Small Group Shore Excursion # 2 Fogo / Fire Crater Lake & Sete Cidades Crater Lake

Experience the beauty and diversity of São Miguel island on a full-day tour that combines dramatic coastlines, volcanic craters, and charming villages. Discover the rugged Western coast at Ponta do Escalvado with views of Mosteiros village and Ferraria lava delta. Learn about the local history, culture, and geology as you drive through rural villages and the Sete Cidades caldera, admiring hydrangea walls, the Blue and Green lakes, and the picturesque Sete Cidades village with its 19th-century church. Explore the Sao Tiago Lake viewpoint and the famous Vista do Rei, enjoying breathtaking perspectives of the caldera, abandoned Monte Palace hotel, and surrounding volcanic landscapes.

Experience the highlights of the island’s interior as you visit Pico do Carvão viewpoint, offering panoramic views of both coasts and the Picos Volcanic Fissural System. Discover Ribeira Grande city, with its historic church, local liquor tasting, and charming cafes, before heading to the Fire Lake area. Learn about the natural wonders of Caldeira Velha park with its tropical forest valley, warm iron-rich waterfall, and thermal pools, or explore the secluded Salto do Cabrito waterfall for a more adventurous experience. Explore Lagoa do Fogo and Pico da Barrosa viewpoints, enjoying dramatic crater lake views, and end the tour with a scenic drive along black sand beaches and small villages back to Ponta Delgada city.