Farm visits · SAO MIGUEL FARM TOURS
Good sao miguel farm tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Join a small group of up to eight with guides such as André, Mario, or Leandra for an eight-hour São Miguel tour. Visit Gorreana Tea Plantation, soak at Terra Nostra, see Furnas Lake and volcanic calderas, taste local foods, and finish with Azorean pineapple.
“Guide Andre is awesome guy! Tea factory was nice, also Terra Nostra. Cozido was delicious.”
Spend eight hours exploring São Miguel with a small group of up to eight people. Visit Santa Iria, Gorreana Tea Factory, Furnas fumaroles, and Vila Franca do Campo, then taste underground-cooked stew and soak in Terra Nostra’s thermal waters. Guides including Joaquim, João, José, and Nuno lead tours in English, Portuguese, or Spanish.
“Jose was very informative! He was very impressive explaining information in Spanish & English as we had a Spanish couple on our trip. Lunch was fabulous with generous portions. We had time to get in the thermal bath at Terra Nostra too!”
Spend about eight hours exploring São Miguel’s east side with guides such as Joaquim, Bruno, João, or José. Visit Gorreana Tea Plantation, watch cozido stew being cooked underground, enjoy a local lunch, and choose an optional soak at Terra Nostra Park. Pickup and a small minivan are available.
“Our guide was amazing! He answered all the questions we had. Explained all the sights in detail. Even spoke Spanish and English to accommodate us all. Beautiful sights and good lunch.”
Spend two full days touring São Miguel with a local guide such as João, Diogo, Andrea, or Vera. See Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, Furnas, Nordeste, tea and pineapple plantations, waterfalls, and volcanic springs. Lunch is optional, and pickup is available around Ponta Delgada, Lagoa, and Ribeira Grande.
“This tour was amazing..would highly recommend to anyone visiting Sao Miguel. The weather is unpredictable and something you cant control but the tour guides made it a n amazing experience none the less.”
Spend eight hours touring São Miguel by van with an English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Terra Nostra Park, Furnas hot springs, Pico do Ferro, Gorreana Tea Factory, and coastal viewpoints. Lunch, tea tasting, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included, but Terra Nostra entry costs extra.
Spend about eight hours touring São Miguel in a small, air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide. Visit Gorreana Tea Factory, Ribeira dos Caldeirões, Furnas, Lagoa das Furnas, and volcanic calderas, with hotel pickup near Ponta Delgada, Lagoa, or Ribeira Grande.
“We really enjoyed the tour with Vera. She was very knowledgeable about the island and the places we visited. The park with the waterfalls was my favorite but Furnas was also very impressive.”
Begin at Herdade do Ananás with a guided look at São Miguel’s pineapple-growing tradition, then soak in a greenhouse pool surrounded by plants before dinner made with local, sustainable products. Guides including João, Miguel, Nicole, and Andrea have led this intimate evening experience.
“What an amazing experience! From the short tour of the property, swimming in the pool with everyone, and a fantastic dinner I highly recommend this tour and meal to anyone who is visiting Ponta Delgado.”
Join Vítor from Islanders for a private, small-group visit to a working Azorean dairy farm near Praia da Vitória. You’ll pet cows, milk one by hand outdoors, taste fresh milk, learn about organic production, and finish with cheese and wine in a private home.
“The tour was amazing. Victor (the tour guide) was very nice 🙂”
At Bee Love Farm on São Miguel, Peter introduces you to beekeeping through honey, propolis, pollen, royal jelly, and honey liqueur tastings. You’ll learn how bees develop, put on protective clothing, inspect a hive, and make a fragrant beeswax candle during this private, two-hour visit.
“Very warm welcome at a great location,followed by a very good presentation from the staff.Good tasting drinks and honeys were available,bee keeping is a safe and amazing experience as well”
Spend about four and a half hours exploring São Miguel with guide Samuel Rego. You’ll stop at Santa Iria Viewpoint, tour Gorreana Tea Plantation, then hike Moinho do Felix’s medium-difficulty trails to three waterfalls, with time for a swim and hiking sticks provided.
“Very scenic and slightly hilly hike. The 3 waterfalls were stunning! Our tour guide Samuel was very friendly, patient, accommodating, and knowledgeable. He answered every question we had and provided information about Sao Miguel its history. Samuel made our fist excursion in the Azores welcoming and memorable. He helped take amazing pictures that will last a lifetime. Highly recommend Green Corner Tours!”
Spend about five hours exploring São Miguel’s volcanic Furnas Valley with a private guide. Visit Gorreana Tea Plantation, watch cozido cooking underground, enjoy Pico do Ferro views, and finish with dinner. Poça da D. Beija entry costs €16 extra and must be booked ahead.
“Mario was fantastic! Incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating. We would absolutely book another tour with Mario next time on island.”
Explore São Miguel in a private SUV with pickup in Ponta Delgada, Lagoa, or Ribeira Grande. Your guide takes you to Lagoa do Fogo, Caldeira Velha, old towns, a liquor distillery, ceramics factory, black sand beaches, Caloura, and a pineapple plantation. Carlos is praised for his stories and flexibility.
“Wow, what a day! We can not say enough amazing things about our wonderful guide Carlos. He is so full of knowledge and eager to share both facts and lore about the island but also the other islands. Wonderful storyteller. The day was even better than we hoped it could be and can't wait to return so we can book another day with Carlos!”
At Apiário Margaridas near Lagoa, beekeeper Carolina leads a small, two-hour visit through bee biology, hive life, Azorean plants and honey. You wear protective gear, handle a frame of bees, look for the queen and finish with a tasting of different honeys.
“Unique fun way to learn about bees! We felt safe the entire time & enjoyed learning from Carolina. Not your usual tourist attraction but a great way to support the local economy & learn more about bees & the Azores.”
Spend 6 to 7 hours with Azorean Tales visiting Lagoa do Fogo, Cerâmica Vieira, a working apiary, a traditional restaurant area in Lagoa, and an Azorean pineapple plantation. Protective beekeeping clothing, transport, WiFi, powerbanks, pickup, and drop-off are included.
“It was a great trip with a lit if stops and a great guide! Will definitely book another trip with them again.”
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