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Best of São Miguel Island

6 days
Start and end in Ponta Delgada
3.7
3 traveler reviews
Best of São Miguel Island - Destination Services Portugal
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Plan your adventure:
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English, Portuguese
Group Size 2 - 45
Age range 10 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Ponta Delgada's historic city center
  • Experience a 4x4 tour of Sete Cidades and Fogo Lake
  • Bike and bathe in Furnas' thermal waters
  • Join a whale and dolphin watching tour
  • Visit Europe's only tea plantation in Gorreana

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVE SÃO MIGUEL – PONTA DELGADA
  2. Day 2 PONTA DELGADA – SETE CIDADES – FOGO LAKE – CALDEIRA VELHA – PONTA DA FERRARIA – PONTA DELGADA (190km – 4hr)
  3. Day 3 PONTA DELGADA – FURNAS – LAGOA DAS FURNAS – PICO DOS MILHOS – FURNAS – TERRA NOSTRA PARK – PONTA DELGADA (10.5km by bike / 100km – 2hr)
  4. Day 4 SÃO MIGUEL (CAR HIRE DELIVERY)
  5. Day 5 SÃO MIGUEL
  6. Day 6 DEPARTURE PONTA DELGADA, SÃO MIGUEL ISLAND
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Number of tours

22

Age Range

10 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

  • CL
    · September 15th, 2023
    Overall the tour was good. The response coordinating the trip was great. They did change 1 item on the itinerary but it was no problem. I didn't like the location of the hotel. There was nothing close by (shops, restaurants, etc.). This also wasn't a tour where you were with the same group of people. It was more solo where you met different people on different days and no one stayed in the same location so very little group bonding. It was nice on the days I had the rental car so I was able to get out to stores, restaurants and sights. The last day there was a dinner but it was so far from the location of the hotel, I didn't even bother going. Note: the canyoning was well worth it!
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    Destination Services Portugal commented on this review
    Hello Chrystal, Thank you very much for your review. We are glad that you were able to enjoy your trip. We are sorry that you did not like the location of the hotel. Our hotels are usually closer but given the difficult dates, we did everything... Show more
    Trip date: September 2023
  • Best of São Miguel Island reviewer 2
    · May 15th, 2023
    I had an absolute blast on my trip. I needed...
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    Destination Services Portugal commented on this review
    Hello, Marc! Thank you very much for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed your trip. We`re waiting for you soon back here. Have a nice day! Best regards, DS Portugal Team.
    Trip date: April 2023
  • Best of São Miguel Island reviewer 3
    · March 27th, 2023
    This trip was totally misrepresented by your company. I spent a week alone on an island alone. Luckily I spoke the language and was able to manouver around! The itinerary posted by your was entirely changed from what was presented on line and why I picked this excursion. Day 1. Instead of seeing Sete Cidades, etc. I was changed to a walking tour of Lagos de Fogo which turned out to be a 3.5 mile HIKE up a volcano, a brown paper bag lunch, and the 3+ mile back down. Entire day spent on this hike. At the age of 65 this was an extreme journey and it took a lot for me to accomplish this . I was pushed to my limit and held the other 2 girls up because it was difficult to climb but I had no alternative. Day 2..completely changed iitinerary again, less popular locations but likable locales and overall a nice day with a charming guide and 4 other people. Day 3 was this ridiculous car situation. Nothing was delivered to me. I had to find my way to the rental location only to find out I have a shift car that I can’t drive and have to pay $130 to change to a drivable car. This took half the morning. I was extremely upset by this time and went to this Whale watching event in which I spent vomiting over the side of the boat the entire 3 hours and couldn’t wait to get back to the hotel! Day 4 I was able to find my way around the city of Furnas , driving up very narrow roads up, these mountains to remote places ALONE. It’s a good thing I didn’t get hurt or felt sick. Day 5 started with the return of the car because with the change to an automatic car I had to return it next morning so I had no transportation and nothing I could do except revisit Punita Delgado which I had done on arrival day. Overall, the island was quite lovely even though I missed the major sites of it. I was miserably alone and at times frightened navigating without any knowledge of where I was going or what to expect. I believe you and Destination Services need to coordinate this trip accurately or use Pico Adventura which is the tour group they pawned me out to, they were organized and knowledgeable! It will be along time before I consider using your company again Beyond disappointing, ILDA BOUCHIE
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    Trip date: March 2023

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Best of São Miguel Island
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    • Is any travel insurance included with the tour?

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    • How can I make changes to my booking?

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    • Can I customize my tour itinerary?

      Yes, you can customize your tour package upon request to fit your preferences.

    • What nutritional options are available during the tour?

      Meals typically include breakfast, with some packed lunches and dinners at local restaurants included in the itinerary.

    • Are there any age restrictions for participating in the excursions?

      Excursions accommodate travelers of all ages; however, some physical activities may have age recommendations.

    • What happens if my selected excursion is not available?

      Alternative options will be provided if your chosen excursion is unavailable at the time.

    • Is there a guided tour included in this package?

      Transport with a guide is included in the activities scheduled for the tour on the respective days.

    • What type of car is available for rent?

      The standard option is a manual car, but an automatic would be available for an additional fee.

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