Nordeste is a village situated on the northeast of the Island, the region is also famous for its lovely gardens and the flowered streets and roads filled with natural beauty and exuberant vegetation.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, Portuguese
- Pickup included
- You will be picked up from your hotel if it is located in Ponta Delgada or the surrounding areas. There is also the possibility to be picked up the at the cruise dock Portas do Mar cruise harbor.
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Highlights
- View native wildlife in their natural environment
- Explore the lansdscape of the Northeast region of São Miguel Island
- See the amazing viewpoints, craters, hills and roads
- Discover the watermill and waterfalls in Natural Park Ribeira do Caldeiroes
- Visit the first Village of Sao Miguel (Povoacao) and explore the center of this village
Full description
Traveling from Ponta Delgada towards Nordeste village, a circuit is made by the north coast of the island. Your first stop will be at Ribeira grande along with Ribeira dos Caldeirões and Natural Park.
Here, you can visit a watermill, several waterfalls and a souvenir store. Continuing the tour, stop at the viewpoint Vista dos Barcos, where you can observe the most Eastern point of the island Ponta do Arnel, a lighthouse and small fishing port. Visit the viewpoint of Ponta do Sossego, a garden full of various flowers overlooking the sea and mountains. Next stop, Ponta da Madruga viewpoint, another location with a unique view of the island, where many people enjoy their summer dawns to watch the sun rise from the ocean. Continue through the south coast to Povoação village, first populated on the island by the year of 1432.
Stop for lunch with a menu of your choice. After lunch, visit a garden and proceed to Ponta Delgada through the south coast, passing by Furnas and Vila Franca do Campo village and Lagoa city.
Includes
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Guide/ driver
- Insurance
- Lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Gifts
- Personal expenses
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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- Comfortable shoes
