AZORES · MADEIRA & THE AZORES
The tours and day trips worth booking.
The 9 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“Fantastic! Great look at the island and learned about its history. Wonderful snorkeling experience as well. Guides were great.”
Drive a buggy around São Miguel’s Sete Cidades volcano from Ponta Delgada, with crater views, aqueduct stops, and pirate-coast history.
“The most incredible experience! The weather wasn’t ideal, but Pedro made it extremely fun and enjoyable! Such a great way to see the island! 10/10 would recommend to everyone”
A 50-minute small-group RIB cruise around Vila Franca do Campo’s submerged volcano, with biologist-led wildlife and photo-worthy views.
“The ability to see the islet when other local transportation to the islet was not available before summer.”
Private pineapple greenhouse tour at Herdade do Ananás, then pineapple wine tasting with Azorean cheese and plenty of garden time.
“This was so much fun! The wine flavour is very unique, and they served it with a small cheese/biscuit/jam plate. Beautiful property, lovely staff.”
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.
“This tour was amazing. The guide was very nice, informative, professional and fun in the same time. We saw a lot of things around the island and even some spots that weren’t in the itinerary. Transportation was really good and in time. It’s a really good tour to see as much as possible when you…”
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.
“Had a great experience with Diogo and Ricardo who ensured everyone had a good time and created a nice and comfortable atmosphere. We did several "stations" such as a high jump (you could opt out if you wanted to, although I would say go for it!), several rappels and a zipline. Beautiful area with rocks,…”
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…”
Guided Lagoa do Fogo volcano tour on São Miguel plus hot springs at Caldeira Velha, with scenic viewpoints and optional waterfall time.
“Fun half day excursion. Beautiful scenic lake. Lovely waterfall and very lush hot springs. Ended with a beautiful quick visit to Surfer Beach.”
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