Ride along the northern coast of São Miguel Island on a 4x4 day tour of the Nordeste region. Stop off in Ribeira Grande, Porto Formoso, and Povoação Village. Travel the Tronqueira Mountain Trail and drive to the top of Pico Bartolomeu.

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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English, Portuguese
Pickup included: You will be picked up from your hotel if it is located in Ponta Delgada or surrounding areas.
Private or small groups available

Highlights

Explore the Nordeste region of São Miguel Island in a 4x4 vehicle
See the amazing landscapes, craters, hills, and roads
Drive to Pico Bartolomeu and ride up the Tronqueira Mountain Trail
Choose between a shared group or private tour

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The Nordeste is one of the lesser-known destinations of Portugal, yet it remains one of the most beautiful areas of São Miguel Island. Spend a day exploring the area in a 4x4, traveling along the coast to Ribeira Grande and Porto Formoso, among others. The the 4x4 will climb to one of the highest peaks on the island: the Pico Bartolomeu. From here, you can see the highest mountain on the island, the Pico da Vara. After marveling at the sight, drive along the famous Tronqueira Mountain Trail to one of the oldest parts of the island, ending in Povoação Village.

Includes

Pick-up and drop off from Ponta Delgada
Guide
Insurance

Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Tips
Gifts and souvenirs

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

Pets
Weapons or sharp objects
Luggage or large bags
Unaccompanied minors

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 15 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4.3/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Safety
4.8/5

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Wow what a memorable tour this was! We cannot stop talking about it. Our guide Joao (John) was something else. He fluently speaks 6 languages, very professional, knowledgeable and funny! Not only he showed us the main sites but he also took us off the beaten track! I definitely recommend this tour 100%. Will be back next year and go on another trip with Joao.

October 13, 2021

Great day, nice guide, good and safe car driver

We had a great day and we saw so many beautiful landscapes. The guide Felipe was very friendly and told us a lot. He was also a good and safe car driver. It was really fun to drive around in a Land Roover. Thanks!

May 6, 2019

See the island off the tourist route

Fabulous tour off the beaten tourist track, beautiful views. Luisa was an excellent guide, knew her island history, nothing was too much trouble for her. Would highly recommend 4 WD Nordeste tour.

April 5, 2019

Full-Day 4x4 Nordeste Azores Tour from Ponta Delgada

Full-Day 4x4 Nordeste Azores Tour from Ponta Delgada

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Great day, nice guide, good and safe car driver

See the island off the tourist route