The 12 Best Sao Miguel Volcano Tours

1.São Miguel 2-Day Tour: Sete Cidades, Fogo, Furnas & Nordeste

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 733 reviews · 2 days · from $146Our pick

Cover São Miguel’s main sights in two days with a local guide such as Pedro, Carlos, or Henrique. Visit Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, Furnas, Nordeste, plantations, waterfalls, and thermal pools in a van limited to eight people. Meals and hot spring entry cost extra.

“Our guide, Carlos, was informative, flexible, humorous, and a good driver. He showed interest in our travels, and was eager to please us.”

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2.Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $108Top rated

Spend eight hours crossing São Miguel by Jeep, from the Sete Cidades crater rim and twin lakes to Lagoa do Fogo viewpoints. Guides such as Sergio, Eduardo, Mariano, and Daniel add local stories, while a traditional lunch with wine, beer, or soft drinks is included.

“The best way to see some of the greatest parts of the island! Our guide Marco was amazing! So much info + the sites were incredible.”

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3.São Miguel: Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 565 reviews · 8 hours · from $83

Spend a full day touring São Miguel from Ponta Delgada, with stops at Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, Salto do Cabrito, and Santa Bárbara Beach. Guides such as Joaquim, Bruno, and João lead small-group van tours, adjust stops for fog and rain, and include a traditional Azorean lunch with drinks and dessert.

“Although the weather didn’t cooperate and we couldn’t see both lakes in their full beauty, the tour was absolutely perfect — mainly thanks to our amazing guide Joaquim, who truly went above and beyond! He did everything he could to make the most of the day, even adding extra stops that weren’t part of the original itinerary — like the pineapple plantation and the stunning Santa Bárbara beach — just to make up for what we missed due to the fog and rain. That kind of dedication made all the difference! Lunch at the restaurant in Lagoa was another highlight — from the wine and main course to the dessert,…”

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4.Furnas: Tea Plantations, Lake and Volcano Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 511 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Join a guide such as André, Mario, Leandra, or Carlos for an eight-hour visit to Gorreana Tea Plantation, Furnas, Terra Nostra Park, volcanic calderas, Vila Franca viewpoints, and a pineapple farm. Bring swimwear and budget extra for park entry, hot springs, and lunch.

“Mario was very knowledgeable. He was able to answer all our questions. He also had a great sense of humour. We all thoroughly enjoyed our day!!”

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5.São Miguel: Furnas Volcano & Tea Plantation Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 375 reviews · 8 hours · from $83

Spend eight hours touring São Miguel from Ponta Delgada in a small van with a certified guide such as Joaquim, João, José, or Nuno. Visit Gorreana Tea Factory, watch Furnas stew cook underground, eat lunch, soak at Terra Nostra Park, and see Vila Franca do Campo.

“The guide was very knowledgable and friendly. Shared great stories about the Azores as well as made great recommendations for what else to do in the city. I highly recommend this tour to and tour guide to anyone travelling to the island.”

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6.Sao Miguel: Buggy Tour Around Sete Cidades Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 218 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $77

Drive a two or four-seat buggy around Sete Cidades with an English or Portuguese-speaking guide such as Bruno or Filipe. Expect paved roads, dirt tracks, high caldera viewpoints, photo stops, and a short break in Sete Cidades village. A valid driver’s license is required.

“Amazing tour. The guide was so nice and the views of the tour is fantastic. During the ride I told my girlfriend ”This is the most value for money we had in a long time”. That sums it up.”

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7.Azores: São Miguel and Lagoa do Fogo Hiking Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 79 reviews · 8 hours · from $76

Spend eight hours hiking from Água D’Alto to Lagoa do Fogo with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Hugo, Ricardo, Rodrigo, and Sandra lead the route in English or Portuguese, with a picnic, trekking poles, hotel pickup, and weather-based stops.

“Wonderful! Ricardo was very knowledgeable, funny and helpful. I twisted my ankle and both guides accommodated as best they could.”

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8.Quad & Buggy Sete Cidades Crater Tour – 4×4 – Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Set out from Ponta Delgada with guides such as Tiago, João, or Melissa for a four-hour quad, buggy, or 4x4 adventure around Sete Cidades. Expect crater roads, forest tracks, Lagoa viewpoints, island history, and changing weather. Helmets and basic insurance are included.

“Great experience and scenery plus a great tour guide. Riding around the crater was an amazing experience.”

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9.From Ponta Delgada: Lagoa do Fogo & Hot Springs Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

From Ponta Delgada, you’ll visit Lagoa do Fogo, Cerâmica Vieira, Gorreana Tea Factory, Ribeira Grande, coastal viewpoints, and Caldeira Velha. A small van, multilingual guide, and free time at the hot springs make this an easy full-day introduction to São Miguel.

“I'd like to compliment guide Mario. He explained and guided us very kindly, even though our language was not very good.. And you could see how much Mario loved this island and prided himself on his work, his attitude left us with a long lingering impression. I would like to recommend it to anyone who wants to make a great day with a great guide.”

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10.Private Full-Day 4×4 Tour to Lagoa do Fogo & Lagoa das Sete Cidades

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Join José for a private, full-day 4x4 tour across São Miguel. You’ll reach off-road viewpoints around Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo, visit Salto do Cabrito and Santa Bárbara Beach, and shape the day around your interests and the weather.

“Jose was an excellent tour guide. He really loves his work and is very knowledgeable about the plants and animals of the Azores. He speaks excellent English and is a fantastic driver in his 4 x 4 around the rims of the volcanoes.. There were four of us and we truly enjoyed the entire day, because”

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11.Furnas: Hot Springs, Crater Lake & Geothermal Wonders

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 8 hours · from $67Best value

Join a local guide such as Andrea, Rafael, or Joan for an 8-hour minivan tour of eastern São Miguel. Visit Gorreana Tea Plantation, Ribeira dos Caldeirões, Furnas, and Lagoa das Furnas, with optional Terra Nostra swimming and volcanic stew.

“The guide was amazing. Polite and knowledgeable. The tour was well priced and the places are some of the most beautiful that I have been all over the world. I highly recommend this tour and guide!”

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12.São Miguel: Sete Cidades and Crater Lakes Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 8 hours · from $76

Join a small group of up to eight for an eight-hour São Miguel day out with guides such as Ricardo, Tiago, or Rodrigo. Hike past Empadadas and Canário lakes, view Sete Cidades from above, picnic by the lake, then finish at Ferraria’s tide-sensitive thermal pools.

“It was an easy hike on a packed dirt path around the lake, very little of it uphill. Picnic lunch was very nice . They took us to Ferraria beach afterwards . Amazing views . The reason I gave it 4 stars is that they ended it sooner than expected. We were back at the hotel at 4 . I would have appreciated doing more since it’s billed as 8 hour trip .”

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