Portugal · AZORES TOURS
Good azores tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
1-hour small-group speedboat tour around Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo with close views, stories, and free snorkel gear if conditions allow.
“Very nice and professional team. It was a good feeling to get very close to the rocks and listen to the interesting facts. Special thanks for having a local guide tell us about the island! We had a fantastic experience!”
Biologist-guided electric e-boat tour around Vila Franca Islet in the Azores. Quiet, 0% carbon cruise with geology, wildlife, and stories.
“It was well worth it. Tour was very informative and interesting story about Vila Franca. Alex was a super nice guide! totally enjoyed the whole trip.”
4-hour buggy tour from Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades with volcanic Green Route views, coast history, and small-group off-road fun.
“Great fun, great guide. Free use of glasses and anoraks - excellent. No criticisms, but would suggest more information on the meeting point (e.g. “it is next to ….) as there is very little there! Also suggest pick-ups are offered (from the port?) maybe at an additional cost).”
A full day on São Miguel East side with last natural tea tasting, Furnas geothermal sights, waterfall park stops, optional Cozido stew.
“WOW!!!!! Guys book it! What a great guide and such wonderful tour! I was stunished about what he told us/me.So much profund information. And the places he took us/me were WELL chosen. Obrigado-janine”
Ponta Delgada pineapple farm tour at Herdade do Ananás: greenhouse visit, bio pineapple wine, Azorean cheese tasting.
“Great tour of the pineapple plantation and insight on how it all works. Nice pineapple wine and amazing jam which are produced right there!”
Paddle Vila Franca do Campo’s Atlantic coast at your own pace. Rent a sit-on-top kayak, explore the islet area, snorkel, and return.
“The kayaking around the islet was a great experience! I was contacted by the provider and the booking website to change the date, due to the weather conditons, and it all went very smoothly. Highly recommended.”
Canyoning at Salto do Cabrito on São Miguel: guided rappels, waterfalls, optional zip-line, and optional jumps, for about 4 hours.
“I can’t find the words to explain how amazing the whole activity was. It’s not for the faint hearted but for those who seek adventure and adrenaline. Myself and my son had an amazing time today! Meet our guides at the meet up point then followed them to the location where we got changed and started hiking to the start point. The landscape is amazing, the waters are clear and the waterfalls are stunning! Definitely worth every penny. Hopefully we’ll be back for more adventures next time in Azores”
Biologist-guided Lagoa do Fogo volcano tour plus Caldeira Velha hot springs, with crater viewpoints, Ribeira Grande time, and small-group comfort.
“The tour managers are exceptional—highly knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly.”
4WD off-road adventure from Ponta Delgada to Lagoa do Fogo, Ribeira Grande geothermal sites, and Salto do Cabrito, with a town stop and liqueurs.
“Excellent experience with breathtaking views and sites. Our guide, Felipe, was incredibly knowledgeable and personable, which only added to the fantastic experience. Definitely a must-do for any Sao Miguel visiter.”
Guided quad or buggy through Sete Cidades crater in São Miguel with exclusive off-road viewpoints, lagoon lookouts, and local guide stories. 4 hours.
“The activity was wonderful. The guide was super nice.”
Full-day small-group tour on São Miguel hitting Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, Salto do Cabrito, big viewpoints, and a hearty lunch.
“Excellent! Filipe was an excellent guide, so knowledgeable and so welcoming. We saw so many sites, never felt rushed. Lunch was an incredible assortment of options of a buffet, topped off with a wonderful dessert.”
Go beyond Faial Island by boat to see the Capelinhos volcano from sea level, plus caves, cliffs, bays, and possible dolphins and whales.
“Dit was de leukste ervaring sinds we op de Azoren zijn. De gids, Kamila is de meest enthousiaste en innemende gids die ik ooit heb gezien. Ze vertelde met zoveel plezier alles over het eiland Faial, de kust, vulkanen en bezienswaardigheden vanaf het water. Met de boot kom je op plekken waar je anders vanaf land nooit kan komen. Er absolute aanrader om deze tour te boeken!”
Pick the coast, the wine, the water or the walk.
