São Miguel: the Majestic North Tour (Waterfalls w/Lunch)

Lagoa do Fogo and Salto Cabrito. Ribeira Grande. Explore the north off the beaten path to reach splendid waterfalls and viewpoints. Regional Buffet Lunch. Tea Plantations. Optional hikes and swim.
Discover the splendid wonders on the North side of São Miguel, we'll drive between different villages to reach some of the most splendid views and waterfalls our island has to offer. Indulge your tasting buds with local organic products ranging from tea, fruits and/or liquors.

- Start this tour driving up to the Fire Peak where the Lagoa do Fogo (Fire Lagoon) is nestled. Excellent photo opportunities of both south and north sides of the island arise at the top of the most recent volcanic formation of São Miguel. Feel the involving nature mixed with abundant bird sounds.(The visit time may be rearranged depending on the cloud coverage)
Walk to the Salto do Cabrito optional, depending on your physical aptitude.

- Visit the second biggest city on the island, Ribeira Grande, the capital of surf. We'll make quick stops on the emblematic beaches, see a waterfall that drops directly to the ocean and have a stroll around the historical center.

- On our way down we'll get off the main road to discover some of the older roads used by our ancestors to travel through the north, where nature has retaken its space due to minimal human intervention. Admire beautiful landscapes of the northern cliffs, hills and pastures from privileged viewpoints.

- Learn about the traditional tea cultivation and processing at two different plantations: one with a more modern infrastructure, with a large offer of souvenirs and products (Gorreana) and the other one more ancient where most of the traits of older days were kept and breathtaking views (Porto Formoso). Try the tea from the very few places of complete tea production in Europe.

- Indulge your tasting buds with our regional food, you'll have options of meat, fish and vegetarian in this buffet of traditionally made local food. (Starter, Main Course, Drink, Dessert and Coffee included).

- Discover some of the picturesque waterfalls at the island where the water never ceases and nature is lush and full of vibrant colors. The Ribeira dos Caldeirões encompasses all these feelings and more, walk along a valley full of waterfalls and old water mills.

- Take a short walk near the coastline to observe the marvelous sea view and get a closer look of the cliffs that arise all along the northern coast.

If we still have time left, we'll be able to visit a pineapple plantation before finishing off, the choice will be on the table.

لضمان التوفر، احجز في أقرب وقت ممكن. الحجز المبكر يستحق النظر خاصة إذا كنت تخطط للرحلة خلال موسم الذروة مثل العطلات العامة أو عطلات نهاية الأسبوع.

يمكنك إلغاء هذه الرحلة بدون تكلفة حتى 24 ساعات قبل بدء الرحلة. إذا قمت بالإلغاء بعد 24 ساعات أو لم تحضر في الرحلة، فسيتم تحصيل السعر الكامل للنشاط. التأخر في الاستلام أو المغادرة سيعتبر كعدم حضور.