Discover the essential highlights of São Miguel across two full days and experience the remarkable variety of landscapes, traditions, and volcanic wonders that define the island.

From the steaming geothermal areas of Furnas to the crater lakes of Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo, this 2-day shared tour takes you through some of São Miguel’s most iconic places while also revealing the landscapes and traditions found along the way.

Explore the volcanic heart of São Miguel

Discover the geothermal landscape of Furnas, where steaming fumaroles, hot springs, and volcanic activity shape both the scenery and local traditions. Visit Lagoa das Furnas and experience the unique connection between volcanic nature and Azorean culture.

Discover the island’s green landscapes and local traditions

Walk through the tea fields of Gorreana, enjoy a traditional tea tasting, and explore Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park, with its waterfalls, streams, lush vegetation, and historic water mills.

On the western side of the island, discover a traditional pineapple plantation and learn how São Miguel’s famous pineapples are cultivated in its characteristic greenhouses.

Explore the spectacular caldera of Sete Cidades, with its famous Blue and Green Lakes, and enjoy panoramic views across the surrounding volcanic landscape.

Continue through the island’s highlands to Lagoa do Fogo, one of São Miguel’s most impressive crater lakes, surrounded by steep volcanic slopes and lush vegetation.

The journey also takes you to Santa Bárbara Beach near Ribeira Grande, known for its wide volcanic-sand beach and dramatic Atlantic setting, and to the coastal village of Mosteiros, with its dark volcanic shoreline and distinctive offshore rock formations.

On the return from Furnas, pass through Vila Franca do Campo, the island’s former capital, with views towards its famous offshore islet.

Travel in a small group with a local licensed guide who brings the landscapes, history, geology, and traditions of São Miguel to life.

The two tour days may be operated in either order depending on weather conditions, operational planning, and the shared tour schedule. This flexibility allows the itinerary to be adapted to the conditions and helps make the most of your time on the island.

Optional experiences, including a traditional Furnas Cozido lunch and a visit to the Terra Nostra thermal pool, can be added according to availability.

Whether it is your first visit to the Azores or you simply want to see the island’s essential highlights without the pace of a large coach tour, this two-day journey offers a balanced introduction to the landscapes, flavours, and volcanic character of São Miguel.