VAN Tour - Sete Cidades | Full Day

Experience the dramatic beauty of São Miguel as you journey from Ponta Delgada into the iconic volcanic landscape of Sete Cidades, one of the island’s most breathtaking natural wonders. Travel through the Sete Cidades volcanic complex with multiple scenic stops, including Pico do Carvão, where sweeping views stretch across much of the north coast. Discover historic infrastructure as you pass a nineteenth-century aqueduct, learning about its role in the island’s water distribution, before continuing to legendary viewpoints such as Vista do Rei, rich with stories and panoramic crater views.

Explore the lush interior as you descend toward the village of Sete Cidades, catching sight of the serene Lagoa de Santiago along the way. Learn more about local life while visiting the parish and enjoying traditional Azorean cuisine for lunch. Discover striking coastal contrasts at Mosteiros, known for black sand beaches and natural pools shaped by volcanic lava, then continue to Escalvado Viewpoint for sweeping Atlantic views over Ferraria and Mosteiros. Experience the unique geothermal coast at Ferraria, where volcanic heat warms a natural ocean pool, before concluding the day with a visit to a local pineapple plantation, a true symbol of São Miguel.