View allThis was a self-drive tour and everything from the accommodation to car hire was great. Highly recommend this trip to any nature lover, hiker, and someone who simply wants to have a relaxed vacation.
Marc, traveled in May
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- Destination Services Portugal
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English, Portuguese
- Group Size 2 - 45
- Age range 10 to 99
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
- Introduction
- Day 1 ARRIVE SÃO MIGUEL – PONTA DELGADA
- Day 2 PONTA DELGADA – SETE CIDADES – FOGO LAKE – CALDEIRA VELHA – PONTA DA FERRARIA – PONTA DELGADA (190km – 4hr)
- Day 3 PONTA DELGADA – FURNAS – LAGOA DAS FURNAS – PICO DOS MILHOS – FURNAS – TERRA NOSTRA PARK – PONTA DELGADA (10.5km by bike / 100km – 2hr)
- Day 4 SÃO MIGUEL (CAR HIRE DELIVERY)
- Day 5 SÃO MIGUEL
- Day 6 DEPARTURE PONTA DELGADA, SÃO MIGUEL ISLAND
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Vila Nova
HotelDays 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
Operated by
Destination Services Portugal
Number of tours
22
Age Range
10 to 99 years old
Response time
11 hours
Response rate
100%
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- Overall RatingAverage
- ItineraryGood
- GuideGood
- TransportGood
- AccommodationGood
- FoodAverage
- LKLisa· October 30th, 2024Not a tour where you were with the same group of people. you go on a bus with different people on different days and no one stayed in the same location so no group bonding. Hotel was weak. Overall not a good experience.Show more
Destination Services Portugal commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We understand how important group connection and consistent accommodations can be to the overall enjoyment of a tour,... Show moreTrip date: October 2024 - CLChrystal· September 15th, 2023Overall the tour was good. The response...Show moreDestination Services Portugal commented on this reviewHello 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 moreTrip date: September 2023
- Marc· May 15th, 2023I had an absolute blast on my trip. I needed...Show moreDestination Services Portugal commented on this reviewHello, 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
- Ilda· March 27th, 2023This 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 BOUCHIEShow moreTrip date: March 2023
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Martin
Asked on October 31st, 2024Are the car rentals available in Madalena Port?
Destination Services PortugalOperator•Written November 2024Yes, Madalena pier has an office from our car rental, and you will pick it up there.
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Lauren
Asked on September 4th, 2024When will I receive confirmation of my booking?
- Destination Services PortugalOperator•Written September 2024
You will receive confirmation via email once your booking is finalized and processed.
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Diane
Asked on August 19th, 2024What is included in the tour price?
- Destination Services PortugalOperator•Written August 2024
The tour price typically includes accommodation, activities, and some meals during the stay.
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Luis Alberto
Asked on August 3rd, 2024What happens if my selected excursion is not available?
- Destination Services PortugalOperator•Written August 2024
Alternative options will be provided if your chosen excursion is unavailable at the time.
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Liam
Asked on June 3rd, 2024What types of payment are accepted for the tour?
- Destination Services PortugalOperator•Written June 2024
We accept various payment methods, including credit and debit cards for securing your booking.
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Donna
Asked on April 18th, 2024Is there room on the bicycle for me to put the sticks into? Are these electric bicycles? Is the terrain flat? Do you provide helmets?
- Destination Services PortugalOperator•Written April 2024
These are mountain bikes, not electric, with no room for sticks. Helmet is provided. The terrain has some elevations, not all flat.
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Georg
Asked on April 14th, 2024Are there any age restrictions for participating in the excursions?
- Destination Services PortugalOperator•Written April 2024
Excursions accommodate travelers of all ages; however, some physical activities may have age recommendations.
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Fred
Asked on April 6th, 2024What nutritional options are available during the tour?
- Destination Services PortugalOperator•Written April 2024
Meals typically include breakfast, with some packed lunches and dinners at local restaurants included in the itinerary.
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Manon
Asked on March 13th, 2024Is there a guided tour included in this package?
- Destination Services PortugalOperator•Written March 2024
Transport with a guide is included in the activities scheduled for the tour on the respective days.
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Debbie
Asked on January 7th, 2024Can I customize my tour itinerary?
- Destination Services PortugalOperator•Written January 2024
Yes, you can customize your tour package upon request to fit your preferences.
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