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title: Buggy Tour Sete Cidades Volcano Off-Road Adventure
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type: tour
city: São Miguel
country: Portugal
price: 79
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.99
reviews: 166
duration_minutes: 210
languages: [pt, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
schedule_checked: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Buggy Tour Sete Cidades Volcano Off-Road Adventure

**Guidekin's take:** You drive your own buggy on and off road through the Sete Cidades crater with a local guide, gloves, helmet, fuel and insurance included, in a small group. Buggies come in two, four or six seat versions and the tour asks for moderate fitness. 4.99 from 166 reviews at €79 per person for 3h 30m.

## Overview

-Drive your own buggy through on and off-road trails
-Explore the Sete Cidades volcanic crater
-Stop at stunning viewpoints overlooking the lakes
-Small-group experience for better quality
-Guided by experienced local experts
-Perfect mix of adventure and scenic beauty

## Before you book

- Meeting point: After the church of Pico da Pedra,
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 08:30, 13:30: 2 departures a day
- Children from €50: ages 6 to 12

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €79 per person
- Duration: 3h 30m
- Rating: 4.99/5 from 166 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: 4x4 Azores
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Start times: 08:30, 13:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26

## Reviews

4.99 from 166 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 166 of 166.

- 5 stars: 165 (99%)
- 4 stars: 1 (1%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buggy Tour : 4 Seats | €79 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, Portuguese, English | - |
| Buggy Tour : 2 Seats | €79 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, Portuguese, English | - |

## What's included

- Tour guide
- Gloves
- Fuel
- Helmet
- Insurance

## Not included

- Any products not listed are not included.

## Itinerary

1. **Pico da Pedra** (20m) - Briefing on ATV driving, safety instructions and tour preparation.
2. **Close to the Devassa Mountain is the Wall of the Nine Windows, an aqueduct of...** (20m) - Close to the Devassa Mountain is the Wall of the Nine Windows, an aqueduct of historical value. The wealth of water in the parish of Santo António led to the construction of the aqueduct between the 17th and 18th centuries that overcome the water shortage that was then felt...
3. **845 meters altitude View to Lagoa de Santiago, Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa Verde and La...** (30m) - 845 meters altitude View to Lagoa de Santiago, Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul.
4. **Miradouro Das Cumeeiras** (30m) - Situated on Cumeeiras, this viewpoint allows, in a perspective opposite to the viewpoint of Vista do Rei, to enjoy the beauty of the crater of Sete Cidades and all its surroundings. On the opposite side, one can enjoy views of the northern coast of the island of São Miguel...
5. **Lagoa Verde / Lagoa das Sete Cidades** (1h) - The Sete Cidades caldera has an approximate diameter of 5km and a depth of 400m. The highest point of the volcano is 845m above sea level. Its edges called Cumeeiras das Sete Cidades (large and small) serve as a pedestrian trail that surrounds the summits of the Sete Cidades...
6. **Pico da Pedra** (10m) - End of tour

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30, 13:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26
- 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

After the church of Pico da Pedra, head west along the main street, after passing Parque da Mercês, turn left at the 4-way intersection. 50 meters later turn right and there is a green color house in front of a children's playground. The quads will be outside the house with the company logo.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJXcm4U4bUXAsRJbzlUT6tjlM

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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