Azores: Unforgettable Sete Cidades Twin Lakes Tour

We thoroughly enjoyed our day. The company was able to provide the full experience despite the rain. We learned so much and with 8 of us in a very comfortable van, it was so much better than a bus full with slow lines and limited time. The only thing I’d add is that if you want to swim at the thermal pool, bring your swimsuit and a towel. We did not, but we loved walking thru the park instead.

Nice small group. Tour guide fluent and very informed and detailed. Highly recommend. Reasonable pricing. This tour doesn’t include lunch.

This was a very interesting and informative tour. The guide was outgoing and knowledgeable. He made our excursion an awesome experience. The volcanos are awesome; especially the one that blows smoke back at you. Enjoyed going to the hot springs and putting our feet in the hot water and then the cold. My feet felt rejuvenated.

This tour did not produce what was promised. There was no water available to us. We left late and people from another ship were allowed to join us which resulted in our tour being rushed because their ship had a different departure time . Our guide didn't give us pineapple sampling as other guides were doing and the stop at the tea plantation did not have any tea tasting or time to shop. I have used Viator many times before and this was my first negative experience.

Our tour covered a lot in a limited day due to it being a shore excursion. John was very knowledgeable and offered many interesting stories and facts about his beautiful island home.

Our guide Joao was congenial and knowledgeable. However, we did not get the tour that was described in the purchased itinerary. I had no internet so I couldn't provide proof. The tour only included Sete Cidades but not Furnas volcano nor the tea plantation which I was looking forward to. Instead there was a stop at a pineapple plantation which nobody in the group was interested in. While Sete Cidades was amazing, there are no bathrooms at the viewpoint. The bathroom stop is a 5 min drive to a restaurant in the village. However, the line was long due to several tour buses that day and there is only 1 stall for women. The time waiting in line could have been better spent exploring the village. If you do choose this tour, make sure you print your itinerary.

Diogo was outstanding. Went out of his way to show us everything the island had to offer. Even though the weather was bad, he found a way to get us the best experience. His knowledge of the island was amazing. Highly recommended him and this tour.

Lovely and informative tour of high points of Sao Miguel island including Sete Cidades, tea factory, north coast lookout, Furnas and hot springs and Terra Nostra garden. Diogo was helpful and informative about life in the Azores as well as information on sites. Entertaining. A great outing. Highly recommended.

What a beautiful excursion we had with Jose Melo. Jose was so informative about his island. The drive was so beautiful. A stop at a tea factory was educational and very scenic as well. The stops at Sete Cicades and Furnas Volcano were remarkable. We also stopped for a lunch break at a very cute local bakery shop in town, we loved it all! Thank you Jose, you made this so memorable for us, we want to come back!

We would visit the Azores again. Our tour guide was well versed in the islands history. Beautiful, lush landscaping and rolling volcanic hills. Amazing day. Thank you.