AZORES · MADEIRA & THE AZORES
The tours and day trips worth booking.
The 8 top-rated things to do in Azores — the boat trips, beach days, volcano hikes and old-town wanders worth building a day around, with real prices and who to book each one with.
1-hour guided boat loop around Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo, with caves close-ups and optional snorkeling gear included.
Most Popular“This is very-very good value for money! Extremely friendly staff and the island is beautiful. Suggest to try!”
Drive a buggy around São Miguel’s Sete Cidades volcano from Ponta Delgada, with crater views, aqueduct stops, and pirate-coast history.
“This was by far the most fun we had on the island during our recent visit. Pedro our guide was absolutely amazing at his job!! He was focused on our safety at all times while still making the activity fun and enjoyable! Pedro knows a great deal about the geology, flora, fauna and history of…”
A 50-minute small-group RIB cruise around Vila Franca do Campo’s submerged volcano, with biologist-led wildlife and photo-worthy views.
“The guide explained a lot of interesting things about nature as well as some history. We got great, really close up views of the island.”
Private pineapple greenhouse tour at Herdade do Ananás, then pineapple wine tasting with Azorean cheese and plenty of garden time.
“The plantation tour was fun, different, and worth it! The guide was knowledgeable and funny and the wine was delicious- we took two bottles to go! It says your ticket comes with a glass, but it’s really a bottle for two. Make sure to make reservations for dinner there as it was the best meal…”
Self-guided sit-on-top kayak rental in Vila Franca do Campo, Azores: included life vests, Atlantic paddling, and islet views.
“The kayaking around the islet was a great experience! I was contacted by the provider and the booking website to change the date, due to the weather conditons, and it all went very smoothly. Highly recommended.”
Small-group São Miguel day trip to Furnas volcano, Gorreana tea, Nordeste waterfalls, and Furnas lake, with optional volcanic-soil stew.
“I loved it! In one day guided trip I visited more than for the past 6 days I’ve been on this island (without a car). Very grateful for the guide, she was very lovely and funny, knew so many facts about the island. We visited beautiful spots and had a great time.”
Canyoning at Salto do Cabrito on São Miguel: up to 16m rappels, optional zip-line and jumps, full gear, and safety-first guidance in 4 hours.
“Great experience, Guides Claudio and Joao did an amazing job guiding us thruogh de cabrito canyon!”
4WD jeep adventure from Ponta Delgada to Lagoa do Fogo, geothermal Ribeira Grande, Salto do Cabrito waterfall, and Ribeira Grande town.
“Review for Lagoa do Fogo Half-Day Jeep Tour The Lagoa do Fogo Half-Day Jeep Tour was great! Rui - our knowledgeable guide made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. The jeep ride was off-the-beaten-path views, and the sight of Lagoa do Fogo’s turquoise waters was breathtaking. We had plenty of time for photos of…”
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