Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Discover the Lagoa do Fogo Nature Reserve in São Miguel in the Azores Islands with a guided tour to the Fogo Volcano.
São Miguel is the largest island of the Azores and one of the most touristic. In particular São Miguel is a perfect island for nature lovers and hikers as it is home to some of the most beautiful lagoons of the archipelago such as Lagoa das Empadadas, laurel forests with a great biodiversity, trails, waterfalls and breathtaking viewpoints such as Miradouro do Pico do Ferro.
The guides of Terra Azul Azores Whale Watching offer you a guided tour of the Lagoa do Fogo Nature Reserve in the centre of São Miguel. On this guided tour of about 4 hours the local guides will take you to the crater of the Volcán do Fogo, a 15 000 year old dormant volcano where the Lagoa do Fogo, one of the largest and most beautiful lagoons in São Miguel, is located today. In addition, you will visit the Caldeira Velha where you will have the opportunity to bathe in the hot springs and the Salto do Cabrito waterfall, where you can also take a dip, this time in cold water. The guides will also take you to the historic centre of Ribeira Grande, the Largo de São Pedro fountain and Santa Bárbara beach. In addition, throughout the tour they will explain the volcanic origin, biodiversity and geodiversity of the Azores Islands.
Book now this guided tour to Lagoa do Fogo and discover the breathtaking landscapes of São Miguel in the Azores!
- Meet the guide at the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo.
- Short briefing and then a van tour up the Volcano crater and
protected Nature Reserve of Lagoa do Fogo, stopping at Pico da Barrosa, Lagoa do
Fogo, and Bela Vista viewpoints.
- Head down the crater mountain northbound, passing by Caldeira Velha’s
environmental centre for information on the volcanic origin of the islands,
biodiversity, geodiversity, and geothermal resources.
- Optionally you can opt for a thermal bath in Caldeira Velha’s hot springs, or
alternatively further ahead on the refreshing cold waterfall of Salto do Cabrito.
- Further down the mountain visit Ribeira Grande’s historical
centre and unearthed 16th century fountain of Largo de São Pedro, end at
northern Santa Barbara Beach.
- Back to the Marina.
Special terms
Hot Springs’ mineral water will damage swimwear color, it is recommended to bring a swimsuit that can be dammeged.
Activity not recommended for people with a physical disability.
This activity is weather-dependent. If the weather does not allow for the activity to take place, we will contact you to reschedule or receive a full refund.
- Guided Van tour
- Admission to Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre and HotSprings
- Insurance
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-of
- Water
- Towel
- Swimwear
- Full change of warm clothing
- Sunscreen
- Chapstick
- Light food
- Camera
