São Miguel Hiking & Snorkeling Tour
Activity Details
At the designated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel and set off into the deepest, most hidden parts of São Miguel. From the window, you'll watch the city fade away as the landscape opens up into rolling meadows and volcanic stone walls.
Soon, the asphalt gives way to nature as we arrive at Porto Formoso. From here, we'll set off on a 3 to 4-kilometer (2 to 2.5-mile) hiking trail through forests where the air smells of rich earth, walking alongside hillsides and volcanoes sculpted over thousands of years. Along the way, we'll stop at strategic points to take photos.
Then, seemingly out of nowhere, a secret waterfall appears before us, its water cascading like a silver veil. We'll keep moving toward the coast, where the Atlantic will greet us in its deepest shade of blue. We'll gear up with our snorkeling equipment and dive into the crystal-clear waters hiding a reef beneath the surface.
Over 40 minutes of swimming, we'll spot fish that shimmer like flashes of sunlight, rock formations teeming with life, and an underwater silence that's nothing short of overwhelming. Finally, we'll return to shore with salty skin and begin making our way back.
After 4 hours of adventure in total, we'll head back to your hotel and wrap up the experience.
Hotel Pickup
This tour includes pickup from hotels in the center of Ponta Delgada, Lagoa, and Ribeira Grande. If you're staying in other areas, pickup is available at an additional cost of € 38 (£ 32.81).
More Information
Duration
4 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
São Miguel snorkeling
Azores hiking tour
São Miguel day trip
Azores nature tour
São Miguel guided hike
Not included
Pickup from hotels outside the indicated areas: € 38 (£ 32.81) per person
When to book?
You can book up until 18 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The show represents local culture.
- The indigenous community participates in the management of the activity.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - Your safety is our priority. Civitatis works with certified providers for reliable and safe adventures. More information
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Azores Islands Experience Corporate name: Gabriele Cardoso Galli Colleo Registered Office: Rua Direita de Baixo, 17, Ribeira Grande, Portugal Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 230099742 Contact information Email: book1dayoneshot@gmail.com Phone: +351914591284 This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws.
If you have any other questions please contact us.