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title: Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour
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type: tour
city: São Miguel
country: Portugal
price: 48
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.96
reviews: 674
duration_minutes: 180
duration_max_minutes: 240
languages: [pt, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 1 of 27 (Sete Cidades)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-11-03
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# Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour

**Guidekin's take:** A half day Land Rover run onto crater rim trails above Sete Cidades that a minivan cannot reach, with an experienced driver, insurance and pickup at Ponta Delgada hotels or the cruise ship, plus a coffee stop inside the crater. Food and drinks are on you. 4.96 from 674 reviews at €48 per person.

In our comparison: #1 of 27 in Sete Cidades, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Visit one on the seven wonders of Portugal! 

Experience Sete Cidades like never before with our exclusive offroad jeep tour. Access hidden crater rim trails in our 4x4 Land Rovers. 5-star rated.

 This 3 1/2 hour tour is our best seller and cannot be missed. The breathtaking views will make you want more. We also make a small stop inside the crater for coffee, drinks, washrooms etc....

Around each corner is a new adventure.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 31 pickup points
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €28: ages 2 to 10

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 31 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €48 per person
- Duration: 3h–4h
- Rating: 4.96/5 from 674 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Greenzone, Animation Turistica Lda.
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26

## Reviews

4.96 from 674 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 668 of 674.

- 5 stars: 654 (97%)
- 4 stars: 14 (2%)
- 3 stars: 4 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (0%)

## What's included

- Experienced driver, Insurance, Pick up in hotels in Ponta Delgada or cruise ship.

## Not included

- Food and drinks

## Itinerary

1. **Caldeira das Sete Cidades** (1h) - As we travel around the rim of the crater on the small dirt track we can appreciate the Sete Cidades crater below us.
2. **Igreja de Sao Nicolau** (40m) - We make a small comfort stop inside the crater to visit the church, have a quick coffee and use the rest rooms
3. **Lagoa Verde / Lagoa das Sete Cidades** (30m) - We view both the green and blue lakes and have a great view from the bridge that separates them
4. **Caldeira das Sete Cidades** (40m) - This crater is one of the seven natural wonders of Portugal. We explore this crater and make several stops to enjoy all of its beauty.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00
- 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

Please advise the name of your hotel in Ponta Delgada for pick up. We pick up at most hotels in Ponta Delgada. If you are staying outside of Ponta Delgada then we can meet you at Hotel Marina Atlantico. For shore excursions, we will pick you up at the cruise terminal. 
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJq6BqxUrVXAsROeFrqMle_O0

Pickup points listed by the operator: 31

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- 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
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Should all of our Land Rover Defenders be sold out we may offer a Smaller 4X4 Suv

Booking asks for: dates of birth, arrival flight or ship details

## Compared with other Sete Cidades

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #1 of 27** | €48 | 3h–4h | 4.96 (674) | shared |
| [Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.](/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/jeep-tour-full-day-sete-cidades-lagoa-do-fogo-with-lunch-and-drinks-included/?format=md) | €90 | 8h | 4.95 (746) | shared |
| [Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)](/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/quad-biking-sete-cidades-from-north-coast-half-day/?format=md) | €79 | 3h | 4.94 (939) | shared |
| [Side by Side Tour - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)](/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/side-by-side-tour-sete-cidades-from-north-coast-half-day/?format=md) | €79 | 3h | 4.94 (421) | shared |

Ranked #1 of 27 in Sete Cidades by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €198, median €80; typical length 4h. 6 of 27 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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