15 Cycling Tours in the Azores Worth the Day

1.Quad Biking – Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 883 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $82Our pick

Half-day quad biking from Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades, with rugged trails, big viewpoints, and lagoon crater views. English guided.

“This was an excellent experience!! I would give this 6 stars if I could. Felipe was an excellent guide and made sure to explain safety guidelines very well, showed us stunning spots around the island that I had never even heard of before (despite extensive research beforehand), and gave recommendations for good restaurants and stops for travelers. He even helped us with a flat tire after the tour! This was my partners and my first time driving a buggy and the path started with a good warm up to allow us to get used to driving, then we were able to zip along steep and bumpy dirt roads to many…”

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2.Kayaking and Biking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 142 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Kayak Lagoa das Sete Cidades, then pedal Sete Cidades village on mountain bikes in a self-guided 3-hour adventure, from $41.

“Personalized tour and itinerary to meet the needs of the group. Carlos was outstanding and accommodating and friendly. He was able to answer all our questions, and encouraged us to take a dip in the waters much colder than we would’ve otherwise attempted 😊. I would recommend this trip for anyone wanting to see beauty of the mountains and valleys outside of Porto area!”

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3.E-bike Sete Cidades- “All Mountain” bike program

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

Ride an e-MTB around Sete Cidades with crater-rim views, the blue and green lakes, and guided stops for a small-group 3-4 hour outing.

“Great cycling tour in the Azores! The scenery was beautiful, the bikes were in good condition, and the guide was fantastic. A fun and active way to explore the islands!”

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4.E-Bike Tour Monte Brasil | Terceira Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $47

E-bike Monte Brasil on Terceira with pickup, small group rides, and guided stops at four peaks for sweeping Angra views.

“The bikes are large mountain bikes for tall adults. I am a 5’4 59 year old woman who rides an e bike on a regular basis at home and even with the saddle at the lowest setting I was unable to touch the ground. The bike route is a very steep incline and the bike was very hard to handle. One member of the group lost his battery twice on the ride and my husbands brakes failed on the descent down hill. Another women in the group who was about 5’7 also complained that the bike was too big. There were no options of bike sizes to choose from. The…”

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5.E-Bike Tour Monte Brasil | Terceira Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $46

E-bike tour of Monte Brasil from Angra do Heroísmo, guided by experts. Fortress views, quiet paths, and big panoramas in 1.5 hours.

“Highly recommend, lively tour guide, the bike ride combines a history lesson, super views and exercise.”

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6.Quad Bike Tour – Sete Cidades from North Coast (Full Day) with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $144

Guided full-day quad bike tour through Sete Cidades, Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul, with included lunch, gear, fuel, and small-group attention.

“We had a great day on our quad bike tour. The quad bikes were well maintained, and the guide started off slowly to give us a chance to acclimate. There was a lot of fog the day of our tour, but the guide did a great job working around that, to optimize our experience and views. We very much enjoyed the conversation at lunch with our guide. And the food was excellent! We 100% recommend this tour. It was a fantastic way to see the west side of the island!”

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7.E-Bike Tour West Side | Third Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $70

E-bike the west side of Terceira from Angra. Fishing ports, Doze Ribeiras church stops, and free cheese tasting in 3 to 4 hours.

“This was a top level experience and I am so happy that we booked this tour. 100% worth it! James and Andre were so warm and friendly and made us feel so comfortable. The bikes are top quality and very easy to ride. Bicycling through Terceira was a bucket list experience! James took us on backroads that are not on the map for a unique tour! The views were spectacular! We highly highly recommend! Thank you James and Andre!”

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8.Sete Cidades Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $11Best value

Rent a mountain bike in Sete Cidades for $11, grab a helmet and insurance, then ride 1 to 2 hours on your own routes around the lake.

“Good bike (8-speed), good helmet, amazing biking space. What could be better?”

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9.Guided Electric Mountain Bike in Sete Cidades

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Electric e-bike tour of Sete Cidades from Blue and Green lakes viewpoints to Sete Cidades village, with pickup from Ponta Delgada.

“This was a great way to see a lot of the area in a short time. We went all around the rim. Our guide was so fun and encouraging for my sister who had never used an ebike. After a practice on the flat area, she was good to go. We had several stops to admire the views and learned about the plants and history. The scenery is breathtaking.”

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10.E-Bike Rental Sete Cidades

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 13 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $17

Rent an e-bike in Sete Cidades on São Miguel, Azores. Explore twin lakes and viewpoints in 1-2 hours for about $17.

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11.Sete Cidades Jeep, Bike, & Kayak Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 7 hours · from $94

Jeep, bike, and kayak your way through Sete Cidades, with crater paddling, lake shore cycling, and a hearty included lunch in Azores.

“Excursión más que recomendada, muy completa y en cuanto al personal 10/10 Philip un grande!”

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12.Patchwork e-Bike Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Patchwork e-bike ride in Terceira, Angra do Heroísmo. Soft volcanic-crater cycling, cows and flat roads, hotel pickup, 3.5 hours.

“This was our most amazing guided tour of all. Tiago is an excellent guide and we loved our scenic route combined with his vast knowledge of the history and geology of this spectacular island. 5 stars with a highly recommended.”

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13.E-Bike Tour Praia Vitória | Terceira Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $46

E-bike ride in Praia da Vitória, Terceira, with a guided coast loop and Miradouro do Facho views. Pickup, small groups, 2 hours.

“Jaime was an awesome guide. His KLM bikes are amazIng. The tour around the beach to St Maria was really great; the views are incredible. Loved every minute.”

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14.Guided E-bike Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Ride electric bikes through Sete Cidades’ Blue and Green Lakes, stopping at top viewpoints. Guided, helmeted, and 3 hours of value.

“This event was such a great experience! Hugo was our guide and I really enjoyed seeing the area on the e bike! We went along back areas as well as the main roads and always felt safe . Would highly recommend!”

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15.E-bike Sete Cidades Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

3-hour guided e-bike ride in Sete Cidades, cycling crater rims, quiet lake bays, and Lake Santiago with ocean and Azores views.

“Our guide Warren was fantastic. He put safety and comfort level for the group above all else. Constantly looking behind to see that we were all ok. Lots of information about the area which made it very interesting. We have already recommended the activity and company to other travelers we have met up with. Ask for Warren and you are guaranteed a nice bike ride. Also if we had just rented bikes we wouldn’t have seen anywhere as much or learned as much.”

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