--- title: Full-Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Tour With Lunch (West Tour) lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/full-day-sete-cidades-lagoa-do-fogo-tour-with-lunch-west-tour/ type: tour city: São Miguel country: Portugal price: 80 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 165 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: true schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/full-day-sete-cidades-lagoa-do-fogo-tour-with-lunch-west-tour/ --- # Full-Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Tour With Lunch (West Tour) **Guidekin's take:** The west and centre in one day by minivan capped at eight: the Sete Cidades crater and lakes, the top of Lagoa do Fogo and Santa Bárbara beach, with a regional lunch, drinks and dessert, insurance and pickup in Ponta Delgada included. Bookings need at least two people. 4.86 from 165 reviews at €80 per person. ## Overview Join this full day tour visiting the Sete Cidades volcanic crater with its beautiful blue and green lake and others amazing view points and other small lakes around. Stop for lunch (lunch, drinks, deserts included). In the afternoon visit the top of Lagoa do Fogo mountain and volcanic crater with an amazing view above the lake, and the north and south shores of the island. Visit the beautiful Santa Barbara beach at Ribeira Grande City. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €80 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.86/5 from 165 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Green Visions Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Regional lunch with drinks, deserts, coffe or tea at local restaurant - Hotel, airBnb's and cruise terminal pickup and drop-off at Ponta Delgada city - Travel Insurance for all passengers - Certified Driver/Tour Guide - Air-conditioned vehicle - Transport by 5 air-conditioned minivan (maximum of 8 people per van) - Parking Fees ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Miradouro do Pico do Carvao** (15m) - Your adventure begins with a convenient pick-up from your hotel, followed by a scenic drive along the "pico do carvão" road, offering breathtaking views of both the north and south shores of São Miguel Island 2. **Lagoa do Canario** (30m) - Visit to the Lagoa do Canário Natural Park. Excellent place for a short walk in nature and a stop for photographs of the lagoon located within the park. 3. **Vista do Rei Miradouro** (20m) - Stop at the famous Vista do Rei viewpoint, where you can take in panoramic views of the captivating blue and green waters of the twin lakes nestled within the Sete Cidades volcano. 4. **Miradouro Da Lagoa De Santiago** (15m) - Stop at this viewpoint to observe the Santiago Lagoon and the natural environment surrounding it. 5. **Lagoa Verde / Lagoa das Sete Cidades** (20m) - Continue your exploration with visits to several other viewpoints, getting closer to the banks of these beautiful lakes. The tour progresses along the shores of the lagoons within the volcanic caldera. 6. **Sete Cidades** (30m) - Stop at the charming town center of Sete Cidades for a visit. (You will have some free time to visit the garden, local church, souvenir shop, and coffee break). 7. **Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado** (15m) - Visit the westernmost point for panoramic views over the cliffs, mountains, and sea. Former whaling lookout point. 8. **Lagoa** (1h 15m) - Midway through the day, enjoy a delicious lunch featuring traditional Azorean cuisine at a local restaurant, fueling you for the next leg of the journey. (Enjoy local appetizers, main courses, desserts, drinks, coffee or tea). Vegetarian meals available. 9. **Lagoa do Fogo** (30m) - After lunch, ascend Pico da Barrosa, standing at an impressive altitude of 947 meters, where you can admire the stunning viewpoints overlooking Lagoa do Fogo (Fire Lake). 10. **Salto do Cabrito** (20m) - The Salto do Cabrito Waterfall is a striking manifestation of the region's geothermal power. Approximately 40 meters high, the water plunges from a rocky precipice covered in moss and ferns. Down there, the atmosphere is humid and mystical, with the scenery forming a natural... 11. **Praia do Areal de Santa Barbara** (20m) - Before concluding your day and returning to your hotel or Airbnb, take a moment to appreciate the beautiful black sand beach of Santa Bárbara on the island's north shore. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - 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 Tourism office of Ponta Delgada ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - A minimum of 2 people per booking is required ## More in São Miguel - All São Miguel tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/full-day-sete-cidades-lagoa-do-fogo-tour-with-lunch-west-tour/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. 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