Best of São Miguel: The Complete Island Tour

This package includes roundtrip flights, 6 nights in downtown Ponta Delgada hotel with daily breakfast, all airport transfers, 4 guided van tours (Sete Cidades, Furnas, Lagoa do Fogo, and Nordeste) and a whale watching excursion, 2 traditional Azorean lunches (Furnas cozido and Nordeste), a pineapple plantation visit on the Sete Cidades tour day, and all taxes and fees. Every major highlight of São Miguel Island is covered with expert local guides.

Five (5) experiences are included: 

• Half-day Sete Cidades and pineapple plantation tour.
• Full-day Furnas tour with Terra Nostra thermal pools and volcanic lunch.
• Half-day Lagoa do Fogo crater lake tour.
• Full-day Nordeste waterfalls and coastal viewpoints tour with lunch.
•  Half-day whale and dolphin watching excursion

Tours are rated easy to light-moderate with minimal strenuous activity. Van tours involve short walks at viewpoints (10-20 minutes) on paved or gravel paths. Furnas includes an optional thermal pool for swimming. Nordeste features light walking through Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park. Whale watching is boat-based but requires a 10-20 minute walk from your hotel to the Portas do Mar meeting point. Tours suit travelers of varying fitness levels.

All included van tours are small group experiences with local expert guides (up to 12 participants), providing personalized attention while maintaining value. The whale watching excursion operates on a catamaran accommodating approximately 70 passengers. Small van groups ensure your guide remembers your name, answers questions thoroughly, and can stop for photo opportunities. 

Daily breakfast is included at your Ponta Delgada hotel. Two (2) traditional Azorean lunches are included: the famous Furnas cozido (stew cooked underground by volcanic heat) during the full-day Furnas tour, and a traditional meal during the full-day Nordeste tour. Other meals are not included.

Hotel pick-ups are included for four (4) tours: Sete Cidades, Furnas, Lagoa do Fogo, and Nordeste. Your downtown Ponta Delgada hotel location ensures convenient pick-up access. The whale watching excursion has a meeting point at Portas do Mar, a short 5-10 minute walk from most downtown hotels. All pick-up times and meeting point details are provided in your trip documents upon booking.

This package includes a comfortable 4-star hotel in downtown Ponta Delgada, selected for its central location near restaurants, shops, and the marina. Downtown placement means you're within walking distance of Portas da Cidade, cafés, and the waterfront. Hotels offer standard amenities, including breakfast. Contact us at 020 3936 2299 for specific hotel details or to upgrade to boutique or higher-category properties.

No problem, we can arrange flights from your home airport upon request and customize your air travel. You can upgrade to premium economy, business class, or first class, select seats for an additional fee, and add extra luggage when booking (or just one!). Contact our Azores local specialists at 020 3936 2299 or simply fill in the "Plan This Trip for Me" form to get pricing from your preferred departure location and customize all flight preferences.

Yes, we specialize in personalized Azores itineraries. You can add extra nights in Ponta Delgada, include additional experiences like food and wine tours, hiking experiences, etc., or simply adjust the pace. Contact us at 020 3936 2299 or simply fill in the "Plan This Trip for Me" to get a customized quote from our experts. 

Yes, solo travelers pay a single supplement since hotels are priced per room. The supplement varies by departure date and hotel availability. To see the exact single supplement cost, change the number of guests to "1" in the calendar and click "See Dates and Prices," or contact us for personalized assistance with solo traveler pricing for this São Miguel tour.

No, hotel city taxes are not included in the package price. You'll pay these taxes directly at the hotel in Ponta Delgada (estimated €2 per person per night). 

Booking is easy and secure. Click "See Dates and Prices" to select your departure date and book online through our safe payment system. Prefer personalized service? Call our Azores specialists at 020 3936 2299  to book over the phone, ask questions about the included tours, whale watching success rates, and customize your week-long São Miguel adventure with expert guidance.

Outside office hours, an emergency contact number is provided in your trip documents for urgent matters.