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title: Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa das Sete Cidades
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/half-day-4x4-tour-to-lagoa-das-sete-cidades/
type: tour
city: São Miguel
country: Portugal
price: 55
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 51
duration_minutes: 210
languages: [pt, en]
free_cancellation: true
schedule_checked: 2026-09-02
data_updated: 2026-09-25
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/half-day-4x4-tour-to-lagoa-das-sete-cidades/
---

# Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa das Sete Cidades

**Guidekin's take:** A half day in a four wheel drive with a certified nature guide along the north ridge of the Sete Cidades crater and down into the caldera, with hotel or port pickup and insurance included. It runs in all weather, needs at least two people per booking and refunds if extreme weather cancels it. 4.98 from 51 reviews at €55 per person.

## Overview

In a 4 x4 vehicle the destiny is the Sete Cidades Volcano, a geologic complex responsible for the stunning beauty of the landscape that majestically waits for us, fruit of immeasurable force of nature. With stops at dazzling locations that raise the spirit gathering happiness, we will take you through the north ridge on the top of the crater to the inside of the caldera, uncovering secrets and legends that Sete Cidades encloses.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 36 pickup points
- Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

## Key facts

- Price: from €55 per person
- Duration: 3h 30m
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 51 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Carpe Diem dream tours

## What's included

- Personal Accident Insurance
- Driver/Certified nature guide
- Local taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

## Not included

- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Caldeira das Sete Cidades** (25m) - You can do a small walk at the shore of Lagoa Vede & Lagoa Azul inside the crater of Sete Cidades Volcano
2. **Sete Cidades** (10m) - Pico da Cruz Viewpoint with a magnific view of Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa de Santiago and Lagoa Azul
3. **Sete Cidades** (15m) - Ridge Viewpoint gives the oposite view if the King's view with an amazing view of the Green and Blue Lakes
4. **Caldeira das Sete Cidades** (10m) - Murro das Nove Janelas an aquaduct from the 16th century
5. **Sete Cidades** (15m) - Stop at the center of the village for WC
6. **Sete Cidades** (10m) - King's view one of the most iconic view of Sete Cidades

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 14:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02
- 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 Post office
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJbTBrwbUqQwsRhl_O-U52Uws

Pickup points listed by the operator: 36

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- If canceled due to extreme weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

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