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Culture & Nature - Visit All Centre of the Island

By Azores Like Locals
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $425 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

An experience that mixes incredible must see natural wonders:
Lagoa do Fogo volcano and lake, black sand beaches, Caldeira Velha hot springs tucked in the lust forest) with islands true culture and heritage: liquor and pineapple making and tasting, ceramics and tiles, old architecture.

If you did not have the time to read your guidebook and want to see as much as possible of the island in a day? This is a great choice and also a great way of soaking in your guide´s wisdom ant tips about the island, which will help you better plan your next days if you are staying longer. We suggest you to book this tour early on your trip!

Activity location
  • Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre
    • Estrada Regional da Lagoa do Fogo
    • 9600-501, Ribeira Grande, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre
    • Estrada Regional da Lagoa do Fogo
    • 9600-501, Ribeira Grande, Portugal

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5 Seat Car
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 9:30AM
Price details
CA $419.87 x 1 AdultCA $419.87
Paid at activityCA $4.84
Total
Price is CA $424.71
Until Wed, Jan 21

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee to Lagoa do Fogo is included. If you travel alone and without a guide you would have to pay the fee.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals are not included but your guide can stop for coffee break
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fee to visit Caldeira Velha hot springs is not included (3€ per person / can be purchased on the day at the entrance of the natural park)

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Lagoa do Fogo
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
See the breathtaking view of this magnificent caldera, from the top of the tallest volcano mountain of the island.
Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit and walk amongst the hot springs tucked in the lust forest (ticket not included, you can purchase at the entrance 3€ - no swimming just visiting)
Ribeira Grande
  • 15m
Pass by the lovely old city centre of the largest city of the north of the island.
Praia de Santa Barbara
  • 15m
See the famous surfers’ beach and other northern viewpoints.
Fabrica de Licores Mulher de Capote
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the distillery where local liquors are made which Includes a tasting of liquors (please note this visit/tasting will not be possible on Sundays; if your tour is on a Sunday we will go exploring Vila Franca instead and the very original Nossa Senhora da Paz shrine up hill).
Vieira Ceramics Factory
  • 45m
Visit the distillery where local liquors are made which Visit and explore the ceramic factory, and learn about the tiles and ceramic work that are part of the island heritage (closed on Sundays; if your tour is on a Sunday we will go exploring Vila Franca instead and the very original Nossa Senhora da Paz shrine up hill).
Caloura
  • 30m
Stop at the beautiful Caloura old harbour, to enjoy the ocean views. Here you can stop for drink at the restaurant overlooking the sea.
Agua de Alto
  • 15m
Drive through the scenic south coastline, enjoying amazing views over the black sand beaches at the islet of Vila Franca.
Arruda Pineapple Plantation
  • 30m
Visit one of the oldest pianeapple plantations.
Nossa Senhora da Paz
  • 15m
On Sundays since it is not possible to visit the Ceramic and Liquor factories, we go to Vila Franca and enjoy the amazing views.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre
    • Estrada Regional da Lagoa do Fogo
    • 9600-501, Ribeira Grande, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre
    • Estrada Regional da Lagoa do Fogo
    • 9600-501, Ribeira Grande, Portugal

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