Waterfalls Hike, Moinho do Felix with tea plantation

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

4 hours 30 minutes

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This is one of the most beautiful hikes in São Miguel Island. On this hike you will get to see an amazing valley, lush nature/vegatation, an d several natural waterfalls (inside tip - you can even swim on them if you feel like it!)

Also included in this tour is a visit to the only tea plantations in Europe.

The Moinho do Félix hike is located on the north coast of the island, in the village of Lomba de São Pedro, and it is a 5.5 km hike (3,4 miles). It is considered as a medium difficulty trail that takes around 2 hours to complete.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Hiking sticks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Miradouro de Santa Iria

View point to the shore of the north cost of the Island

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana

Tea Plantation

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Waterfalls Hike, Moinho do Felix with tea plantation

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Waterfall hike and church experience
Donna C,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide Sam was exceptional, knowledgeable, personable, friendly, and accommodating. We were able to do the hike to the falls, then he graciously took us to the churches of our ancestors, all the while looking up information about the church online while we were in the churches. I would highly recommend him.
A small group hike on a less touristy trail
Edmico,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sam was enthusiastic and full of useful information about the island, environment and surrounding areas. This is one of the less well travelled hikes so made the experience more personable and enjoyable for the whole group.
Great Experience
171jiml,
Feb 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did 3 half day tours with Sam the week we were here. We enjoyed all of them. They all had something unique to offer and all were beautiful. Sam is very knowledgeable and it added so much depth to our experience. We learned so much and he was so open and sharing. Sam is very accommodating, fun to spend time with, and patient. He speaks perfect English.
Very scenic and slightly...
Adam L,
Dec 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very scenic and slightly hilly hike. The 3 waterfalls were stunning! Our tour guide Samuel was very friendly, patient, accommodating, and knowledgeable. He answered every question we had and provided information about Sao Miguel its history. Samuel made our fist excursion in the Azores welcoming and memorable. He helped take amazing pictures that will last a lifetime. Highly recommend Green Corner Tours!
Best hiking/tour company for Sao Miguel- Green Corner Tours
colleenmA3617PZ,
Sep 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sam is an amazing tour guide. We did 2 hikes with his tour company and we thoroughly enjoyed both. He is very knowledgeable about the plants and the island and history of the island. He is very willing to accommodate the group based on the needs of the group. He comes well equipped with hiking sticks and extra water if needed. I highly recommend booking any of Sam's tours with him. If your unsure about your ability to hike the trail, just reach out to him and he is happy to work with you for what is the best hike so that you have a great experience. Sam was very prompt with pick up and extremely easy to communicate with. His English is fluent and we were able to chat very easily with him.
Excellent way to spend your day.
Curiosity28670814405,
Jun 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My wife and I just returned from the Azores and I can only echo the positive sentiments of the other reviewers regarding both the beauty of the trip and the excellent guide Samuel. The 5 star reviews are genuine. Thank you Samuel from Tim and Monica in Toronto Canada.
A perfect day!
Alyssa P,
May 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had the best time hiking with Samuel! He picked us up from our hotel, and we were lucky enough to be the only two on the tour. Our first stop was the tea plantation, where we learned so much about tea production from him. He explained everything so clearly and interestingly. We then went on the waterfall hike, and along the way he taught us about the various plants we encountered and generally made our hike so safe and enjoyable. We had the best time, and we cannot wait to come back to the Azores to do another excursion with him!
Exceptional hiking tour!
BoardingPass629739,
Mar 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is an exceptional hiking tour along a beautiful trail through a rustic village and up and down a lush forested mountain. The three waterfalls along the trail are stunning. Samuel, our guide and tour operator, skillfully and safely helped us navigate the terrain and made the most of our experience by telling us about the flora and rock formations along the trail. The Gorreana tea plantation was a lovely stop after a vigorous hike. Samuel’s explanation about tea harvesting and processing was very informative. The warm cup of tea was most welcome!
Samuel provided an excellent experience for us.
sca21winter,
Oct 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Samuel was outstanding! Our 4-hour hiking and tea plantation tour was excellent, all because of Samuel. He provided great information about all sorts of topics. Due to rescheduling the day of our tour, it was just the four of us, and Samuel was very accommodating since two of us weren't up for too much hiking that day. We had a wonderful experience due to Samuel. Thank you!
Amazing hike
CHEF J,
Jul 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sam was a great guide ! We had a great hike . It's not an easy hike, lots of ups and downs , but truly beautiful and worth every minute . I would definitely recommend doing this hike !