Santa Maria Island Jeep Safari Full Day Tour
Description
Highlights
- Full-day Tours
- Private and Luxury
- Excellent Quality
- Top Product
- 4WD Tours
- Weather Dependent - Moderate
- Short term availability
- Walking Tours
- Day Trips
- Nature Walks
What makes this experience special
Language guide
Inglese, Spagnolo
Transfer included
Raccolta in hotel / indirizzo
What's included
Included
- island map
- Picnic lunch with scenic view over São Lourenço Bay; Traditional local biscuits for the ride
Not included
- Drinks and any expenses in cafes and restaurants in the way
Itinerary
- 1
Start at Forte São Brás and learn about its historical impor
Start at Forte São Brás and learn about its historical importance in defending the island;
20 min - 2
On Anjos, visit the tidal pools as well as the first church
On Anjos, visit the tidal pools as well as the first church of the Azores. Also, find out about Cristopher Columbus memorable stopover in the island.
30 min - 3
Barreiro da Faneca, a well-known geosite will surely take yo
Barreiro da Faneca, a well-known geosite will surely take your breath away with its Mars-lookalike landscape
20 min - 4
Still on the North of the island, take a glance at Ilhéu das
Still on the North of the island, take a glance at Ilhéu das Lagoinhas and stop at Santa Bárbara parish where its inhabitants take great pride at preserving Santa Maria’s unique architecture
45 minAdmission not included - 5
On the way to São Lourenço, the most beautiful bay of the Az
On the way to São Lourenço, the most beautiful bay of the Azores, you’ll visit another memorable geosite of the island – an abandoned quarry whose intense extraction in the past lead to an amazing scenery – Poço da Pedreira.
30 min - 6
Visit São Lourenço, the most beautiful bay in the Azores
Visit São Lourenço, the most beautiful bay in the Azores
30 min - 7
Santo Espírito will be next, the parish owning the greatest
Santo Espírito will be next, the parish owning the greatest example of the Azorean baroque-style – its remarkable church;
30 min - 8
Down we go to Maia, another well-known bay if the island for
Down we go to Maia, another well-known bay if the island for its vineyard landscape as well as Cascata do Aveiro, second tallest waterfall in Portugal;
45 min - 9
Now well on the South Coast, another famous geosite rests fo
Now well on the South Coast, another famous geosite rests for contemplation – Ribeira do Maloás. It’s pillarlike structures are result of horizontal contraction ocurred as the lava cooled down. Similar to Giant’s Causeway in Ireland, but cooler.
30 min - 10
Next to Pico Alto, highest point of the island where you can
Next to Pico Alto, highest point of the island where you can get a 360º view and appreciate all you have seen so far (if weather conditions allow it!).
30 min - 11
Finish the tour at Praia Formosa, the most popular sand beac
Finish the tour at Praia Formosa, the most popular sand beach of the Azores and host of the oldest uninterrupted music festival in Portugal, Festival Maré de Agosto since 1984.
30 min
Useful information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you are staying in local house, please add the name so you can easily find it. Expect to be charged for pickup for places outside designated area, namely: São Pedro, Almagreira: €10 Praia Formosa: €12,50 Santo Espírito, Santa Bárbara, São Lourenço: €15 Maia: €20
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
- More than 1 day before100% refund
- Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund
Prices by age band
- Neonato0-2 anni
- Bambino3-12 anni€80
- Adulto13-99 anni€130
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