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Quad & Buggy Sete Cidades Crater Tour - 4x4 - Half Day

4.9 · 95 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ São Miguel Operated by Vita Azores Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h
Group
Shared, up to 2 travellers
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00, 14:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A choice of quad, shared buggy or your own dedicated buggy up remote roads to the rim of the Sete Cidades volcano, with helmet and basic insurance included and parking at the base.

Full cover, crash repairs, gloves and rain gear are extra, and drivers accept the operator's terms. 4.93 from 95 reviews at €69 per person.

In our comparison: #2 of 4 in Small-Group Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

4 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish, Portuguese.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Shared Buggy SSV 4x4 TourThe page priceShared Buggy SSv 4x4 Tour: Let be driven by our specialist in a specialized all terrain vehicle able to cross the most amazing and ridged landscapes.€69
Quad Tour - 2 Person - 1 Quad1 Quad - 2 Persons: You can drive or just enjoy the ATV in the passenger seat.€79
4x4 Tour - Dedicated SSVDedicated SSV Up to 2 Persons: Drive an SSV just for you, comfortable and safe you will get the most of this tour by€99
Quad Tour - 1 Person - 1 QuadDedicated Quad per Person: Maximize the experience by reserving a Quad just for you while our Guide take you through the Most Amazing Landscapes€120

Children from €55 (ages 8 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 2 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Helmet Basic Insurance
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Third Party Insurance
  • Comprehensive insurance
  • Repair costs in case of Crashing/ Roll Over
  • Additional Gear, like Gloves and Rain Coats

Reviews

4.9
95 ratings
Tripadvisor 50 · Viator 45

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 93 of 95

Star breakdown of all 95 ratings

5 stars
92 · 97%
4 stars
1 · 1%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 1%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Look for the Motorcycle store. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00, 14:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Vita Azores; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

The Best way to Discover Azores.
Embark on a unique adventure through rugged landscapes and ancient geological wonders with our thrilling buggy and quad bike ride to a magnificent volcanic crater. With 36 thousand years, the Volcano of the 7 cities, on the island of São Miguel is one of the main attractions of the region and on board our specialized vehicles it will be possible to explore remote roads and viewpoints with unique views, on top of the crater of the volcano where normal vehicles cannot reach.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Children from €55 ages 8 to 12

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Small-Group Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #2 of 4€694h4.93 (95)shared, max 2
Side by Side Tour - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)€793h4.94 (421)shared
São Miguel, Azores: Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour€593h4.76 (38)shared
Furnas: Volcano Wonders, Tea Plantation & Waterfall Tour€698h4.65 (40)shared

Ranked #2 of 4 in Small-Group Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €59 to €79, median €69; typical length 3h 30m. 0 of 4 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 4 Small-Group Tours

From €69 per adult · Shared Buggy SSV 4x4 Tour