The Azores · VAN TOURS
Every island week has one free day too few. These 15 van tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
A small-group van day through west São Miguel, from Sete Cidades viewpoints to Boca do Inferno, lava coasts, and Lagoa do Fogo lunch.
“Had lots of fun and saw amazing views out amazing guide Sam changed the itinerary right on time so we’ll be able to see some great views we would have missed otherwise because of mist and had lots to tell”
A small-group van day across east São Miguel, with Furnas geothermal stops, waterfall trails, Nordeste viewpoints, and included cozido lunch.
“Mario is a wonderful guide and driver! He shared so many interesting things. Even the rain didn't stop us from having a great time. Thank you.”
Small-group East São Miguel day tour from Ponta Delgada, with Furnas geothermal fields, waterfall walks, and lunch cooked in the ground.
“Wonderful Eastern tour of the island. Spent sufficient time at each stop, not too long or short. Max was very informative throughout the tour. Very kind and cautious driver. Would recommend Max and this tour.”
Skip the crowds on an 8-hour AC van tour of São Miguel with short walks to geothermal spots, waterfalls, cliffs, and included buffet lunch for $88.
“Manual was the best, thanks for everything. We had so much fun!”
7-hour Terceira van tour from Angra, featuring Monte Brasil views, east-coast pools and history, and Queijo Vaquinha cheese tasting in A/C comfort.
“Amelia was great and answered all of our questions! great Tour!”
Full-day Terceira van tour with Monte Brasil and Biscoitos lava pools, plus viewpoints, cheese tasting, pickup, and lunch in Praia da Vitória.
“Great experience with Jaime and Gabriel at Azores Nature Tours! They’re both very passionate about showing off the beauty of Terceira and providing high quality tour and client services. Jaime went above and beyond to pick me up and drop me off at the airport, as I was only on the island for a day! Very grateful for this service, as it would have been difficult for me otherwise. I was also the only person on the tour that didn’t speak Portuguese, and Gabriel made sure to be accommodating (speak English, as well). He provided the group with many historical and scientific facts about Terceira and the Azores. If you…”
Half-day Underground Van Tour on Terceira visits lava caves, sulfur springs, and Biscoitos natural pools, with pickup and an English guide.
“Very interesting sights with a very knowledgeable, entertaining guide. I highly recommend this tour.”
Half-day West Coast Van Tour on Terceira: Monte Brasil, Queijo Vaquinha cheese tasting, Biscoitos natural pools, and air-conditioned comfort.
“This tour rocked! We saw a lot of points I wasn’t actually expecting (patchwork quilt, drive through the black mysteries, stop at Biscoitos swimming hole) so even though this tour goes to the cave and the sulfur field it’s a pretty good overview of the west coast too. Rafa was super knowledgeable and led us through the cave herself. Bring some cash for street vendor food and a swimsuit!”
Half-day West Coast Van Tour of Terceira, Portugal: Monte Brasil views, São Mateus port, Queijo Vaquinha cheese tasting, Biscoitos pools.
“My sister and I did this trip on a Sunday morning with Amelia as our guide. She was right on time to pick us up at our hotel, she’s a good driver and her English tour information was excellent! This tour easy for two old ladies (63 and 70 years old) to manage as long as you are able to get in and out of a van easily! I especially liked the forested picnic area we visited and enjoyed the cheese factory as well.”
Half-day minivan tour in São Miguel: Sete Cidades twin lakes, famous viewpoints, and a church stop with hotel pickup for $57.67.
“We were lucky to have Romeo Presunga as our 1/2 day guide. He was incredible! Totally professional, and so knowledgeable!! The 6 of us ALL agreed! Thank you for assigning Romeo to our group!”
Half-day Underground Van Tour on Terceira, Azores: lava tubes, sulfur fumaroles, and volcanic sites with hotel pickup and air-conditioned comfort.
“Las explicaciones de nuestro guía André y ser un grupo reducido de personas”
Full-day Terceira van tour from Angra do Heroísmo with hotel pickup, wine tasting, and lunch at local eateries.
“Our guide Darcio was the best. So knowledgeable, attentive and fun. We had a lot of fun and met some wonderful people, thanks!!”
Private Furnas and Gorreana tea day trip with pickup, dark-sand beach views, thermal wonders, fumaroles, and a factory tasting.
“We had a wonderful full-day van tour with Lana and Pavel. We had been on another full-day tour the previous day, and the tour with Lana and Pavel was flexible so that we didn’t repeat any sites. Lana is an amazing resource for info about the Azores, from history to geography to local culture and food and resources. Pavel is very knowledgeable about the local area and was very adept at navigating the narrow, local city streets to the off the beaten path back roads. Both Lana and Pavel are exceptionally warm and accommodating. We highly recommend this worthwhile tour of the island.”
A full-day van tour of São Jorge with viewpoints, natural pool swimming, a buffet lunch, and stops for church and cheese culture.
“My wife and I took this tour for our honeymoon. Derek was an awesome tour guide. A local who lives there, so he knows the island well. The views were beautiful. The best part was that Derek adapted the tour to our needs. The most fun part was when he were given free time to snorkel in a beautiful natural pool. It was so cool! We saw a lot of fish, and were surrounded by lava rock. A very memorable time”
Half-day East Coast van tour on Terceira with small-group viewpoints, free stops, and guides who keep the ride fun and unhurried.
“We had no idea what to expect from booking online and we were so pleased! Guide was on time with a clean vehicle. They brought us to a beautiful lookout to start and somehow that wasn’t even the highlight. Vistas were beautiful and the guide both provided ample time to enjoy and moved us along so we could take in all kinds of sites.”
Every kind of day out across the islands, and the best of each.
