About this experience
Visit the iconic volcanic crater of Sete Cidades and its Green and Blue Lakes on a tour from Ponta Delgada. Learn how Azoreans grow pineapples in a unique way and enjoy a tasting.
Highlights
- Enjoy a tour designed exclusively to Cruise Travellers with a dedicated Guide
- Don't miss the chance to learn about the Azorean Pineapple
- Admire the breathtaking natural beauty of this volcanic lakes
- Take a chance to walk in the rural village and have a coffee break by the lake
- Escape the massive big buses tour lines
What's included
- Cruise Ship Terminal pickup and drop-off
- Optional City Center Drop-Off
- Native Local guide
- Pineapple plantation tour
- Pineapple Fruit Tasting
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
This tour is exclusively for passengers of Cruise Ships arriving in Ponta Delgada. The tour will only start after ship's arrival on Port no matter at what time it arrives.
On this tour to the West of the island of S. Miguel, we take you to visit the most iconic place in the Azores, the volcanic crater of Sete Cidades, and its Green and Blue Lakes. Before getting there, we pass by Pico do Carvão, where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the central part of the island and, at the same time, the north and south coast, with its Mountains of Fogo and Vara in the background. As we climb, you will arrive at Vista do Rei, as it has been called since the visit of El-Rey D Carlos I, where you can appreciate the unique beauty of this dormant volcano. Going towards its interior, a brief stop at another Lagoon, Santiago's, the deepest and most hidden, as we reach the bridge that separates the Green and Blue of this lagoon. At the parish, simple and beautiful, time to walk to the shore of the Blue Lake, visit the church of S Nicolau, or simply have a coffee with the local people. Leaving this paradise, you'll head back to Ponta Delgada in time to visit the pineapple production greenhouses and enjoy a tasting from the same fruit while learning about the history of its production. This fantastic tour finishes back in Ponta Delgada city.
We reserve the right to change the order of the tour stops depending on the weather conditions with the purpose of providing the best experience to the customer.
Things to note
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable shoes
- Camera
Terms & conditions
If your cruise ship arrives after 09:00 am the tour will only start after ship’s arrival and passengers are cleared to disembark and present themselves to the guide.
Island weather may change quickly and at some viewpoints temperature may drop several degrees. Bringing a coat or raincoat with you is advisable