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Full Day Hiking Trail Sete Cidades and Ferraria

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Overview

Explore the charms of nature and its diversity of landscapes on an exciting trail in Sete Cidades, one of the main tourist attractions on São Miguel island. Discover the panoramic views and several lakes accessible throughout the hike.

With the local guide, learn about the stories and legends of the volcanoes and lakes. During the walk, enjoy the sounds of nature and discover the fauna and flora of this area. Finish the day with relaxing thermal baths in the Atlantic Ocean in the natural pools of Ferraria.

What's Included

  • Lunch Picnic lunch
  • Trekking poles
  • Pick-up and drop-off

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    Please contact us to schedule the pick-up time and place. When the activity is over, we will drop you off again at the same place. Consider this for the city of Ponta Delgada (for others, please contact us).

    What To Expect

    Explore the Sete Cidades volcanic complex, located in São Miguel. Start the trail passing through a green area mixed with rocky soils. Climb to one of the highest points of Sete Cidades, from where you can see the centre of the island and its lakes.

    Enjoy the vast pastures on the south coast and its paths lined with hydrangeas. Continue through a cryptomeria forest towards the Lagoa das Empadadas. Visit Lagoa do Canário.

    Walk towards an emblematic viewpoints of São Miguel, the Grota do Inferno viewpoint. Visit the Vista de Rei viewpoint, overlooking the blue and the green lakes, where you can see the abandoned “Monte Palace” hotel.

    Enjoy a picnic lunch and continue by van towards the Escalvado viewpoint to see the parish of Mosteiros and the Ponta da Ferraria. Visit the local viewpoint which provide a panoramic view of the entire lava platform including the Ferraria Lighthouse.

    Finish the day with thermal baths in Ferraria.

    Note: Pay attention to the tide conditions, as high tide can reduce the water temperature while low tide can make the waters excessively hot. Bearing this in mind, the exact itinerary may change according to the weather forecast and tide predictions.

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Hiking Trail Sete Cidades and Ferraria?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+00).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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    • Lunch. Picnic lunch.
    • Trekking poles.
    • Pick-up and drop-off.
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    This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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    Accessibility information for the Full Day Hiking Trail Sete Cidades and Ferraria is as follows:

    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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