Why choose this Sao Miguel tour ?
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.
Make the most of your Sao Miguel adventure
What makes Private Full-Day 4×4 Tour to Nordeste & Povoaçao a unique experience ?
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Crossing Serra da Tronqueira to reach the next volcano. Povoação is the birth of the settlement on the island and you visit Povoação village inside of the crater on the south coast.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- If canceled due to extreme weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private Full-Day 4×4 Tour to Nordeste & Povoaçao
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Pickup included
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Driver/Certified nature guide
- Local taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Carpe Diem dream tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Atlantic/Azores.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 3 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 4 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
