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Sao Miguel
Private Full-Day 4×4 Tour to Nordeste & Povoaçao
- Duration7 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- Category4WD Tours, Conditional Booking Questions
Overview
Nordeste where it all began.
Going to meet the origins of the island where more than 4 million years ago the earth tore the sea towering majestically more than 1100 meters into the sky.
A tour where you can contemplate magnificent landscapes between ravines and waterfalls that refresh restless souls, along with a vegetation that explodes in a miscellany of colors in the most florid municipality of the world.
Surrounding the mountain of Pico da Vara that hides the Laurissilva forest, sanctuary of the only endemic terrestrial bird of the Azores, the Priolo.
A matchless journey to a unique land, made of peace and tranquility.
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What's included
Bottled water
Personal Accident Insurance
Snacks
Driver/Certified nature guide
Local taxes
Transport by air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not included
Gratuities
The value depends on lunch option
Itinerary
In a comfortable 4WD jeep depart from Ponta Delgada at 9:00 a.m. with an informative, friendly and professional nature guide and follow the North Coast route of Su00e3o Miguel Island, towards Salto do Cavalo viewpoint located at 805m altitude and offering a breathtaking view that extends over the Furnas Valley, as well as the North and South Coast of Su00e3o Miguel Island.
Ribeira dos Caldeiru00f5es Park located between the parishes of Achadinha and Achada, to enjoy the imposing waterfall and a set of water mills surrounded by a beautifill garden where you can enjoy a walk or a coffebreak
Lomba da Fazenda towards the center of the Village of Nordeste. Take a break for lunch and enjoy the local gastronomy (not included) and the good hospitality characteristic of the Azorean people.
Take the tour again and head to Pedreira towards Tronqueira Road, a dirt route that crosses Serra da Tronqueira from Nordeste to the municipality of Povoau00e7u00e3o. Stop at Serra da Tronqueira viewpoint and embrace the imposing view over the mountain range and Pico da Vara, the highest point of the Island with 1103m and dazzle with the Laurissilva forest, composed of Azorean Cedar, Azorean Blueberry, Azorean Sweet Bay and Azorean Holly, endemic plants, natural habitat of the Priolo.
Viewpoints: Ponta da Madrugada, Ponta do Sossego and Vista dos Barcos, which of them the most beautiful, full of flowerbeds that make Nordeste the most flowery municipality of the Azores.
Crossing Serra da Tronqueira to reach the next volcano. Povoau00e7u00e3o is the birth of the settlement on the island and you visit Povoau00e7u00e3o village inside of the crater on the south coast.
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
If canceled due to extreme weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.