Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)
Overview
On this tour you will be the driver of an quad / ATV and this will probably be the best way to feel and experience this part of São Miguel Island.
This tour will take you to the highest points of the mountains that surround Sete Cidades Volcano.
The itinerary is On and Offroad and you will have the opportunity to visit some of the trails that are part of the Azores Airlines Rallye.
If the weather is good, you can count on awesome views to the lakes and the ocean. This will make you feel as you are on the top of the world.
Our team of experient guides will ensure your safety and provide brief explanations at each stop.
You can expect adventure!
Itinerary:
* Fenais da Luz ( North cost)
* Pico da Cruz (845 meters altitude) View to Lagoa de Santiago, lagoa Rasa and Sete Cidades lagoon.
* Vista da Rainha/Miradouro das Cumeeiras ( View point for Sete Cidades, Green and Blue Lagoon)
* Cerrado das Freiras
* Passing by Capelas village
* Fenais da Luz
This tour will take you to the highest points of the mountains that surround Sete Cidades Volcano.
The itinerary is On and Offroad and you will have the opportunity to visit some of the trails that are part of the Azores Airlines Rallye.
If the weather is good, you can count on awesome views to the lakes and the ocean. This will make you feel as you are on the top of the world.
Our team of experient guides will ensure your safety and provide brief explanations at each stop.
You can expect adventure!
Itinerary:
* Fenais da Luz ( North cost)
* Pico da Cruz (845 meters altitude) View to Lagoa de Santiago, lagoa Rasa and Sete Cidades lagoon.
* Vista da Rainha/Miradouro das Cumeeiras ( View point for Sete Cidades, Green and Blue Lagoon)
* Cerrado das Freiras
* Passing by Capelas village
* Fenais da Luz
Inclusions
- Tour guide
- Helmet
- Insurance
- Fuel
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Fenais da Luz, Fenais da Luz, Sao Miguel, Azores
This parish located on the north coast of São Miguel island is where we start and end the tour. After starting our tour on paved roads, we will ride along the seafront of and explore dirt roads in this area.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pico da Cruz, Portugal
This is a mountain with an altitude of 845 meters. The breathtaking view is very similar to “Miradouro da Boca do Inferno” but from a higher perspective (accessible with the quads) and even more magnificent due to its altitude. From here you can see Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa de Santiago, Lagoa Verde, Lagoa Azul and a view to the whole crater of Sete Cidades dormant volcano. If weather is good, this one of the high lights of the tour, where we can see almost the whole island from the top.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Vista do Rei Miradouro, Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel 9555-000 Portugal
Located at an altitude of 540 meters, this viewpoint offers a unique and panoramic view over Sete Cidades crater. Depending on weather and dirt roads conditions we can get to see the same view from a diferent perspective “Miradouro das Cumeeiras”, where we can have an amazing view to the green and blue lake but from the opposite side of the Crater.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cerrado das Freiras, 9555, Portugal
Here you can expect to make some dirt paths that surround the Blue Lagoon in Sete Cidades with incredible views over the lakes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: São Vicente Ferreira, 9545 São Vicente Ferreira, Portugal
This is a parish located on the north coast of the island of São Miguel. This is one of the transit villages that we pass on the way back to the meeting point. Here we will pass by Poços (bathing area) and the place of the old whale’s factory, disabled since 1970 where only the factory chimney remains. Here we will also make a dirt path that connects this parish to Fenais da Luz.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fenais da Luz, Fenais da Luz, Sao Miguel, Azores
Here we get back to where we started, exploring some seafront dirt roads.
Duration: 20 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Fenais da Luz, Fenais da Luz, Sao Miguel, Azores
This parish located on the north coast of São Miguel island is where we start and end the tour. After starting our tour on paved roads, we will ride along the seafront of and explore dirt roads in this area.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pico da Cruz, Portugal
This is a mountain with an altitude of 845 meters. The breathtaking view is very similar to “Miradouro da Boca do Inferno” but from a higher perspective (accessible with the quads) and even more magnificent due to its altitude. From here you can see Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa de Santiago, Lagoa Verde, Lagoa Azul and a view to the whole crater of Sete Cidades dormant volcano. If weather is good, this one of the high lights of the tour, where we can see almost the whole island from the top.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Vista do Rei Miradouro, Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel 9555-000 Portugal
Located at an altitude of 540 meters, this viewpoint offers a unique and panoramic view over Sete Cidades crater. Depending on weather and dirt roads conditions we can get to see the same view from a diferent perspective “Miradouro das Cumeeiras”, where we can have an amazing view to the green and blue lake but from the opposite side of the Crater.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cerrado das Freiras, 9555, Portugal
Here you can expect to make some dirt paths that surround the Blue Lagoon in Sete Cidades with incredible views over the lakes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: São Vicente Ferreira, 9545 São Vicente Ferreira, Portugal
This is a parish located on the north coast of the island of São Miguel. This is one of the transit villages that we pass on the way back to the meeting point. Here we will pass by Poços (bathing area) and the place of the old whale’s factory, disabled since 1970 where only the factory chimney remains. Here we will also make a dirt path that connects this parish to Fenais da Luz.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fenais da Luz, Fenais da Luz, Sao Miguel, Azores
Here we get back to where we started, exploring some seafront dirt roads.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Driving License(+18) is required for drivers
- For a better and safer experience, we highly recommend that you know how to drive ATV's or similar, as motorcycles.
- The driving license is mandatory and you must bring it on the day of the tour. Not having the document means not taking the tour and there will be no refund. Be aware of the risks involved and assume to possess physical and mental condition capable of performing this type of activity.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
COMAZZIA21
April 2022
Nice ride and interesting explanation from the guide! We enjoyed it a lot and learned some interesting things about Sete Cidades.
Nice ride and interesting explanation from the guide! We enjoyed it a lot and learned some interesting things about Sete Cidades.Whopackedthecat
May 2022
Sadly we were not able to go on this tour because of the weather. We had initially booked a full-day but the operator changed it to half-day. A day or two before, they suggested changing it to the afternoon instead of 9am because weather was expected to be better. On the day itself, we were told ...
Sadly we were not able to go on this tour because of the weather. We had initially booked a full-day but the operator changed it to half-day. A day or two before, they suggested changing it to the afternoon instead of 9am because weather was expected to be better. On the day itself, we were told there was likely to be rain and cloud. So we felt we had no choice as they told us others in the tour had canceled. The operator did offer us alternative dates but we had other tours booked. I think you will need to be very flexible with your dates if you want to do this tour as things change very fast. Unlike a jeep or bus tour, you’re not sheltered in bad weather. However we gave this 4 stars as the operator was transparent all the way and started the refund immediately.harrisongallway
May 2022
Highly recommend this tour! Incredibly beautiful sights - Sete Cidades was stunning - and lots of fun riding the ATV. One of the highlights was the tour guide, Filipe. He was extremely friendly and told us lots of cool things about the landmarks we visited. He was also very clear when explaining ...
Highly recommend this tour! Incredibly beautiful sights - Sete Cidades was stunning - and lots of fun riding the ATV. One of the highlights was the tour guide, Filipe. He was extremely friendly and told us lots of cool things about the landmarks we visited. He was also very clear when explaining how to use the ATV and guided us safely. Definitely take advantage of this opportunity!Kaitlyn_G
March 2022
Absolutely amazing - the best thing we did during our time in the Azores! Beautiful scenery, incredibly friendly guide, and all around perfect way to spend a morning.
Absolutely amazing - the best thing we did during our time in the Azores! Beautiful scenery, incredibly friendly guide, and all around perfect way to spend a morning.jserv
May 2022
Great way to see the beautiful parts of the area! The guide is passionate and clearly loves what he does. Not only does the guide know the area, is safe and puts safety at the forefront of the tour; he takes pictures for you! Great guy! They will tell you to bring waterproof jacket, warm clothin...
Great way to see the beautiful parts of the area! The guide is passionate and clearly loves what he does. Not only does the guide know the area, is safe and puts safety at the forefront of the tour; he takes pictures for you! Great guy! They will tell you to bring waterproof jacket, warm clothing and the address to meet. Here's some tips: Absolutely bring or wear warm clothing! It gets cold and windy up at the top. If you can squeeze in long johns, do it. And the gloves are a must! your hands are exposed to the wind and cold. Even lightweight gloves will help. The meeting spot is about 15 min from the cruise port. Taxi areas are outside of the port and arrange the cab to come back to the meeting spot to get you back to the ship. Prepare well and enjoy the amazing ride and view!Judy_S
May 2022
This is a super cool tour and the guide is clearly passionate about this beautiful destination. Do not pass up this tour, the view is breathtaking. That said: we came in on a cruise and what they will tell you is to wear gloves, be prepared for changing temperatures and meet at an address about ...
This is a super cool tour and the guide is clearly passionate about this beautiful destination. Do not pass up this tour, the view is breathtaking. That said: we came in on a cruise and what they will tell you is to wear gloves, be prepared for changing temperatures and meet at an address about 15 min from the cruise port. Here's my real world tips: the cabs are found at the local taxi areas outside of the cruise port. Make arrangements for the cab to come back, to take you back to the cruise port. The reason they suggest gloves and jacket is because it gets cold and windy! We were there April 26th and it was cold and windy up at the top. Bring gloves, even a light pair will help because your hands are exposed to cold and wind while driving the Quad Bike. If you can sneak in a pair of long johns to wear under a pair of pants or leggings, do it. Bring a coat, not a lightweight jacket...a coat. I layered a t-shirt, long sleeve shirt and raincoat and was glad I did! Do the above and have fun!