GUIDED TOUR
SÃO MIGUEL
FULL DAY
WHALE WATCHING + SETE CIDADES LAKE
This experience will take you to know one of the most beautiful places in São Miguel Island: Sete Cidades Lake.
In the morning time, we will meet you around 8:30 am at our shop in Portas do Mar to go for a whale and dolphin watching tour. The Azores are a unique place for whale watching and year-round you can encounter up to 28 cetacean species passing by our waters.
Before going to the ocean, our team of marine biologists will prepare a briefing that will explain a lot of rules and information on what to expect from the animals. After the unforgettable sea adventure, you will have lunch in Ponta Delgada at a local restaurant and then begins our jeep tour to Sete Cidades.
Sete Cidades is a volcanic complex full of lakes for you to discover. It is one of Portugal’s Seven Wonders and you cannot miss the views over the rim of the crater. It is even funnier to explore it in a jeep! On a sunny day, it is possible to see the difference of colors between the two lakes that are side by side. Our guide will also tell you all about this place, including the love story about the two lakes.
WHALE & DOLPHINS WATCHING
All our tours are led by qualified biologists and expert guides providing detailed explanations and collecting scientific data during the tour.
Contributing to the scientific community
JEEP TOUR
A full day experience combining a whale watching tour in the morning, lunch on a local restaurant and a jeep tour to the natural reserve of Sete Cidades Lake.
Are you interested in other land tours?
SETE CIDADES LAKE
Try kayaking and Stand Up Paddle on one of the most iconic lakes of São Miguel Island.
Enjoy the lake on a new perspectiveLocation
Ponta Delgada - Sete Cidades - Ponta Delgada
Duration
7.5 hours
Tour Rates
100€ Adults (+12 years old)
61,50€ Children (6-12 years old)
Daily Departures
9:00 am
Check In Times
8:30 am
Availability
Year Round
Level of Difficulty
Easy
Vessel Types
Zodiac or Catamaran + Jeep Defender, Discovery or Toyota
Minimum Age
All ages. Catamaran recommended for children and seniors.
Tour Details
- Pre-tour briefing
- Raincoat and pants if necessary
- Life jacket on zodiac boats
- Marine biologist or nature guide aboard
- Refreshment after the boat trip
- Lunch in a local restaurant
- Nature guide for the jeep tour
- Drop off at the tourism office or your hotel
Recommendations
You have already done whale watching and want to do only the jeep tour to Sete Cidades? Follow the guide!
- Comfortable light clothes
- Sweater, raincoat, walking boots or shoes
- Jacket
- Sunscreen, swimsuit, towel and hat
- Backpack and water (bring your own reusable water bottle)
Q: I am allergic to some food, is the included lunch adapted to my needs?
A: We will always try to adapt to your diet (vegetarian, vegan, allergies, …). If you have any restriction, please tell us when booking the tour, at least 48h beforehand.
Q: How many people can fit in the jeep?
A: Our jeeps can take 7 to 9 people at the same time, including 1 guide, depending on the model.
Q: Where is Sete Cidades?
A: Sete Cidades is on the west side of the island. It is approximately 28km away from Ponta Delgada (17 miles).
Q: What can I do in the lakes of Sete Cidades?
A: In addition to enjoying the landscape, it is possible to rent a kayak or a stand up paddle at our activity center. If you are interested please contact us.
Tour Gallery
Species You Might See
Sperm whale
Physeter macrocephalus
Bottlenose dolphin
Tursiops truncatus
Common dolphin
Delphinus delphis
Risso’s dolphin
Grampus griséus
Tour Bookings
“DID 4 EXCELLENT TOURS WITH THEM”
“I booked an experience package pre trip which included 2 half day jeep tours, a city tour of Ponta Delgada and half day whale watching. All were fantastic. Walking tour was really informative and great way to start the trip. The jeep tours took us to a lot of the island including hot springs to swim. The whale watching was great, we did see a whale and literally hundreds of dolphins. All of the tour guides were extremely knowledgeable. I’d book with this tour company again in a heart beat.”
TripAdvisor
“THE PERFECT WAY TO SEE SÃO MIGUEL ISLAND”
“ We booked 4 full days with Futurismo. They were incredible at offering suggestions to help me build my itinerary, and were happy to accommodate my requests so we ended up booking a full day hiking Sete Cidades, a full day Whale & Dolphin Watching in the morning and a Jeep Safari to Lagoa do Fogo in the afternoon, a full day Hiking Faial da Terra and on our last full day we opted for a full day trip to Nordeste.”
Sarah270190 – TripAdvisor
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