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Tour

Lagoa do Fogo Hiking Tour

Description. A hiking tour to Lagoa do Fogo starts at João Bosco Mota Amaral Avenue in Ponta Delgada. The 7.5-mile (12-km) trail leads to a volcanic lagoon in the crater of Água de Pau volcano. Along the way, you'll pass through eucalyptus...

  • 7 hours - 1 day

Description

A hiking tour to Lagoa do Fogo starts at João Bosco Mota Amaral Avenue in Ponta Delgada. The 7.5-mile (12-km) trail leads to a volcanic lagoon in the crater of Água de Pau volcano. Along the way, you'll pass through eucalyptus forests, observing unique vegetation and wildlife native to the Azores. A stop at the lagoon's edge offers stunning views of the village of Vila Franca do Campo and its islet. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the lagoon before descending through pastures and vegetation. The tour concludes with a visit to Agua D'Alto beach before returning to Ponta Delgada after 7 hours.

Prices

Included

  • Transport by minibus
  • English–speaking guide
  • Picnic lunch

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Location

Activity location

Portas do Mar, 9500-763 Ponta Delgada, Portugal