--- title: Side by Side Tour - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day) lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/side-by-side-tour-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: 421 duration_minutes: 180 duration_max_minutes: 240 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 4 of 27 (Sete Cidades) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/side-by-side-tour-sete-cidades-from-north-coast-half-day/ --- # Side by Side Tour - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day) **Guidekin's take:** 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 421 reviews at €79 per person. In our comparison: #4 of 27 in Sete Cidades, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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 ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting place is in a residential… - Max 4 people: small group - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: Snacks, Lunch - Age 7+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €79 per person - Duration: 3h–4h - Rating: 4.94/5 from 421 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Azores Outdoor Activities - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared, up to 4 travellers - Guide languages: Portuguese, English - Start times: 09:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.94 from 421 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 416 of 421. - 5 stars: 405 (96%) - 4 stars: 11 (3%) - 3 stars: 2 (0%) - 2 stars: 2 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ## What's included - UTV - guide - Insurance - helmets ## Not included - Snacks - Alcoholic Beverages - Lunch - Gloves and rain coats ## 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. **This is a mountain with an altitude of 845 meters** (30m) - 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... 3. **Vista do Rei Miradouro** (30m) - 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... 4. **Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras** (30m) - Here you can expect to make some dirt paths that surround the Blue Lagoon in Sete Cidades with incredible views over the lakes. 5. **Sao Vicente Ferreira** (30m) - 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,... 6. **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: 2026-09-26 - 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 The meeting place is in a residential area, and you will find a "meeting point" sign on the gate and ATVs parked outside Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJAZPdeWrTXAsRfVgWbZXQs8k 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 - 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 Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Sete Cidades | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 27** | €79 | 3h–4h | 4.94 (421) | shared, max 4 | | [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 | | [Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)](/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/quad-biking-sete-cidades-from-north-coast-half-day/?format=md) | €79 | 3h | 4.94 (939) | shared | Ranked #4 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/side-by-side-tour-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