugal/azores/tours/snorkeling-tour-ilh-u-from-vila-franca-do-campo/?format=md) | €27 | 1h | 4.84 (73) | shared | Ranked #2 of 5 in Diving & Snorkeling by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €27 to €108, median €58; typical length 2h. 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/diving-snorkeling/?format=md ## More in São Miguel - All São Miguel tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/s-o-miguel-azores-hike-and-snorkeling-into-the-wild-with-a-local/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/?format=md