AZORES · MADEIRA & THE AZORES
The tours and day trips worth booking.
The 15 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“Very informative, even though the water was rough, felt really safe.”
Drive a buggy around São Miguel’s Sete Cidades volcano from Ponta Delgada, with crater views, aqueduct stops, and pirate-coast history.
“We had an absolute blast with Pedro driving around the island! He did a great job leading the way, telling us all about Sao Miguel and adjusted our route to make sure we had the best views before it got too cloudy! Would definitely recommend!”
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.
“The pineapple-tour was absolutely amazing! We can totally recommend this tour and also Miguel as a guide if you want to know more about pineapple plantation and everything around it. It was an insightful, interesting, fun tour with an amazing ending: tasting pineapple wine and really good cheese (saying this as a swiss person 😉).…”
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.
“The tour was absolutely the best you could hope for, even with some poor weather. The local knowledge of the guide was unique and really added to the trip. Completely unmissable tour and can totally recommend it”
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.
“I can’t find the words to explain how amazing the whole activity was. It’s not for the faint hearted but for those who seek adventure and adrenaline. Myself and my son had an amazing time today! Meet our guides at the meet up point then followed them to the location where we got changed and…”
4WD jeep adventure from Ponta Delgada to Lagoa do Fogo, geothermal Ribeira Grande, Salto do Cabrito waterfall, and Ribeira Grande town.
“Excellent experience with breathtaking views and sites. Our guide, Felipe, was incredibly knowledgeable and personable, which only added to the fantastic experience. Definitely a must-do for any Sao Miguel visiter.”
Guided Lagoa do Fogo volcano tour on São Miguel plus hot springs at Caldeira Velha, with scenic viewpoints and optional waterfall time.
“Excellent. Our tour guide Sondra was very knowledgable . I learned many new interesting facts. I saw a lot and amd even thought it was too cloudy to see the lake, I got to drive through a cloud!!”
Full-day small-group loop from Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades, Salto do Cabrito, and Lagoa do Fogo, with lunch and pickup.
“Rafael was a great guide. He was punctual with pick up, and very knowledgeable about the island and its history. He was a great driver, and navigated some crazy parking in crowded areas. We really loved this tour- and saw some of the most beautiful parts of the island.”
Drive a quad or ride a buggy to Sete Cidades crater for lagoon viewpoints, local-guide stops, and off-road fun. 4 hours, $78.
“It was absolutely amazing! Since we were not a lot of people we were able to do a bit more and go a bit off-road, we saw the amazing landscape and our guide Tjago was a cool guy! He gave us a lot of advice for our next visit in the acores and we learned…”
Sail from Horta to Capelinhos Volcano on Faial. See grottoes, Elephant Rock, cliffs, bays, and the lighthouse museum up close.
“Merytoryczne przygotowanie Kamili, wszystko profesjonalnie i Kris prowadził łódź z pełną pasją. Kamili dbała o każdy szczegół i opiekę podczas całej podróży! Polecam!”
São Jorge 7-hour tour with Sete Fontes forest, fajãs viewpoints, Europe’s first coffee plantation, and Beira cheese tasting in small groups.
“I booked the tour at the last minute; luckily, John my tour guide accomodated me and im the only one with him. John is such an amazing guy. His passion for Sao Jorge reflects through his work, very knowlegable and thorough. I had a wonderful time with John, learning a great deal about the island,…”
Private 4-hour sailing off Ponta Delgada on a luxury 12m sailboat with drinks, snacks, snorkeling, and time at the helm.
“This was the best part of our trip!!! 1000% recommend. The sweet hosts were the best part.”
Stand up paddle rental on Sete Cidades lake in the Azores. Self-guided 1–2 hours with vest, insurance, and simple check-in.
“Activité sympa dans un cadre magnifique.”
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