Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Discover the best waterfalls of the Azores Islands with this guided hike in Lomba de São Pedro.
The Azores Islands, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, is the best region in Portugal for hiking and enjoying nature, as its volcanic origin results in a spectacular environment in which we find all kinds of landscapes: laurel forests, lush forests, ravines... São Miguel, the capital of the Azores Islands, is a sample of all this landscape variety that is intertwined with cities with a lot of atmosphere and tourist offer such as Ponta Delgada.
North of São Miguel, 40 minutes from Ponta Delgada, is the route of the three waterfalls in Lomba de São Pedro, one of the most beautiful routes on the island, as the combination of water and vegetation is of great beauty. The guides of Fun Activities Azores Adventure take you on this 8-hour guided tour to Lomba de São Pedro, where you will discover Cascata do Homem, Cascata do Teófilo and Cascata da Gruta. But that's not all, because this area of São Miguel is home to the Gorreana tea plantation, the oldest in Europe. Your guide will take you to discover these plantations as well as the Gorrena factory and enjoy a tea tasting. This hiking is suitable for children, as it is not very difficult and the instructors will help you to get to and from your accommodation at the start of the route.
Book this guided hike to the waterfalls of Lomba de São Pedro in the Azores now for a combination of nature and culture in São Miguel, Azores!
- Pick up from your accommodation by the instructor.
- Guided tour of the Gorreana Tea Plantation and the Gorreana Tea Factory and tasting.
- Transfer to Lomba de São Pedro, where the route starts with a descent to Cascata do Homem.
- The route continues to Moinho do Félix and descends towards the stream, where you reach a viewpoint overlooking the Cascata do Teófilo.
- The route then continues to the Cascata da Gruta waterfall and the natural pool Poço da Truta.
- Visit to the Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park and the viewpoint of Santa Iria.
- At the end of the activity the instructor will transfer you back to your accommodation.
Activity requirements
This activity is not recommended for persons with severe problems with their back, knees or ankles.
Please inform the instructor of any previous injuries, medical conditions or health problems.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Special terms
Once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor to plan the meet-up / pick-up time and place for your activity.
People who suffers from knee or ankle is recommended wearing an elastic support for better stability.
The order of the itinerary may change depending on weather conditions.
- Accredited guides
- Insurances
- Picnic Lunch
- Pick-up and Drop-off
- Trekking poles
- Photos
- Water bottle
- Light waterproof jacket
- Hiking boots
- Small backpack
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Comfortable shoes: trainers or hiking boots
- Comfortable clothes
