--- title: Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day) lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/quad-biking-sete-cidades-from-north-coast-half-day/ type: tour city: São Miguel country: Portugal price: 79 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 939 duration_minutes: 180 duration_max_minutes: 240 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 3 of 27 (Sete Cidades) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/quad-biking-sete-cidades-from-north-coast-half-day/ --- # Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day) **Guidekin's take:** 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 939 reviews at €79 per person. In our comparison: #3 of 27 in Sete Cidades, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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 ## Before you book - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Age 18+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €79 per person for the ATV Tour - 2Pax/1Quad (HD) option; other options up to €120 - Duration: 3h–4h - Rating: 4.94/5 from 939 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Azores Outdoor Activities - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English - Start times: 09:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12 ## Reviews 4.94 from 939 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 927 of 939. - 5 stars: 903 (96%) - 4 stars: 24 (3%) - 3 stars: 5 (1%) - 2 stars: 3 (0%) - 1 star: 4 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | ATV Tour - 2Pax/1Quad (HD) | €79 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese, English | This option provides one Quad for two people, 1 driver and 1 passenger | | Buggy Tour | €79 / person | Portuguese, English | Buggy: Great option if you don't have previous experience with quads. | | ATV Tour - 1Pax/1Quad (HD) | €120 / person | Portuguese, English | This option provides one quad per person | ## What's included - Tour guide - Fuel - Helmet - Insurance ## Not included - Lunch - Gloves and rain coats - Any type of mask or face shield for protection against coronavirus. ## Itinerary 1. **Fenais da Luz** (30m) - 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. 2. **Muro Das Nove Janelas** (5m) - Near Serra Devassa, there is the Muro das Nove Janelas, an aqueduct considered a heritage site of historical value. 3. **This is a mountain with an altitude of 845 meters** (10m) - 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... 4. **Miradouro Das Cumeeiras** (10m) - 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. 5. **Vista do Rei Miradouro** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 6. **Here you can expect to make some dirt paths that surround the Blue Lagoon in ...** (30m) - Here you can expect to make some dirt paths that surround the Blue Lagoon in Sete Cidades with incredible views over the lakes. 7. **This is a parish located on the north coast of the island of São Miguel** (10m) - 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... 8. **Fenais da Luz** (20m) - Here we get back to where we started, exploring some seafront dirt roads. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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 Booking asks for: dates of birth, weights ## Compared with other Sete Cidades | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 27** | €79 | 3h–4h | 4.94 (939) | shared | | [Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour](/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/off-the-beaten-track-half-day-sete-cidades-jeep-tour/?format=md) | €48 | 3h | 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 | | [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 #3 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/sete-cidades/?format=md ## 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/quad-biking-sete-cidades-from-north-coast-half-day/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/?format=md