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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
- Hotel or port pickup
Join the tour in Ponta Delgada, Lagoa or Ribeira Grande. The tour departs at 09:00.
- 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.
- Restaurant lunch 1 hour 15 minutes
Lunch is at a local restaurant. Drinks and dessert are included.
- Ribeira dos Caldeirões 1 hour
Visit the waterfalls and restored watermills.
- Nordeste coast and Porto Formoso
Stop for views at Arnel lighthouse and Ponta do Sossego. Porto Formoso is the final coastal stop.
- 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
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.



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