Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada - Lagoa do Fogo

Great Experience!

Initially we booked this tour, however at last minute decided to change to Sete Cidades. Maricio was very flexible in accommodating the change. Maricio is very friendly and knowledgeable. He provided lots of information we would not have known. His jeep truly goes where busses can’t and we loved the experience. Maricio was very patient and let us explore many of the sights he took us to. It was a memorable day and we would highly recommend this tour and Maricio as your guide!

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Wow information overload 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

The only problem With this tour is the fact that there were not more stars for the review Absolutely the perfect guide as Delfim knew absolutely everything about the Azores including not only the reason for the 9 islands but the foliage and the layers of lava that produced the incredible Azores. Loved the fact that the most dangerous animal on the island was the rabbit lol

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The best guide ever!

Delfim was awesome! We learned so much about the beautiful island of San Miguel. Thank you so much Delfim for taking care of me and my children!❤️

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Personalized itinerary and excellent guides ensures you make the most of your time on Sao Miguel

I booked with T4W to see Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas across three days, and it was easily the best money spent. The team employs very knowledgeable and highly passionate guides with excellent English-speaking skills, and by booking a private tour we got to adjust our itinerary based on our personal interests and what the weather allowed for. We were fortunate to have sunny weather on our half-day trip in the region around Lagoa do Fogo, and were treated to some truly spectacular views. Our day began with a detour to Ribeira Grande, the largest city outside of Ponta Delgada. Our guide discussed local traditions, like how farmers will relocate cows with the change of season in order to grow specific types of crops. We also saw a breathtaking view of the coast, which were part cliffs, part beach and part city. In contrast to Sete Cidades the ride to the top of Lagoa do Fogo is fairly quick. Our guide drove us to the top peak, which by the looks of it other travelers had to hike to reach. The view was absolutely incredible, not only because of how grand the lake looks nestled in the volcanic crater, but also because that specific viewpoint allowed us to see both the northern and southern shores of Sao Miguel. We also spent an hour soaking in the hot springs located at the "Centro de Interpretação Ambiental da Caldeira Velha". Interestingly, there are two sets of springs with warm/hot water, and one that is full of cold water located at the basin of a small waterfall. I personally didn't care for the cold water in June, but it makes sense to take advantage of it during the warmer months of summer. The area also includes a closed off section where you can see the water boiling from the all activity underneath - a very neat sight!

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Not worth the money

It is not worth the money.. You may not see the logoa du Fogo if it’s foggy. The rest of the stops are 5 min each at most and the only Thing worth it is the hot springs which you have to pay extra for. Essentially you are paying $73 cad per person to get a ride to the hot springs. A taxi would be cheaper. It’s not even an exciting off road jeep.

Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are genuinely sorry that the experience did not meet your expectations. The Azores are known for rapidly changing weather conditions, and unfortunately Lagoa do Fogo can occasionally be affected by fog. While we cannot control nature, our commitment is always to ensure guests have the best possible experience with the conditions available — our philosophy has always been “Whatever the Weather”. On the day of your tour, our professional guide adapted the experience and explored alternative locations with better conditions rather than shortening the activity or returning early. Additional scenic areas outside the standard route were included so that your time on the island could still be enjoyed to the fullest. Regarding the off-road experience, we respectfully feel it is important to clarify that the tour included terrain and access areas that standard rental vehicles would neither legally nor safely reach, including steep road , and gravel roads or drit road and also a restricted area accessed only by licensed tourism operators (Salto do Cabrito). The experience also included exploring areas beyond the original itinerary to compensate for weather limitations. Our Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles are specifically selected for safety, comfort and genuine off-road capability, offering an experience that combines adventure with professional guiding and local knowledge — something fundamentally different from simply taking a taxi from one point to another. We would also like to clarify that Caldeira Velha entrance tickets are separate from the tour service itself. Finally, we would highlight that throughout the activity our guide remained available, engaged and fully committed to providing the best experience possible, and no concerns were raised during the tour itself. We fully respect that travel experiences can be subjective and we sincerely regret that this one did not match your expectations. We remain proud of our guides, our vehicles and our team’s dedication to ensuring every guest enjoys the Azores — whatever the weather.

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