This lake is the highest above sea level in Sao Miguel. A sleeping volcano sits in an undisturbed landscape. Set in the central part of the island, the lake is high above the villages, in a protected natural reserve.
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
- Small group
- Limited to 8 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Starting times 9:00 AM, 2:00 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, Portuguese
- Pickup included
- we be waiting in meeting point or in hotel 20 a 15 minutes before start the tour
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the Pineapple Plantation
- See the beautiful Fire Lake in 937m a altitude
- Tasty the tradiccional Azorean liquers
- relax in the warm waters of the Caldeira Velha
Full description
This tour starts in a parish village Faja de baixo, famous for the cultivation of pineapple. There, you'll have the opportunity of seeing the whole process of pineapple cultivation of the Azores.
On reaching the town of Ribeira Grande, discover the architecture from this cities and of the island, pass by viewing points that overlook part of the north coast of the Sao Miguel. You'll have the opportunity to taste some traditional liquors. Visit the thermals of Ribeira Grande Boilers, a thermal suite constructed in the nineteenth century. In the central zone of the valley lies a large amount of clear blue boiling water.
Afterwards, you'll stop in the natural park of the Caldeira Velha for a relaxing stroll. Experience direct contact with nature. The Fire Lake, is a lake of very blue water, surrounded by dense and lush vegetation. It is the highest lagoon of the island of Sao Miguel, situated in the Pico da Barrosa at 937 meters.
Includes
- Private driver/guide
- Insurance
- Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Lunch
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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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Comfortable clothes
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Infant seats are available upon request if advised at time of booking
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time
