Private tour in Ponta delgada Rui M

Lagoa do Fogo Half Day Tour

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Rui M.

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My name is Rui and I am a Sao Miguel Island native. I love meeting people from other countries and making their visit to the Azores one they will never forget. My customers are not just clients to me - they are new friends, and as such they receive personalised service. I have many years of experience as a professional private driver, and you will find me an enthusiastic host with an excellent sense of humour. I consider myself a very lucky person for living on this beautiful island/archipelago. I own a Tourism Company and I am licensed by the Portuguese Tourism Board. I am authorized to make tours and transfers with my minivan and car.

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Overview of your Ponta Delgada tour

Lagoa do Fogo (Fire Lake) is classified as a Nature Reserve located in the centre of the island. The lake has limpid waters and is surrounded by sand beaches and endemic vegetation. A nature reserve since 1974, this crater lake reaches a maximum depth of 30 metres. Ribeira Grande is the second largest town in the island, explore the historical city center.

Recent Reviews

Wendy M.United States
June 2026

Rui was intelligent, gracious, flexible, organized and the tour was a total joy. He even managed to part the fog so we could see the lake of fire. Thank you Rui.

Kevin B.United States
November 2022

Rui was the perfect tour guide. He was flexible when our ship came in late and met us anyway! He showed us the options that where available to us in the time we had, and took us where we were most inclined to go. He provided options within that option as we moved along. He was most knowledgeable of the place and the culture, and he was personable and just fun to be with! We had a lovely day in Ponta Delgada because of Rui and would recommend him without reservation!

Dennis L.United States
November 2022

Rui is outstanding. Very knowledgable and attentive to our needs. He provided an in-depth overview but also gave us alternatives, and options as we toured. Nothing was canned or required, and we enjoyed all his suggestions of what to see. Very light and interesting. Outstanding comfort in his car and we were well ahead of the other tours and went to other locations that were very interesting. We plan to visit Azores again and will definitely use Rui again.

David M.United States
September 2022

Riu was an excellent guide. he offered a great deal of information about the area as this is his home. He gave us options of what we could do and see, and waited while we went off on our own a couple of times. His suggestions for negotiating our timeline and needs were very helpful.

Your Ponta Delgada tour itinerary

-Departure from the harbour/Ponta Delgada in direction to the town of Ribeira Grande. Short stop. -Continue by the mountain road in direction of the lake called Lagoa do Fogo and view of the island at an altitude of 900m. -Return to Ponta Delgada by the South road. The tour can be customised according to your preferences, please inquire

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Minivan, air-conditioned, modern, spacious, comfortable and always clean. Capacity of 3 seats + driver.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal

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Other details
Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
Layover
Tour reference number
34014
Languages
Portuguese
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Ponta Delgada best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore the natural beauty of Lagoa do Fogo and the historical town of Ribeira Grande with a local guide. It's especially suitable for those who prefer a more intimate experience, as the tour accommodates up to 3 people. Families with children will find it kid-friendly, and the minimal activity level makes it accessible for most travellers.

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