Guided Hiking Tour to Volcano Lagoa do Fogo in São Miguel, Azores

Discover the Lagoa do Fogo Nature Reserve in São Miguel in the Azores Islands with a guided tour to the Fogo Volcano!

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From€45
4 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 4 years-old and up

Practical information

Course of events

- 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.

Meeting point:
Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL Marina de, 4, 9680-187 Islands, Portugal
Spoken languages:Dutch, English, French, Italian, Spanish, German
Included
  • Guided Van tour
  • Admission to Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre and HotSprings
  • Insurance
Excluded
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop-of
Do not forget to bring
  • Water
  • Towel
  • Swimwear
  • Full change of warm clothing
  • Sunscreen
  • Chapstick
  • Light food
  • Camera