Whale and dolphin watching tour from São Miguel

Furnas Canoeing & Mountain Biking Tour

As one of the wildest spots in São Miguel, Furnas is tailormade for adventure. And this full day tour gives you a double serving. Kick off in the morning with canoeing on Lake Furnas, famed for its fumaroles, geysers, mudpools and thermal waters. After a cozido lunch in the village, hop on a mountain bike for a 10km trail on dirt tracks to a hill overlooking the parish.

Canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park

The wet and wild surrounds of Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park makes the perfect playground for an outdoor adventure. And there're few more thrilling ways to explore than canyoning – an activity that sees you walk, wade, swim and climb your way up thundering waterfalls in a pristine valley. You'll get to see Europe's oldest tea plantation, too.

Furnas Canoeing with Terra Nostra Park

Exotic Furnas is a microcosm of São Miguel. And this full day tour gives you two different perspectives. Kick off in the morning with canoeing on Lake Furnas, famed for its fumaroles, geysers, mudpools and thermal waters. After a cozido lunch in the village, visit the historic botanic gardens of Terra Nostra Park – the variety of flora is mesmerising.

Sete Cidades Hiking Tour

You'll immerse yourself in the wild beauty of western São Miguel on this tour. Hiking the 5km Serra Devassa trail, you'll discover a lake-dotted landscape and spot the moss-covered Muro das Nove Janelas aqueduct. Once we've reached higher ground, you'll be able to see Sete Cidades crater. You'll also see the Azul and Verde lakes from Vista do Rei viewpoint.

Lake Furnas Kayaking Experience with transport

Whether you're a beginner or an expert, Lake Furnas is a kayaking experience oozing with the Wow Factor. This beautifully set volcanic crater lake is surrounded by lush vegetation and romantic architecture, which you'll explore from the water. You'll paddle to the north shore of the lake, where several fumaroles and thermal mud pools are located.

Sete Cidades Minivan Tour with Pineapple Plantation

Taste and see the best of west São Miguel on this minivan tour. It's a tangy start with a visit to a pineapple plantation. Learn how they're smoked, then taste the fruit and a liqueur. Next up is Pico do Carvão, for panoramic views over the island's north and south coasts. At Vista do Rei, see the Sete Cidades crater and its lakes, en route to Sete Cidades parish.

Half-day Tour to Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo in Minivan

São Miguel packs a lot into its compact area – and this tour takes you to some of the best sights on the island. Prepare to experience jaw-dropping landscapes such as Vista do Rei, Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo as well as the picturesque St Nicholas's Church. You'll also enjoy a thermal bath at Caldeira Velha and a typical local lunch.

Full Day Tour to Funas in Minivan

This minivan tour to the Furnas Valley boasts everything that makes the Azores so special. Visit São Miguel's first capital, Vila Franca do Campo, to taste a ‘queijadas da vila' pastry. Next, head to the exotic Terra Nostra Park for a stroll and thermal bath. After a typical ‘cozido' lunch, enjoy an afternoon exploring volcanic landscapes of Furnas.

Lake Fogo & Ribeira Grande Minivan Tour

Combing nature and culture, this minivan tour of central São Miguel is the Azores down to a T. You'll head to Pico da Barrosa viewpoint for Insta-perfect panoramas over Lake Fogo. There's an option to visit the Caldeira Velha, too. Then it's on to Ribeira Grande, a historic and elegant town on the north coast, for a guided walk and liqueur tasting.

Taste of Eastern São Miguel Minivan Tour

You'll get a taste of the real São Miguel on this tour of the east of the island. First up is the coastal hamlet of Povoação. Here, you'll try a local pastry. Next up are the viewpoints of Sossego and Madrugada, where you can observe flowers, villages and coastline. After lunch, there's a stop at Ribeira dos Caldeirões Park followed by a tasting at in Gorreana tea factory.