PONTA DELGADA CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Eight Hours on a Quad Around Sete Cidades: Lagoons, Volcanic Rims and Off‑Road Thrills
A full‑day, 8‑hour guided quad excursion around the Sete Cidades volcano that pairs off‑road riding with panoramic lagoon views and a included lunch — this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Eight Hours on a Quad Around Sete Cidades: Lagoons, Volcanic Rims and Off‑Road Thrills.
This full‑day quad tour circles the crater of the Sete Cidades volcano, offering sustained, close‑in views of the twin lagoons and the open sea while navigating a variety of off‑road trails; the experience is led by a guide and includes lunch over an approximately eight‑hour day.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Crater Rims and Twin Lagoons
The route keeps you close to the caldera rim with repeated vantage points of the Sete Cidades lagoons and the sea — a primary reason riders choose this loop.
Off‑Road Trails on Two‑Person Quads
Riders pilot two‑person quads across varied off‑road terrain around the volcano, delivering sustained adrenaline and an active, hands‑on way to explore the landscape.
Guided Route with Lunch Included
The excursion is guided and provides fuel, personal insurance and a midday lunch as part of the full‑day program, making logistics straightforward for participants.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
You meet at the operator and set out on an eight‑hour circuit that threads scenic viewpoints, shoreline outlooks and interior trails of the Sete Cidades volcano; a guide escorts the group, and the day includes a restaurant stop for lunch before returning to the departure point.
THE VIEWS
Crater Rims and Twin Lagoons
The route keeps you close to the caldera rim with repeated vantage points of the Sete Cidades lagoons and the sea — a primary reason riders choose this loop.
THE RIDE
Off‑Road Trails on Two‑Person Quads
Riders pilot two‑person quads across varied off‑road terrain around the volcano, delivering sustained adrenaline and an active, hands‑on way to explore the landscape.
THE PROVISION
Guided Route with Lunch Included
The excursion is guided and provides fuel, personal insurance and a midday lunch as part of the full‑day program, making logistics straightforward for participants.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Clients must be at the departure point at 08:30; the tour is a full‑day, approximately 8‑hour excursion that departs from ANC Tours (Valados).
Anyone who intends to drive must present a driving licence valid in Portugal; drivers must sign a liability statement before the tour and provide a credit card for the €500 safety deposit per vehicle (cash deposits not accepted).
A €500 safety deposit per vehicle is required on a credit card; vehicles carry third‑party insurance but clients are responsible for any damages. The deposit will be cancelled up to 72 hours after the tour.
The excursion includes a guide, personal insurance, fuel and lunch as part of the full‑day program.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Quad – Off‑road Excursion w/ lunch – Sete Cidades?
The tour is an approximately eight‑hour full‑day excursion.
Where and when do I need to be for departure?
Clients must be at the departure point at 08:30; the tour departs from ANC Tours (Valados).
Do I need a driving licence to drive a quad?
Yes — all customers who wish to drive must present a driving licence valid in Portugal before the tour.
Is there a deposit or insurance requirement?
A €500 safety deposit per vehicle is required on a credit card (cash not accepted); vehicles have third‑party insurance but clients are responsible for any damages, and drivers sign a liability statement prior to departure.
What is included in the tour price?
The tour includes a guide, personal insurance, fuel and lunch.
Will the deposit be refunded?
The operator will cancel the deposit up to 72 hours after the tour.