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View of the beautiful Lagoa do Fogo.
Private Full-Day 4WD Tour to Fogo Volcano
Private Full-Day 4WD Tour to Fogo Volcano
Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Fogo Volcano
Private Full-Day 4WD Tour to Fogo Volcano

Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Fogo Volcano

By Carpe Diem dream tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $74 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
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  • Multiple languages
Overview

You will explore Fogo Volcano from South to North or the oposite the route its established according with weather conditions.
At 947m above the sea level rises Pico da Barrosa, where throughout the route we can observe the diversity of the local fauna and flora. An enormous crater hides the glamorous Lagoa do Fogo at the top of the Fogo (Fire) Volcano at 575m above sea level. The beauty of the scenery sharpens ours senses with the luxurious vegetation.
At South you visit Caloura's fishing harbour with and its Lava Fajã of Caloura results of basaltic lavas from the volcanic cones surrounding.
At North visit Praia de Santa Barbara (Beach) recognized by its magnific waves and scenary.
Ponta do Cintrão with a spetacular view of the North West coast
Salto do Cabrito Waterfall and its amazing mesmerizing surroundings.

Activity location

  • Salto do Cabrito
    • Ribeira Grande, Portugal, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Av. Infante Dom Henrique 5
    • 5 Avenida Infante Dom Henrique
    • 9500-762, Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal

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Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Fogo Volcano
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h7h
  • English

You will explore Fogo Volcano from South to North or the oposite the route its established according with weather conditions.
At 947m above the sea level rises Pico da Barrosa, where throughout the route we can observe the diversity of the local fauna and flora. An enormous crater hides the glamorous Lagoa do Fogo at the top of the Fogo (Fire) Volcano at 575m above sea level. The beauty of the scenery sharpens ours senses with the luxurious vegetation.
At South you visit Caloura's fishing harbour with and its Lava Fajã of Caloura results of basaltic lavas from the volcanic cones surrounding.
At North visit Praia de Santa Barbara (Beach) recognized by its magnific waves and scenary.
Ponta do Cintrão with a spetacular view of the North West coast
Salto do Cabrito Waterfall and its amazing mesmerizing surroundings.

Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$73.70 x 1 Adult$73.70
Total
Price is $73.70
Until Fri, May 3

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPersonal Accident Insurance
  • What's includedWhat's includedDriver/Certified nature guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • If canceled due to extreme weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication; If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund

Activity itinerary

Salto do Cabrito
  • 20m
On the way towards Ribeira Grande city, we will stop at the refreshing waterfall scenery of Salto do Cabrito.
Lagoa do Fogo
  • 20m
The Fogo Volcanic Complex, with an area of 2182ha , features an abundance of species of endemic flora and  secondary volcanism manifestations, that consists on fumaroles and hot springs. The  caldera of the Fogo Volcano is the smallest caldera collapse of the island of São Miguel, with about 15 thousand years. Given to its location in altitude, it is the most natural area and with the less human intervention suffered. It is an important hydrologic resource being classified as a Nature Reserve since 1974. Because of its structure, it plays an extremely important role particularly in the replacement of underground water, regulation of the water cycle, biomass production, retention of sediments and nutrients and is therefore classified as Ramsar site.
Caloura
  • 20m
Visit a Fishing Harbour on the south coast of the island and Ponta da Galera (from this point on the south coast to Ponta do Cintrão on the north coast its tha largest section os the island
Ponta da Cintrao
  • 10m
Here marks the north point where is the largest section of the island with a landscape carved by an imposing rock formation with an amazing view of the north coast also used as a whale whatching post.
Praia de Santa Barbara
  • 20m
Santa Barbara Beach at the North Coast known by is waves ideal for Surf with an amazing view of the ocean.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSalto do Cabrito
    • Ribeira Grande, Portugal, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAv. Infante Dom Henrique 5
    • 5 Avenida Infante Dom Henrique
    • 9500-762, Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal

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