Lagoa do Fogo Nature Hike
Familiarize yourself with local flora on this fun volcano tour. You'll also get to see one of Portugal's famous volcanic lakes up close!
Enjoy hours of sightseeing on this active tour from Ponta Delgada. During this tour, you'll check out the natural flora and other breathtaking sights on one of Portugal's most scenic trails. Book your tour today and get ready for an awe-inspiring experience. Your tour starts on a dirt path that brings you up close to vegetation like New Zealand flax and conteiras. Eventually you'll reach the edges of Lagoa do Fogo; the crater lake is a protected area, so you'll find uninterrupted landscapes for miles. As you make your ascent, there will be opportunities to take great photos of your surroundings, including the charming town, Vila Franco do Campo This tour includes a picnic lunch, which will be eaten by the banks of the lagoon. You will have the opportunity to just relax or go for a swim in the most pristine lagoon of Sao Miguel. On the way back to the meeting point, you'll take another path that also cuts through pastures and other areas rich in vegetation. Your return trip includes a stop to Caloura Harbor's bathing area.
- Duration
- 6.5 hours
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions Group
- A taxi (approximately 7 EUR each way, not included) may be needed to reach your departure location.
- We recommend wearing your swimsuit under comfortable clothing, walking shoes or hiking boots, and a light jacket. We also encourage you to bring an extra shirt or sweatshirt, a snack, water, a towel, a backpack, sunscreen, and a hat.
- Guests ages 18 years and younger must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardian, or have some form of a written authorization from them.
- Food & beverages: A picnic lunch is included.
Excursion purchases are fully refundable outside of 14 days prior to the tour date. Beginning on the 14th day prior to the tour date, excursion purchases are non-refundable.