Sanguinho Hike from Ponta Delgada

Name: Sanguinho Hike from Ponta Delgada
Brand: Picos de Aventura - Animação e Lazer, S.A.
Price: 80 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (46 reviews)

4.8 · 46 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 93% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Azores Operated by Picos de Aventura - Animação e Lazer, S.A. Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before

Duration: 6h
Group: Shared tour
Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Start & pickup: 09:00 · Hotel pickup included
Booking: Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Guidekin's take

A guided six hour hike from Ponta Delgada along the Sanguinho trail to the Salto do Prego waterfall, with a swim in its pool and the village of Povoação at the end, picnic lunch and minivan transport included.

Uneven ground rules out walking disabilities. 4.8 from 46 reviews at €80 per person.

In our comparison: #6 of 7 in Ponta Delgada, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €80 per adult.

Included and not included

Professional guide
Lunch
Transport by minivan

Gratuities

Children from €45 (ages 6 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 20 September 2026.

Reviews

4.8

46 ratings
Tripadvisor 37 · Viator 9

93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 43 of 46

Star breakdown of all 46 ratings

5 stars

41 · 89%

4 stars

2 · 4%

3 stars

2 · 4%

2 stars

1 · 2%

1 star

0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the informative guides, forest scenery and village visit; the waterfall stop can be crowded.

Praised

Guides explain island history, local plants and wildlife
Forest scenery, the waterfall and the old village of Sanguinho
Patient guides who monitor the pace and respond to the group's needs
Time for swimming or lunch beside the waterfall

Complaints

The waterfall area can be crowded

Written by Guidekin from the 30 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (25 June 2019 to 19 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 7 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure: 09:00 on Mon, Fri; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup: Hotel pickup included (2 pickup points listed by the operator, 2 of them hotels)
Operator: Picos de Aventura - Animação e Lazer, S.A.; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

1
Picos de Aventura
Starting point
10 min
2
Salto do Prego
The high point of the walk is Salto do Prego, a waterfall semi-hidden in the middle of the forest.
30 min
The village of Sanguinho was inhabited for more than a century by a relatively wealthy population that took refuge in this area due to the dangerous overflow of the Faial da Terra River
Twenty houses were built with pig pens, four sheds and a haystack.
Pass by, no stop

About this tour, from the operator

Lace up your hiking shoes and embark on a walking tour of Sanguinho on this 6-hour guided tour from Ponta Delgada. Walk the trail next to the Ribeira stream through the forest, admire the waterfall of Salto do Prego and take a dip in its crystal-clear pool before continuing to the historic village of Povoação. A picnic lunch is included.

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

Specialized infant seats are available
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

Strollers OK
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities

May be operated by a multilingual guide
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Good to know

Food included see what is included
Children from €45 ages 6 to 11

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

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 Ponta Delgada

Tour	Price	Duration	Rating	Group
This tour · #6 of 7	€80	6h	4.8 (46)	shared
Small-Group Ponta Delgada Food Tour in Azores	€115	3h 30m	4.93 (1016)	shared
8-Hour Private Tour in 4x4 Vehicle from Ponta Delgada	€310 per group	8h	4.95 (309)	private
Ponta Delgada Private City Tuk Tuk Tour	€70	2h	4.97 (71)	private

Ranked #6 of 7 in Ponta Delgada by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €115, median €70; typical length 4h. 3 of 7 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 7 Ponta Delgada

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