Sete Cidades Jeep Tour and Serra Devassa Walking Trail
Discover volcanic craters, twin lakes, and hidden coastal wonders on a full-day off-road journey through the heart of Sao Miguel Island.
The Sete Cidades Jeep Tour takes you deep into one of the Azores' most dramatic landscapes, a volcanic caldera stretching nearly 5 kilometers across, where forest-blanketed ridges drop toward shimmering lakes in a display of raw Atlantic nature.
Your day combines an all-terrain vehicle exploration of the caldera's rim and interior with a guided hike along the Serra Devassa trail, offering two distinct ways to experience the island's geology and biodiversity. A local guide accompanies you throughout, sharing knowledge of the area's volcanic origins, native flora, and the small parish communities that have long called this crater home.
The route also leads toward the coastline, where secondary volcanic activity produces warm seawater along the shoreline, a geological curiosity rarely witnessed on standard island itineraries. Lunch is included, giving you time to rest and take in the surroundings before the afternoon trail section begins.
Tour Highlights
Explore Sete Cidades caldera by jeep, reaching viewpoints and dirt tracks inaccessible by standard vehicle.
Observe the iconic Santiago and Canario lakes from multiple vantage points around the crater rim.
Complete the circular Serra Devassa hiking trail, an easy 2-hour walk with panoramic views over three separate lakes.
Visit the coastline to witness warm volcanic seawater, a rare natural feature of the island's secondary volcanic activity.
Receive insider tips from a knowledgeable local guide throughout the day's exploration.
Travel through native Azorean forest and crater-side terrain rarely seen on standard sightseeing tours.
Itinerary Overview
Your guide collects you from your hotel or a designated meeting point before heading toward the Sete Cidades region in the jeep.
Travel along the crater rim through Cumeeiras and stop at Pico do Carvao viewpoint, the Santiago lake overlook, and the Empadadas lake area. The route includes unpaved sections along the caldeira edge, offering wide views across the volcanic interior.
Visit the small parish of Sete Cidades before continuing toward the shoreline to observe the secondary volcanic hot seawater phenomenon.
Enjoy a included lunch at a suitable stop along the route, with time to rest before the afternoon walking section.
Begin the circular trail from opposite Lagoa do Canario. The easy 2-hour walk passes viewpoints overlooking Lagoa das Eguas, a small round lake, and Lagoa Rasa, all visible from the hilltop ridge.
After completing the trail, your guide returns you to your hotel or the original meeting point, concluding the full-day experience.
What Is Included
Included
- Lunch
- Hotel or meeting point pickup and drop-off
- Professional local driver and guide
- Small group tour format
Not Included
- Entrance fees to thermal pools and natural parks
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Important Information
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