Side by Side Tour - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)
Overview
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This activity is ideal for families or couples looking for adventure and fun.
This tour will take you to the highest points that surround Sete Cidades Volcano.
The itinerary is On and Offroad and If the weather is good, you can count on awesome views to the lakes and the ocean.
Our team of expert guides will ensure your safety and provide brief explanations at each stop.
Driver`s license is mandatory for drivers and remember that this is a tour to enjoy the landscapes, not a rally competition.
You can have a two seater buggy or a 4 seater, depending on the number of people on your reservation.
Itinerary:
* 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)
* Cerrado das Freiras
* Passing by Capelas village
* Fenais da Luz
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Driving License(+18) is required for drivers
We recommend bringing warm coats and raincoats
You can have a two seater buggy or a 4 seater, depending on the number of people on your reservation
What To Expect
Fenais da Luz
This parish located on the north coast of São Miguel island is where we start and end the tour. After starting our tour on paved roads, we will ride along the seafront of and explore dirt roads in this area.
This is a mountain with an altitude of 845 meters. The breathtaking view is very similar to “Miradouro da Boca do Inferno” but from a higher perspective (accessible with the quads) and even more magnificent due to its altitude. From here you can see Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa de Santiago, Lagoa Verde, Lagoa Azul and a view to the whole crater of Sete Cidades dormant volcano. If weather is good, this one of the high lights of the tour, where we can see almost the whole island from the top.
Options
Buggy Tour
Duration: 4 hours: The tour lasts from 3 to 4 hours. Buggy
What‘s Included
UTV
guide
Insurance
helmets
Snacks
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Gloves and rain coats
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
387 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun trip!
TorpedoZone,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was a fun way to see the west side of the island. The side by sides were a blast to drive, and we got to stop at very cool places with great views. Highly recommended!
Great views
Kim S,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved this excursion. The guides were very caring and friendly! The views were incredible!
A must do tour!!
Debra M,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So much fun! And the sights!!! This is a must for tour. Cannot say enough. You are missing out if you don't make the time. I highly recommend
Lots of side by side fun!
Curious07240831594,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great friendly guides and fun experience
Perfect!
Explorer03712699786,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was perfect! Well-organized tour to incredibly beautiful places on the island. We were able to switch from buggy to ATV at short notice.
Fun experience
Julie M,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The buggy ride was really fun and we ended up seeing several amazing view points even though we couldn’t see the blue and green lakes from the viewpoints as there was too much fog. We did get to ride around them on a trail and it was beautiful. The guide was really good and patient with the group. It was an amazing experience.
Fantastic
Andrew B,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible experience! The team were great and very fun to drive through the incredible Sete Citades
VERY GOOD
danielasunsets,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. The spots they take you to are beautiful, and the pace is relaxed and pleasant.
I don't recommend this excurision.
Darlene H,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00I don't recommend this trip. 95% of the trip is on paved roads or dirt roads any car can travel on starting from quite a distance away from Sete Cidatels. Guide did mention there had been a landslide recently so some offroad areas normally in the tour weren't allowed. No great tour guide talks, explorations or highlights of various sights, one small talk at the bridge in the Sete Cidatels village, mostly just drove by what we'd already seen on our own with our rental car. Honestly, I was quite bored most of the time and so disappointed to have wasted so much money on a nothing special afternoon. Noise of the machine was intense. Much better off just to rent a car and tour the place on your own.
Definitely worth it. Fun tour around the volcano
Marielle B,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice tour. Bruno topper of a guide. Tour around Sete Citades was beautiful. Superb lookouts. Definitely worth it
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