Sign in

Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)

4.9 Excellent 934 reviews
|
Portuguese, English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
934 reviews
5
871
4
23
3
4
2
3
1
4
Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Overview

Guidekin summary

You drive your own quad from the north coast up rally trails to the crater rim above the Sete Cidades lakes, with a guide, fuel, helmet and insurance included. Drivers need a licence and ideally some quad or motorbike experience; lunch and rain gear are not included. 4.94 from 934 reviews at €79 per person.

From the guide

On this tour you will be the driver of an quad / ATV and this will probably be the best way to feel and experience this part of São Miguel Island.

This tour will take you to the highest points of the mountains that surround Sete Cidades Volcano.

The itinerary is On and Offroad and you will have the opportunity to visit some of the trails that are part of the Azores Airlines Rallye.

If the weather is good, you can count on awesome views to the lakes and the ocean. This will make you feel as you are on the top of the world.

Our team of experient guides will ensure your safety and provide brief explanations at each stop.

You can expect adventure!

Itinerary:
* Fenais da Luz ( North cost)
* Pico da Cruz (845 meters altitude) View to Lagoa de Santiago, lagoa Rasa and Sete Cidades lagoon.
* Vista da Rainha/Miradouro das Cumeeiras ( View point for Sete Cidades, Green and Blue Lagoon)
* Cerrado das Freiras
* Passing by Capelas village
* Fenais da Luz

Compared with other Sete Cidades

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #3 of 13€794.94 (934)shared
Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.€908h4.96 (737)shared
Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour€483h4.96 (671)shared
Side by Side Tour - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)€794.94 (412)shared

Ranked #3 of 13 in Sete Cidades by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €140, median €80; typical length 4h. 3 of 13 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 13 Sete Cidades

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 09:00, 14:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:00, 14:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 2, 2026.

What's Included

Tour guide
Fuel
Helmet
Insurance

What's Not Included

Lunch
Gloves and rain coats
Any type of mask or face shield for protection against coronavirus.

Itinerary

Fenais da Luz Stop 1
This parish located on the north coast of São Miguel island is where we start and end the tour. After starting our tour on paved roads, we will ride along the seafront of and explore dirt roads in this area.
30 min
Muro Das Nove Janelas Stop 2
Near Serra Devassa, there is the Muro das Nove Janelas, an aqueduct considered a heritage site of historical value.
5 min
This is a mountain with an altitude of 845 meters Stop 3
The breathtaking view is very similar to “Miradouro da Boca do Inferno” but from a higher perspective (accessible with the quads) and even more magnificent due to its altitude. From here you can see Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa de Santiago, Lagoa Verde, Lagoa Azul and a view to the whole crater of Sete Cidades dormant volcano. If weather is good, this one of the high lights of the tour, where we can see almost the whole island from the top.
10 min
Miradouro Das Cumeeiras Stop 4
This viewpoint allows you to contemplate the beauty of Lagoa das Sete Cidades and all its surroundings, and also allows you to admire part of the north coast of the island of São Miguel.
10 min
Vista do Rei Miradouro Stop 5
Located at an altitude of 540 meters, this viewpoint offers a unique and panoramic view over Sete Cidades crater. Depending on weather and dirt roads conditions we can get to see the same view from a diferent perspective “Miradouro das Cumeeiras”, where we can have an amazing view to the green and blue lake but from the opposite side of the Crater.
Pass by
Here you can expect to make some dirt paths that surround the Blue Lagoon in ... Stop 6
Here you can expect to make some dirt paths that surround the Blue Lagoon in Sete Cidades with incredible views over the lakes.
30 min
This is a parish located on the north coast of the island of São Miguel Stop 7
This is one of the transit villages that we pass on the way back to the meeting point. Here we will pass by Poços (bathing area) and the place of the old whale’s factory, disabled since 1970 where only the factory chimney remains. Here we will also make a dirt path that connects this parish to Fenais da Luz.
10 min
Fenais da Luz Stop 8
Here we get back to where we started, exploring some seafront dirt roads.
20 min

Additional Information

  • 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
  • Driving License(+18) is required for drivers
  • For a better and safer experience, we highly recommend that you know how to drive ATV's or similar, as motorcycles.
  • We recommend bringing warm coats and raincoats

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 79 / person