Sete Cidades and Pineapple Plantation Half Day Private Tour

Explore one of São Miguel’s most iconic landscapes on this private half-day tour to Sete Cidades, combined with a visit to a traditional pineapple plantation. Travel through scenic roads toward the breathtaking Sete Cidades volcanic crater, famous for its twin lakes surrounded by lush green mountains. Stop at some of the island’s most spectacular viewpoints, including Vista do Rei, where you can admire unforgettable panoramic views over the crater. During the tour, visit a local pineapple plantation and learn about the traditional greenhouse cultivation unique to the Azores. Discover the history of Azorean pineapple production and enjoy the opportunity to taste local pineapple products. This private experience offers flexibility, comfort, and personalized attention, allowing you to explore at your own pace while discovering the natural beauty and local traditions of São Miguel.

Itinerary

1. Learn everything about the process of production of the São Miguel pineapple, a process that uses unique techniques to create a unique fruit. (30 min)
2. Going up the west crater stop here to embrace this beautiful view over the north and south coasts of the island (10 min)
3. In the highest point of the road you can do a short hike to Canário Lake, and observe the surroundings of this protected landscape area. (20 min)
4. In the main viewpoint over the famous lake inside this crater you can witness the sheer size of this crater, the small village that existes inside it as well as the beautiful lakes, which altogether, creates a special atmosphere from this viewpoint. (20 min)
5. Going down the road that leads inside of the crater, from this viewpoint you'll have a different perspective of the lakes and village. (15 min)
6. Yet, another lake, Santiago lake, is visible from this viewpoint, a small crater contained within the main one. (10 min)
7. As we finish the descent into the bottom of the crater, we stop at the bridge that divides both lakes, for another perspective of this giant crater and some photos. (10 min)
8. In the center of this small village you can visit a quite unique church where a small trail with Norfolk pines and cedars leed to Saint Nicholas church. (15 min)
9. Explore a little bit of the center of the village and take a break to use bathrooms or have a drink or snack at a local bar. (40 min)
10. The final stop of the tour takes you to the western most point of São Miguel. A viewpoint over the ocean, used as a whale watching spot in the past, and with a view over Ferraria in one side and the village of Mosteiros on the other. (20 min)
11. Driving back to your accommodations we take the road over the south coast of the island, meanwhile, you can just sit back and relax and enjoy the views. (40 min)