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title: Sanguinho Hike from Ponta Delgada
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/sanguinho-hike-from-ponta-delgada/
type: tour
city: Azores
country: Portugal
price: 80
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.8
reviews: 46
duration_minutes: 360
languages: [pt, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 6 of 7 (Ponta Delgada)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-20
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/sanguinho-hike-from-ponta-delgada/
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# Sanguinho Hike from Ponta Delgada

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €45: ages 6 to 11

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €80 per person
- Duration: 6h
- Rating: 4.8/5 from 46 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Picos de Aventura - Animação e Lazer, S.A.
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-20

## Reviews

4.8 from 46 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 43 of 46.

- 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 (2019-06-25 to 2026-09-19); last checked 2026-10-07.

## What's included

- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Transport by minivan

## Not included

- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Picos de Aventura** (10m) - Starting point
2. **Salto do Prego** (30m) - The high point of the walk is Salto do Prego, a waterfall semi-hidden in the middle of the forest.
3. **The village of Sanguinho was inhabited for more than a century by a relativel...** (pass by, no stop) - 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.

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Fri
- Departures: 09:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20
- 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.

Pickup points listed by the operator: 2

## Good to know

- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multilingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## 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](/portugal/azores/tours/small-group-ponta-delgada-food-tour-in-azores/?format=md) | €115 | 3h 30m | 4.93 (1016) | shared |
| [8-Hour Private Tour in 4x4 Vehicle from Ponta Delgada](/portugal/azores/tours/8-hour-private-tour-in-4x4-vehicle-from-ponta-delgada/?format=md) | €310 per group | 8h | 4.95 (309) | private |
| [Ponta Delgada Private City Tuk Tuk Tour](/portugal/azores/tours/ponta-delgada-private-city-tuk-tuk-tour/?format=md) | €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.

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