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São Miguel by Land & Sea
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Duration - 8 hours
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Guide optionsEnglish, Portuguese
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
São Miguel by Land & Sea - Discover São Miguel island on an exclusive trip by land and sea! Explore some of the island's most famous sights, sail it's shores and visit the world famous Vila Franca do Campo islet. Go diving and watch the beautiful sea life of the Azores.
Highlights
- Admire the breathtaking scenery
- Visit the hidden gems on the central part of the island
- Taste a variety of tea flavors
- Try regional foods
- Sail by the Southern Coast of the island
Description
São Miguel by Land & Sea
Explore the beauty of the Lagoa do Fogo, Salto do Cabrito waterfall, Gorreana tea plantation and Ribeira Grande by land, and sail along the coast of Vila Franca do Campo, passing beaches and the famous Islet of Vila Franca do Campo.
Be picked up from the comfort of your accommodation in the morning and board an air-conditioned van. Sit back and relax on the drive to Lagoa do Fogo, which boasts a beach recognized as one of the 7 Wonders of Portugal in 2012.
Visit the Salto do Cabrito Waterfall, a true hidden pearl of São Miguel, and admire this imposing waterfall of over 40 meters.
Relax and sip tea from the oldest plantation in Europe, while admiring the lush green layered crops, before heading to the Historic Center of Ribeira Grande.
Here, you will immerse yourself in the history of one of the oldest towns on the island, with the help of our certified guides. With their accompaniment, you will learn all about the formation of this city and its most important figures and landmarks.
The adventure doesn't end here, as after lunch we take your experience to the next level and take you on a sailboat ride along the coast of Vila Franca do Campo, visiting several beaches, including Praia do Pedreiro.
Visit the famous Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, a paradisiacal and world-renowned place, where you will have the opportunity to practice Snorkeling in its waters rich in the most varied marine species.
Return to Vila Franca do Campo Marina and be picked up again by our guides, to return to your accommodation.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Pick up and Drop off directly at accommodations
- Transportation during the activity
- Specialized and certified tour guide
- Informative guide books
- Experienced tour guide
- Diving Equipment
- Exclusions:
- Breakfast
- Lunch is optional: 15€ per person
- Tips
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Lagoa do Fogo
- Cascata do Salto do Cabrito
- Gorreana Tea Plantation
- Ribeira Grande
- Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo
- Pick up - Free pick up directly at the door of any accommodation in Ponta Delgada, as well as at João Paulo II Airport.
- Fogo Lake - Stop at one of the most iconic landscapes in the Azores, where you can marvel at the lush green seas and turquoise waters of the lake.
- Salto do Cabrito Waterfall - Stop at a hidden pearl on the island of São Miguel. This imposing waterfall, over 40 meters high, plunges into a pleasant natural pool.
- Gorreana Tea Factory - Stop at this historic factory and stroll through the beautiful fields of the tea plantations, where you can also taste a range of flavors for free.
- Lunch - Pausa para hora de almoço no centro da Ribeira Grande, onde poderá desfrutar de um almoço tipicamente açoriano, num restaurante tradicional selecionado por nós.
- Stroll in Ribeira Grande - Take a short, peaceful stroll through the center of Ribeira Grande, passing some gardens and historic buildings.
- Transfer to the Vila Franca do Campo marina - Relax on a picturesque route between Ribeira Grande and Marinha de Vila Franca do Campo.
- Boat Trip - Embark on a completely different adventure in the second half of your day and sail along the coast of São Miguel, passing several points of interest, such as Praia do Pedreiro. You can also visit the famous Vila Franca do Campo Islet and take the opportunity to dive here and marvel at the beauty of the Azores' marine biodiversity.
- Drop-off - Drop-off directly at the collection points made at the beginning of the day.
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São Miguel by Land & Sea duration is 8 hours.
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