Sign in

Side by Side Tour - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)

4.9 Excellent 412 reviews
|
Portuguese, English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
412 reviews
5
352
4
9
3
2
2
0
1
0
Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Overview

Guidekin summary

A side by side buggy for two that suits couples and families, driven by you up on and off road trails to the high points around the Sete Cidades volcano, with a guide, helmets and insurance. The driver needs a licence, and snacks, lunch and rain gear are extra. 4.94 from 412 reviews at €79 per person.

From the guide

This activity is ideal for families or couples looking for adventure and fun.
This tour will take you to the highest points that surround Sete Cidades Volcano.
The itinerary is On and Offroad and If the weather is good, you can count on awesome views to the lakes and the ocean.
Our team of expert guides will ensure your safety and provide brief explanations at each stop.
Driver`s license is mandatory for drivers and remember that this is a tour to enjoy the landscapes, not a rally competition.
You can have a two seater buggy or a 4 seater, depending on the number of people on your reservation.

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 · #4 of 13€794.94 (412)shared, max 4
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
Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)€794.94 (934)shared

Ranked #4 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

UTV
guide
Insurance
helmets

What's Not Included

Snacks
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Gloves and rain coats

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
This is a mountain with an altitude of 845 meters Stop 2
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.
30 min
Vista do Rei Miradouro Stop 3
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.
30 min
Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras Stop 4
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
Sao Vicente Ferreira Stop 5
Passing on a dirt road aroundThis is a parish located on the north coast of the island of São Miguel. 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. Lagoa Azul.
30 min
Fenais da Luz Stop 6
Here we get back to where we started, exploring some seafront dirt roads.
20 min

Departure & Return

Start point

The meeting place is in a residential area, and you will find a "meeting point" sign on the gate and ATVs parked outside

Open in Google Maps
End point

The meeting place is in a residential area, and you will find a "meeting point" sign on the gate and ATVs parked outside

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
  • We recommend bringing warm coats and raincoats
  • You can have a two seater buggy or a 4 seater, depending on the number of people on your reservation

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