The Azores · BUGGY RIDES
You drive, a guide leads, and the route runs on gravel the coaches cannot use. These 15 are compared on price per buggy, how long you are actually moving, licence rules and which ones climb the Sete Cidades rim.
Cruise volcanic lakes around Sete Cidades in a guided buggy, quad, or jeep. Great views, real time in nature, and good value.
“This was a great half day seeing the sites. Reuben was great, taught us lots and it was lovely to be in the fresh air for the afternoon.”
4-hour ATV tour around Sete Cidades, São Miguel, with Pedro and off-road crater views, helmets, gloves, and rain gear.
“Loved this excursion- highly recommend it! So much fun to see different nooks and crannies on a quad, and Pedro was a fantastic guide!”
Drive your own buggy around Sete Cidades, mixing on-road and off-road tracks for big caldera views with safety-minded guides.
“had an awesome time with my fiance here, great way to tour around the island, our guide was very friendly and safety oriented, if you're a highly experienced rider looking for adrenaline and have the need for speed then this might not be for you. but overall a very good experience!”
Drive a buggy around São Miguel’s Sete Cidades caldera, chase crater views, and learn island stories on the Green Route in 4 hours.
“The tour was a great day out. Pedro the guide was the most friendly, informative and knowledgeable guide. He came and picked us up from the cruise terminal and dropped us back at the end. There was a quick safety brief of the buggy and off we went. There was just the two of us and Pedro so a real private tour. We would highly recommend this tour and company.”
Terceira buggy tour in a small group, off-road thrills across the west and center, with Angra do Heroísmo pickup and easy driving.
“What a fun adventure! The views and scenery were amazing! I would highly recommend this activity for all ages! Also be sure to check out the geology center if you arrive at the facility.”
Drive an automatic 4x4 UTV through Terceira’s west side trails, forests, and mud, with a small-group guide and safety gear included.
“Amazing experience - far exceeded expectations. The buggy was ready to drive, trails were a mix of off-road and on road, scenery was unbeatable. One of the favorite things we did on Terceira. Highly recommended!”
Buggy off-road from Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades with fast access to viewpoints, helmet safety, and off-road thrills for a small group.
“An extraordinary experience!! We were with a 4-year-old boy who had a good time pipe! The scenery and roads have been very good. Our guide Luis was super friendly and patient despite being 45 minutes late due to a mix-up at the meeting point 😅. Very funny!Auto-translated”
4-hour quad or buggy tour through Sete Cidades crater, with exclusive off-road routes, top viewpoints, and local guidance for $81.
“It was so much fun! My husband and I shared a quad and it was comfortable for the 2 of us. We saw so many great sights and our awesome guide, Tiago, was very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend this!”
Half-day quad and buggy tour of Sete Cidades crater with major viewpoint stops, fun off-road driving, and guided history in English.
“We went on tour with Melissa and she was fantastic! Highly recommend taking some time to go on this tour, much more immersive than driving around the island.”
Quad or buggy through Sete Cidades with guide Pedro, big views at every stop, and a relaxed pace for about four hours on São Miguel.
“Amazing adventure, had great weather and our guide was fantastic! ATV's we're very new and we felt totally comfortable and safe.”
Shared UTV adventure to Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada, with lunch, helmets, and nonstop volcano rim views.
“My husband and I took a tour of Sete Cidades by ATV Buggy with Luis. It was amazing! It is the Best way to see the area! Fun and Excitiing .Highly recommend”
Open-air coast-to-coast buggy tour from Ponta Delgada with viewpoints, Lake of Fire stop, and lunch, small group, helmets included.
“You get very very dusty- plan accordingly. Wear goggles or glasses and bring a bandana to cover your mouth. It’s a fun experience overall I just wish we saw more iconic landmarks.”
Explore São Miguel’s Sete Cidades volcano by buggy on a small-group route to major viewpoints and lagoons for about 4 hours.
“Great experience for small groups. Two couples traveling together and saw all of the vantage points of the caldera. Patient and friendly guide. Even went above and beyond when we arrived as one of us left a phone in our cab and he made sure it was returned the hotel before we left. Highly recommend this tour!”
Drive a Side-by-Side through Sete Cidades volcano area on a safe half-day tour from Fenais da Luz, with stops for photos and views.
“The trip was amazing. We saw all of the highlights listed on the itinerary, learned a lot from our guide, and were able to experience the beauty of Sete Cidades without spending the day hiking! I’d recommend over and over again; it was a highlight of our trip!”
3.5-hour buggy tour on Pico Island through UNESCO vineyards and volcanic terrain, with goggles, helmet, wine tasting, and a great guide.
“This was a highlight of our tho. It is the best way to see absolutely everything - from the higher pastures and the vineyards. Plus do a tasting and go to the museum. The folks along the way we met were so warm and welcoming and Paulo is excellent in managing all of it. And the buggies are plain fun and easy to see so much. Yes it’s dusty - and that’s fine ! Do wear a face mask if you want. And bring a coat if it’s a cooler day. Paulo is professional and kind.”
Every kind of day out across the islands, and the best of each.
