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title: "Scenic Trails of Sete Cidades: Half-Day Jeep Adventure"
lang: en
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type: tour
city: Azores
country: Portugal
price: 50
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.87
reviews: 60
duration_minutes: 210
languages: [pt, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Sete Cidades jeep, 3h 30m
rank_in_category: 5 of 6 (Hiking & Climbing)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-08
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# Scenic Trails of Sete Cidades: Half-Day Jeep Adventure

**Guidekin's take:** Take a jeep outing to the blue and green lagoons of Sete Cidades, framed by the surrounding mountains. A guide and hotel or port transfers within Ponta Delgada city are included; entrance fees and meals are extra, and at least two participants are required. 4.87 from 60 reviews at €50 per person for 3h 30m.

In our comparison: #5 of 6 in Hiking & Climbing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Those who go to Sete Cidades and see such breathtaking nature hardly forget this landscape surrounded by immense greenery with mountains in front and in the back and looking at the bottom witness two magnificent lagoons in blue and green.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 28 pickup points
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: Food and drinks, Lunch
- Children from €43: ages 6 to 10

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 28 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €50 per person
- Duration: 3h 30m
- Rating: 4.87/5 from 60 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Azores Trails of Nature
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 09:00, 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.87 from 60 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 59 of 60.

- 5 stars: 53 (88%)
- 4 stars: 6 (10%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and access to varied viewpoints; fog can obscure the lakes and their colours.

**Praised:**
- Knowledgeable guides explain island history and nature and welcome questions
- Jeep routes reach lake and crater viewpoints beyond the usual roads
- Unhurried stops for photos, walks and village breaks
- Convenient pickups at hotels and the cruise port

**Complaints:**
- Fog and low cloud can obscure the lakes and make their colours hard to distinguish

Written by Guidekin from the 41 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2016-05-07 to 2026-05-30); last checked 2026-10-07.

## What's included

- Professional guide
- Hotel and port pickup and drop-off service for guests staying in Ponta Delgada city

## Not included

- Food and drinks
- All entrance fees
- Lunch

## Itinerary

1. **Lagoa Verde / Lagoa das Sete Cidades** (1h) - Sete Cidades Lagoon, located on the breathtaking island of São Miguel, is one of the most iconic landmarks in the Azores Archipelago—and it’s easy to see why. This is the largest freshwater lake in the Azores, nestled within volcanic craters that shape the island’s unique...
2. **Igreja de Sao Nicolau** (15m) - This small, neo-Gothic church, built in the 19th century, is flanked by an impressive collection of cryptomeria trees that line both sides of the path leading to its entrance.
3. **Sete Cidades** (30m) - On this tour, we’ll journey along the scenic dirt trail ascending to the summit of Pico da Cruz at 856 meters, where you’ll enjoy stunning views of several lagoons, including the iconic Lagoa das Sete Cidades, the Green and Blue Lagoons, Rasa Lagoon, and Santiago Lagoon. As...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 14:00
- 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.

Pickup points listed by the operator: 28

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum of 2 people per tour is required

Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details

## Compared with other Hiking & Climbing

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #5 of 6** | €50 | 3h 30m | 4.87 (60) | shared |
| [Mount Pico Night Climb – Reach the Summit for a Magical Sunrise](/portugal/azores/tours/mount-pico-night-climb-reach-the-summit-for-a-magical-sunrise/?format=md) | €95 | 10h | 4.99 (137) | shared |
| [Climbing Mount Pico a challenging adventure](/portugal/azores/tours/climbing-mount-pico-a-challenging-adventure/?format=md) | €110 | 8h | 4.98 (43) | shared |
| [Mount Pico Guided Climb – Summit Portugal’s Highest Peak](/portugal/azores/tours/mount-pico-guided-climb-summit-portugal-s-highest-peak/?format=md) | €75 | 7h | 4.95 (218) | shared |

Ranked #5 of 6 in Hiking & Climbing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €50 to €110, median €92; typical length 7h 30m. 0 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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