Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Discover the island of São Miguel with this buggy tour through Sete Cidades and drive through the volcanic crater lagoons.
Sete Cidades is a group of lagoons located on the island of São Miguell surrounded by fascinating natural landscapes, cliffs and lush vegetation. This island is one of the most popular in the Azores archipelago as it offers stunning viewpoints where you can observe the contrast of colors between the blue and green water of its different lagoons.
The instructors of Azores Outdoor Activities will be waiting for you for a short briefing where they will inform you about everything you need to know to be able to do this tour and drive a buggy around Sete Cidades. On this tour, you will discover the highest points surrounding the Sete Cidades Volcano. You'll take an On and Offroad itinerary enjoying breathtaking views of the ocean and lagoons while the guides will explain the history and origin at each stop. Your buggy tour will start in the north at Fenais da Luz and continue to the Pico da Cruz at 845 meters altitude where you will enjoy a breathtaking view of Santiago Lake, Rasa Lake and the Sete Cidades Lagoon, where you will see different viewpoints such as the Sete Cidades, the Green Lagoon and the Blue Lagoon. Your route will continue along the upper rim around the volcanic crater of Cumeiras passing through the village of Capelas and from there you will finish at Fenais da Luz.
Don't miss this exciting buggy driving tour through Sete Cidades, one of the most famous wonders of the Azores.
- Fenais da Luz ( North cost)
- Pico da Cruz (845 meters altitude) View to Lagoa de Santiago, lagoa Rasa and Sete Cidades lagoon.
- Vista da Rainha/Miradouro das Cumeeiras ( View point for Sete Cidades, Green and Blue Lagoon)
- Cumeiras (offroad Superior Rim around the vulcanic crater)
- Cerrado das Freiras (offroad around the lake)
- Passing by Capelas village
- Fenais da Luz
Activity requirements
All drivers must bring their driving licence.
Drivers must sign a responsability statement to drive their vehicles.
The use of slippers is not allowed.
Tour not suitable for pregnant women or people with back problems.
Special terms
We always recommend the use of comfortable, warm clothing and a waterproof jacket, as our climate changes very quickly and is unpredictable.
Tour date can be changed depending on weather conditions.
The itinerary may be adjusted according to the participants’ driving capacity.
All drivers must bring their driving licence.
Drivers must sign a responsability statement to drive their vehicles.
- All necessary equipment
- Tour guide
- Insurance
- Fuel
- Deposit (+20 euros)
- Gloves and rain coats
- Lunch
- Alcoholic drinks
- Comfortable clothes
- Closed shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Bottled water and snacks
- Driver's license
