Ponta Delgada Trip Overview
Nordeste where it all began.
Going to meet the origins of the island where more than 4 million years ago the earth tore the sea towering majestically more than 1100 meters into the sky.
A tour where you can contemplate magnificent landscapes between ravines and waterfalls that refresh restless souls, along with a vegetation that explodes in a miscellany of colors in the most florid municipality of the world.
Surrounding the mountain of Pico da Vara that hides the Laurissilva forest, sanctuary of the only endemic terrestrial bird of the Azores, the Priolo.
A matchless journey to a unique land, made of peace and tranquility.
Additional Info
* Duration: 7 hours
* Starts: Ponta Delgada, Portugal
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal
Nordeste where it all began.
Going to meet the origins of the island where more than 4 million years ago the earth tore the sea towering majestically more than 1100 meters into the sky.
A tour where you can contemplate magnificent landscapes between ravines and waterfalls that refresh restless souls, along with a vegetation that explodes in a miscellany of colors in the most florid municipality of the world.
Surrounding the mountain of Pico da Vara that hides the Laurissilva forest, sanctuary of the only endemic terrestrial bird of the Azores, the Priolo.
A matchless journey to a unique land, made of peace and tranquility.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Miradouro do Salto do Cavalo, Pico do Salto do Cavalo, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9650-430 Portugal
In a comfortable 4WD jeep depart from Ponta Delgada at 9:00 a.m. with an informative, friendly and professional nature guide and follow the North Coast route of São Miguel Island, towards Salto do Cavalo viewpoint located at 805m altitude and offering a breathtaking view that extends over the Furnas Valley, as well as the North and South Coast of São Miguel Island.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes, Estrada Regional Achada, 011, Sao Miguel 9630-024 Portugal
Ribeira dos Caldeirões Park located between the parishes of Achadinha and Achada, to enjoy the imposing waterfall and a set of water mills surrounded by a beautifill garden where you can enjoy a walk or a coffebreak
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nordeste, Nordeste, Sao Miguel, Azores
Lomba da Fazenda towards the center of the Village of Nordeste. Take a break for lunch and enjoy the local gastronomy (not included) and the good hospitality characteristic of the Azorean people.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Serra da Tronqueira, 9650, Portugal
Take the tour again and head to Pedreira towards Tronqueira Road, a dirt route that crosses Serra da Tronqueira from Nordeste to the municipality of Povoação. Stop at Serra da Tronqueira viewpoint and embrace the imposing view over the mountain range and Pico da Vara, the highest point of the Island with 1103m and dazzle with the Laurissilva forest, composed of Azorean Cedar, Azorean Blueberry, Azorean Sweet Bay and Azorean Holly, endemic plants, natural habitat of the Priolo.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Nordeste, Nordeste, Sao Miguel, Azores
Viewpoints: Ponta da Madrugada, Ponta do Sossego and Vista dos Barcos, which of them the most beautiful, full of flowerbeds that make Nordeste the most flowery municipality of the Azores.
Duration: 1 hour
