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Top 15 Ponta Delgada and São Miguel Tours

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From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip - Catamaran vs Zodiac: how the boat choice changes comfort and viewing

1.From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,109 reviews · 3 hours · from $82Start here

3-hour whale and dolphin watching from Ponta Delgada with marine biologist commentary, catamaran or Zodiac boats, and a second trip if no sightings.

“Staff were helpful, friendly and knowledgeable, made the trip so much more. We were on the water for 3 hours and had multiple dolphin sightings, and a Sei whale for good measure. Boat was pretty full, and everyone wants the best view so choose your seats accordingly.”

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São Miguel West: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch

São Miguel West: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch - From Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades, it’s all about scale

São Miguel West Full Day Tour with Setes Cidades Including Lunch

São Miguel West Full Day Tour with Setes Cidades Including Lunch - Ribeira Grande: A Picture-Perfect Warm-Up

São Miguel East Van Tour with Lunch: Furnas & Nordeste

São Miguel East Van Tour with Lunch: Furnas & Nordeste - Meeting Up in Ponta Delgada and Getting Into the Day

São Miguel East: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch

São Miguel East: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch - Riding in an Air-Conditioned 9-Seater With a Small Group

5.São Miguel East: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,124 reviews · from $85

An 8-hour small-group van tour of East São Miguel, from Santa Iria and Furnas mud pools to Nordeste cliffs, with cozido lunch.

“This was one of the best tours i’ve ever been on!! I saw soooo many different places and learned so much about the island. Elena was the BEST guide she made the whole experience so great! I can’t recommend enough I really had the best day”

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São Miguel Azores: Half-Day Whale Watching Trip

São Miguel Azores: Half-Day Whale Watching Trip - Meeting on shore and the briefing that sets expectations

6.São Miguel Azores: Half-Day Whale Watching Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 983 reviews · from $74

Half-day whale watching from the Azores with skippers, biologists, and lookouts, safe distances, and strong odds of sightings.

“I wasn’t expecting the speedboat however it was really fun. We were little disappointed at the beginning seeing just dolphins however at the end we all were lucky to see whales :)!!! As per the guide it was first time this year! The whole crew was just amazing. I really do recommend this one.”

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Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande

Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande - The Gear and Briefing That Keep It Fun, Not Frantic

7.Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 965 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Canyoning in Ribeira Grande, Azores, with disinfected gear and optional jumps, rappelling in clear water. Small group.

“We went to the Azores for our honeymoon and booked this tour on one of our days. I cannot express how much we enjoyed this experience! My husband had done repelling before but this was my first time and both Bruno and David were extremely supportive, patient, and loads of fun. I think I now got the repelling bug and want to do it again! The entire experience felt safe, and very exciting. We lucked out on being in a smaller group (2 other couples) and the weather was fantastic. We got to do an extra canyon and just chatted with everyone. If you are visiting the island, definitely book…”

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Small-Group Ponta Delgada Food Tour in Azores

Small-Group Ponta Delgada Food Tour in Azores - Meet at Portas da Cidade, then follow the food trail

8.Small-Group Ponta Delgada Food Tour in Azores

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 884 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

A 3.5-hour small-group walking food tour in Ponta Delgada, with market stops and multiple tastings of Azorean specialties.

“There is some walking involved but very manageable. The restaurants were all very good and many were sit down family style. Nadia gave us a history lesson on the food and history of the islands. We left very satisfied and ate at places that I wouldn't necessary have known to even try.”

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Sao Miguel: Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience

Sao Miguel: Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience - The trip in: van ride, quick arrival, then safety first

9.Sao Miguel: Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 751 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $82

Canyoning in São Miguel’s Caldeirões Park with rappel, optional jumps, natural slide, and zipline, near Ponta Delgada.

“It was a great day! The staff was great, clear instructions, very patient and professional. I'm 65 years old, and had this experience with my adult children and it was a blast. I was a little nervous, but they made it easy and comfortable.”

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Azores Whale Watching Tour – Ponta Delgada

Azores Whale Watching Tour – Ponta Delgada - Your boat choice changes the whole experience

10.Azores Whale Watching Tour – Ponta Delgada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 740 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Whale and dolphin spotting from Ponta Delgada on an open boat with marine experts. Pick a speedboat or catamaran for 2 to 3 hours.

“Excellent tour with good information. A fun morning! They prepare you well for the trip and make sure you will be warm and comfortable.”

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São Miguel: Glass Bottom Boat Tour with Snorkeling

São Miguel: Glass Bottom Boat Tour with Snorkeling - The glass-bottom boat: your easiest path to Azores sea life

11.São Miguel: Glass Bottom Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 633 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Glass-bottom boat and guided snorkeling at Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo, with a marine biologist briefing from São Miguel.

“The enthusiasm of the staff including the Captain Edmundo was wonderful . They were all very knowledgeable about the area including the birds and marine life in the area. While snorkelling they took a lot of efforts to show us various different species. We were lucky to see a Moray Eel too.. Overall it was a great experience which I would recommend completely! We left after a glass of wine and having made new friends in the Azores!”

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São Miguel: Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Tour with Lunch

São Miguel: Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Tour with Lunch - Pickup and Your Day’s Pace Out of Ponta Delgada

12.São Miguel: Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 565 reviews · 8 hours · from $83

Full-day São Miguel tour of Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo with hotel pickup, viewpoints, and an included Azores lunch.

“An incredible day with Jo learning all about the history, geography, and culture of the island (with a handful of brilliant stories) while admiring its beautiful landscapes. We cannot recommend highly enough this experience!”

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São Miguel Island: 2-Day Guided Island Tour with Meal Add-on

São Miguel Island: 2-Day Guided Island Tour with Meal Add-on - Pickup Timing, Where You Start, and How the Day Feels

13.São Miguel Island: 2-Day Guided Island Tour with Meal Add-on

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 558 reviews · from $135

A 2-day guided São Miguel tour with hot springs, volcano viewpoints, tea and liquor tastings, plus optional lunch add-on.

“Henry was an excellent driver, which was really important when going up and down the mountains and volcanoes in the fog. The tour was very well paced with stops all along the way at different tastings, plantations, churches, and viewpoints. Henry has lived in the Azores his entire life and knows so much about the history of the islands. He shared so much information while he was driving around. Every time anybody had a question, he had a full depth of knowledge and answered the question plus more info. It was very foggy the first day so we couldn’t stop at some of the view points. He made it a…”

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Islet Tour- Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo

Islet Tour- Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo - Starting at R. do Baixio 6: finding Vila Water Sports Center fast

14.Islet Tour- Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 471 reviews · 1 hour · from $24Lowest price

A 1-hour guided speedboat tour around Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo, with close cave views and optional snorkeling gear included.

“We admired the passion the both guides that took us had about the island, the islet, and history. Was the perfect amount of time out on the water to get to know such a marvel Congrats to Pedro and Carlos! They were amazing! Pedro was so relaxed and easy to listen to not trying to shove information down our throat. Carlos the driver is a true seaman. You can really tell he loves the ocean. Great team!”

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Azores: Sete Cidades Scenic Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada

Azores: Sete Cidades Scenic Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada - Meeting in Ponta Delgada and Getting Ready for Off-Road