Hidden Gems of São Miguel Island Full Day Tour

Spend a day exploring hidden gems of São Miguel Island, away from the big crowds! The island of São Miguel is beautiful everywhere and has a lot to see besides the super famous attractions.

Tour in comfort by minivan in a small group led by an expert guide. Drive through the quiet roads of the inner island surrounded by forests and green pastures. See the native vegetation of the Azores in well-preserved areas and learn about their uses in the early history of the islands.

From ample views from mountain tops, to waterfalls, cliffs, a small lake, this tour goes to many amazing places that are not part of the main tourist itineraries.

This tour is accessible to everyone and doesn’t require difficult walks.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Salto do Cabrito, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Portugal

Beautiful waterfall

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Valley of Lombadas, Estrada das Lombadas, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-501 Portugal

Learn about the native vegetation of the Azores and their uses in early the history of the islands occupation.

View of a beautiful valley that cuts through a mountain side all the way to the ocean.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Castelo Branco, Vila Franca do Campo, Sao Miguel Portugal

Amazing view of the south coast of São Miguel Island from a small fortification up in the mountains

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Miradouro do Salto do Cavalo, Pico do Salto do Cavalo, Povoacao, Sao Miguel Portugal

Fabulous view from high over Furnas Valley and the region of Povoação

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Trilho da Fonte Santa - Praia da Viola, Maia, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9625-344 Portugal

Secluded beach and waterfall

Duration: 30 minutes