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Sete Cidades buggy tour starting in Fenais da Luz

4.9 (421 reviews) · Fenais da Luz, São Miguel · Operator: Azores Outdoor Activities

  • 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
  • Groups up to fourteen
  • Offered in: Portuguese, English
  • Mobile ticket
  • Departures are at 09:00 and 14:00, daily

Editor’s take Roman Antonov · 8 best São Miguel tours, choice 7 of 8

I'd book this if you want to drive the buggy. Azores Outdoor Activities takes you from Fenais da Luz to Sete Cidades. Adult tickets start at €79. Allow 3 to 4 hours.

The route mixes paved roads and dirt tracks. Guides explain the stops along the way. Your booking size determines whether the buggy seats two or four. Departures are at 09:00 and 14:00.

There's no hotel pickup. Drivers need a driving licence and must be at least 18. Bring a warm coat and raincoat. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead for a full refund.

What’s included

Included

  • UTV
  • guide
  • Insurance
  • helmets

Not included

  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Lunch
  • Gloves and rain coats

Meeting point

Meeting point

Meet in the residential area in Fenais da Luz. Look for the meeting point sign and ATVs outside the gate.

There is no hotel pickup. Confirm the exact meeting point in Fenais da Luz before travelling.

End point

The tour ends back at the meeting point in Fenais da Luz.

Itinerary

  1. Fenais da Luz 30 minutes

    Meet by the signed gate. Start on paved roads, then follow seafront dirt tracks.

  2. Pico da Cruz 30 minutes

    Head up to Pico da Cruz for views over the crater lakes. Lake views depend on clear weather.

  3. Sete Cidades crater viewpoints 30 minutes

    Visit Vista do Rei or Miradouro das Cumeeiras. The choice depends on the weather and dirt road conditions.

  4. Cerrado das Freiras 30 minutes

    Follow dirt tracks around Lagoa Azul.

  5. São Vicente Ferreira 30 minutes

    Pass Poços and the former whale factory site. Follow the dirt track towards Fenais da Luz.

  6. Return to Fenais da Luz 20 minutes

    Follow seafront dirt roads back to the starting point.

Our guides to places on this tour: Sete Cidades

Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

The choice of crater viewpoint depends on the weather and dirt road conditions.

Know before you go

  • Meet in Fenais da Luz.
  • Look for the meeting point sign on the gate.
  • Drivers must be at least 18 and hold a driving licence.
  • Bring a warm coat and raincoat.
  • Gloves and raincoats aren't included.
  • You need moderate physical fitness.
  • Skip this during pregnancy or with spinal or heart problems.
  • Cancel at least 24 hours before the start for a full refund.

Reviews

4.9 based on 421 reviews
5 stars 96% 405
4 stars 3% 11
3 stars 0% 2
2 stars 0% 2
1 star 0% 1

99% of reviewers gave 4 or 5 stars. 78 reviews on Viator (4.8) and 343 on Tripadvisor (5.0), as shown on Viator on .

Photos

From the Azores Outdoor Activities listing, with the operator’s captions.

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