Sanguinho Hike from Ponta Delgada
4.8 (46 reviews) · Ponta Delgada hotel pickup, São Miguel · Operator: Picos de Aventura
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Groups up to 10
- Offered in: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- Departures 09:00, Mon, Fri
Editor’s take Roman Antonov · 6 best hiking tours in the Azores, choice 3 of 6
I'd book this if you want a forest walk from Ponta Delgada. Picos de Aventura includes hotel pickup and a picnic lunch. Adult tickets start at €80. Allow 6 hours.
You travel by minivan to the walk. The trail follows the Ribeira stream through forest. Salto do Prego is the waterfall stop. You also pass through Sanguinho village.
I'd check the departure day before booking. Departures are at 09:00 on Mondays and Fridays. Be ready 10 minutes before departure. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead for a full refund.
What’s included
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Transport by minivan
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Meeting point
Your hotel pickup is in Ponta Delgada, Lagoa, Vila Franca or Furnas.
Be ready for pickup 10 minutes before the 09:00 departure.
Itinerary
- Picos de Aventura and hotel pickup
The trip starts at Picos de Aventura in Ponta Delgada. Pickup also covers hotels in Lagoa, Vila Franca and Furnas.
- Forest walk by the Ribeira stream
Follow the trail beside the stream through the forest.
- Salto do Prego 30 min
The waterfall sits within the forest. You can take a dip in its pool.
- Sanguinho village
You pass through the village of Sanguinho.
- Povoação
The route continues to Povoação after the waterfall.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the trip starts. Later cancellations get no refund.
Know before you go
- Hotel pickup covers Ponta Delgada, Lagoa, Vila Franca and Furnas.
- Be ready for pickup 10 minutes before departure.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant seats are available.
- Give dietary requirements when you book.
- Give this one a miss if you have walking disabilities.
- Give this one a miss if you have poor cardiovascular health.
- Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Reviews
93% of reviewers gave 4 or 5 stars. 9 reviews on Viator (4.7) and 37 on Tripadvisor (4.8), as shown on Viator on . I don’t have the review texts.
Photos
From the Picos de Aventura listing, with the operator’s captions.
From the operator
In Picos de Aventura’s own words, from the listing.
Lace up your hiking shoes and embark on a walking tour of Sanguinho on this 6-hour guided tour from Ponta Delgada. Walk the trail next to the Ribeira stream through the forest, admire the waterfall of Salto do Prego and take a dip in its crystal-clear pool before continuing to the historic village of Povoação. A picnic lunch is included.
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