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Nordeste waterfall tour on São Miguel with lunch

4.9 (87 reviews) · Ponta Delgada, Lagoa or Ribeira Grande pickup, São Miguel · Operator: Green Visions Tours

  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Groups up to forty
  • Offered in: Portuguese, English, Spanish
  • Mobile ticket
  • Departures are at 09:00. Dates run from 13 October 2026 to 31 December 2027.

Editor’s take Roman Antonov · 8 best São Miguel tours, choice 6 of 8

I'd book this after a day at the western lakes. Green Visions Tours covers Nordeste's waterfalls and coastal viewpoints. The trip takes 8 hours. Adult tickets start at €75, with lunch included.

You follow the north coast towards Nordeste. Lunch is at a local restaurant. You spend 60 minutes at Ribeira dos Caldeirões. Arnel and Ponta do Sossego follow.

Each van takes up to 8 people. Departures can total 40 people across several vans. You need at least two people per booking. Pickup covers Ponta Delgada, Lagoa and Ribeira Grande.

What’s included

Included

  • Lunch
  • Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off (Ponta Delgada, Lagoa and Ribeira Grande City)
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport in air-conditioned minivans. Each van takes up to eight people.
  • Travel Insurance Included
  • Certified Local guide Fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish

Not included

  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Meeting point

Join the tour at your hotel or port in Ponta Delgada, Lagoa or Ribeira Grande.

Hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included.

End point

The tour ends with hotel or port drop-off in the pickup area.

Itinerary

  1. Hotel or port pickup

    Join the tour in Ponta Delgada, Lagoa or Ribeira Grande. The tour departs at 09:00.

  2. North coast viewpoints and waterfalls

    Start at Coroa da Mata for views along the north coast. Visit Porto Formoso waterfall and Salto da Farinha. Continue to Cascata do Risco.

  3. Restaurant lunch 1 hour 15 minutes

    Lunch is at a local restaurant. Drinks and dessert are included.

  4. Ribeira dos Caldeirões 1 hour

    Visit the waterfalls and restored watermills.

  5. Nordeste coast and Porto Formoso

    Stop for views at Arnel lighthouse and Ponta do Sossego. Porto Formoso is the final coastal stop.

  6. Hotel or port drop-off

    Return to your hotel or port in the pickup area.

Cancellation policy

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

Know before you go

  • Hotel or port pickup covers Ponta Delgada, Lagoa and Ribeira Grande.
  • The tour leaves at 09:00.
  • Each booking needs at least two people.
  • Request a vegetarian lunch when booking.
  • Infant seats are available.
  • Pushchairs can be brought.
  • Cancel at least 24 hours before the start for a full refund.

Reviews

4.9 based on 87 reviews
5 stars 95% 83
4 stars 3% 3
3 stars 1% 1
2 stars 0% 0
1 star 0% 0

99% of reviewers gave 4 or 5 stars. 65 reviews on Viator (4.9) and 22 on Tripadvisor (5.0), as shown on Viator on .

Photos

From the Green Visions Tours listing, with the operator’s captions.

Full-Day Nordeste & waterfall Tour with Lunch
Full-Day Nordeste & waterfall Tour with Lunch
Full-Day Nordeste & waterfall Tour with Lunch

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