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A person on an orange ATV overlooking a lake and mountains. 2
Two people on an orange ATV, one wearing a white helmet, on a road with a forested background. 3
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By Vita Azores

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,845 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Guided buggy or quad adventure through the iconic Sete Cidades volcanic crater
    • Exclusive off-road access to viewpoints unreachable by regular vehicles
    • Panoramic crater and lagoon views at São Miguel’s most famous lookouts
    • Local guide insights into Azores geology, history, and island culture
    • Perfect for couples, families, and travelers seeking a safe, premium adventure

Activity location

    • Ponta Delgada
    • Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • R. da Mãe de Deus 50, 9500-321 Ponta Delgada, Portugal | Look for the Vita Azores Store, park is available for customers.
    • Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Passenger Experience (Guide Drives)

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Enjoy the stunning landscapes while relaxing as a passenger.

This option is for passengers only. You will share the buggy with other guests, and our professional guide will drive throughout the entire experience. Driving is not included.

Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 4,844.59 x 1 AdultP 4,844.59
Total
Price is P 4,844.59
Until Thu, Aug 6

Drive an ATV (2 Guests per Quad)

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 5,546.71 x 1 AdultP 5,546.71
Total
Price is P 5,546.71
Until Thu, Aug 6

Solo ATV - 1 Person per Quad

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

In this option you drive alone on a dedicated ATV/Quad

Price details
P 8,425.38 x 1 AdultP 8,425.38
Total
Price is P 8,425.38
Until Thu, Aug 6

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Helmet
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Quad bike or buggy ride
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry ticket to all the viewpoints
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Deposit for driving an ATV
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Comprehensive Insurance

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Oversize luggage
  • Not suitable for: Drivers under 18 years, People with heart problems

What you can expect

Experience Sete Cidades on one of São Miguel’s most complete off-road adventures. Explore breathtaking volcanic landscapes aboard a modern fleet of ATVs and buggies, following exclusive trails with experienced local guides.

Drive through rugged off-road tracks, forest trails and scenic mountain roads while stopping at some of the island’s most spectacular viewpoints. Along the way, discover the history, culture, traditions and legends that make São Miguel unique.

Unlike standard sightseeing tours, this experience combines adventure with authentic local knowledge. Our guides share hidden stories, local traditions and lesser-known places while ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for drivers of all experience levels.

Whether you choose to drive an ATV, enjoy the comfort of a buggy or join as a passenger, you’ll experience one of the Azores’ most iconic landscapes from a completely different perspective.

Explore São Miguel’s dramatic volcanic landscapes on a guided buggy or quad adventure, traveling off the beaten track through remote roads, crater viewpoints, and iconic locations that regular vehicles cannot reach.

Discover the Sete Cidades Volcano, a 36,000-year-old volcanic complex and one of the island’s most famous natural attractions. Ride along the top of the crater on a quad bike or relax in a 4x4 buggy driven by a knowledgeable local guide, enjoying exclusive access to rugged terrain and panoramic viewpoints.

Your adventure follows sections of historic Azores Rally roads, offering a thrilling mix of off-road driving and breathtaking scenery. Stop at the Miradouro do Pico do Carvao, one of São Miguel’s most beautiful viewpoints, before continuing to the Complexo Ambiental da Lagoa das Sete Cidades, surrounded by lush nature and volcanic lakes.

Location

Activity location

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    • Ponta Delgada
    • Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • R. da Mãe de Deus 50, 9500-321 Ponta Delgada, Portugal | Look for the Vita Azores Store, park is available for customers.
    • Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • R. da Mãe de Deus 50 9500-321, 9500-700 Ponta Delgada, Portugal | Look for the Vita Azores Store, private parking is available for customers.
    • Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • R. da Mãe de Deus 50 9500-321, 9500-700 Ponta Delgada, Portugal | Look for the Vita Azores Store, private parking is available for customers.
    • Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal