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title: Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa do Fogo & Lagoa das Sete Cidades
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type: tour
city: São Miguel
country: Portugal
price: 280
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 4.99
reviews: 81
duration_minutes: 420
languages: [pt, en]
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schedule_checked: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa do Fogo & Lagoa das Sete Cidades

**Guidekin's take:** A private four wheel drive day for your group with a certified nature guide, climbing Pico da Barrosa to Lagoa do Fogo and on to Sete Cidades by tracks the minibus circuits skip, with hotel or port pickup and insurance. Priced per group at €280 per group/vehicle; lunch is paid on the day. 4.99 from 81 reviews.

## Overview

Go where the traditional tourist circuits will not, allowing a different view of these two volcanic complex classified as protected landscape.

At the center of the island 947m above the sea level rises Pico da Barrosa, where throughout the route we can observe the diversity of the local fauna and flora. An enormous crater hides the glamorous Lagoa do Fogo at the top of the Fogo Volcano at 575m above sea level. The beauty of the scenery sharpens ours senses with the luxurious vegetation – some endemic.

Toward to the west side of the island with stops at dazzling locations that raise the spirit gathering happiness, go to the inside of the caldera of Sete Cidades Volcano, uncovering secrets and legends that Sete Cidades encloses.

Spectacular landscapes that reveals the magnificence of what nature presents us, on a journey that will last in your memory.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 51 pickup points
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: The value depends on lunch option
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 51 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €280 per group/vehicle
- Duration: 7h
- Rating: 4.99/5 from 81 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Carpe Diem dream tours
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26

## Reviews

4.99 from 81 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 81 of 81.

- 5 stars: 80 (99%)
- 4 stars: 1 (1%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## 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
- The value depends on lunch option

## Itinerary

1. **Caldeira das Sete Cidades** (3h) - You will be driven through the north ridge of the crater where along the way you have the most amazing views either side. astonishing veiws of the inside of the crater and the ocean surrounding the island heading inside of the crater of the volcano.
2. **Lagoa do Fogo** (15m) - In the center of the island we have Fogo Volcano that rises up to 947m above sea level with manisfestations of secondary volcanism and with a collapse caldeira with 2,8km in average of diameter
3. **Ribeira Grande** (20m) - At the county of Ribeira Grande on the North Coast, you will visit Santa Barbara Beach kown by surfers
4. **Salto do Cabrito** (15m) - A magnific waterfall drops through slopes of trachity in an amazing scenary.

## 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

Tourism post office
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJVawdxLUqQwsRAyrC2BdkTic

Pickup points listed by the operator: 51

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication; If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund

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

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €280 | €140 |
| 4 | €280 | €70 |
| 6 | €280 | €47 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date.

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