Mountain Bike and E-bike Tour from the Top of Sete Cidades Caldera, São Miguel
Explore the heights of Sete Cidades by mountain bike or e-bike: a panoramic volcanic tour from the top of the caldera to its peaceful lakeside!
Practical information
Cycle 25 to 30 km along the crater rim and inside the caldera of Sete Cidades by mountain bike or e-bike, and explore São Miguel’s most iconic volcanic landscapes.
Please allow around 6 hours for this activity.
- Meet your guide
- Get familiar with your mountain bike or e-bike and receive a safety briefing
- Get transfer to the starting point of the tour
- Start your ride at the top of the Sete Cidades caldera, right by the Vista do Rei viewpoint, with a first glimpse of the Green and Blue Lakes
- Descend the mountainside, either via the shorter northern route (7.7 km) or the longer southern route (12 km)
- Enter the caldera and ride along the shores of the lakes
- Cycle through the picturesque Sete Cidades village
- Stop at key landmarks along the way, including the Sete Cidades water tunnel, the peaceful Silêncio Bay, and the peninsula
- Return to Ponta Delgada and end of activity
All participants must know how to ride a bike.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Minimum height: 150 cm.
The age requirement (12+) may be waived if the participant meets the height requirement. Please ensure all participants meet the minimum height for safety and comfort during the bike tour.
This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
If you are staying in Ponta Delagda, once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor directly to organize the meeting point and pick-up time.
In summer, you should wear light clothing. In spring and autumn, it is important to wear appropriate clothes for cool and wet days. In winter, it rains frequently, so you should bring a rain coat and appropriate clothes.
- Guide
- Tourist Entertainment License
- Personal Accident and Civil Liability Insurance
- Bike
- Helmet
- Free transfer to Ponta Delgada
- Water
- Food
- Sport shoes
- Comfortable clothes
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Gloves
- Light waterproof jacket
- Water
- Picnic lunch or snacks
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Practical information
If you're looking to explore one of the Azores’ most iconic landscapes by mountain bike or e-bike, this tour around Sete Cidades is an unforgettable way to do it. Ride along panoramic ridgelines, cycle through lush volcanic scenery, and discover the lakes of São Miguel Island’s legendary crater.
This 6-hour experience begins with a transfer from Ponta Delgada to the top of the Sete Cidades caldera, right next to the famous Vista do Rei viewpoint. From there, you'll hop on your MTB or e-bike and begin your ride with sweeping views over the Green and Blue Lakes.
Depending on the chosen route, you'll descend along the northern (7.7 km) or southern (12 km) ridge, both offering breathtaking perspectives of the crater and ocean beyond. Once inside the caldera, the adventure continues along the shores of the lakes, through forested paths and open landscapes.
You’ll make your way through the charming village of Sete Cidades and enjoy several scenic stops, including the impressive Sete Cidades water tunnel, the peaceful Silêncio Bay, and the striking peninsula that stretches into the lake.
Covering 25 to 30 km, this MTB or e-bike tour is the perfect mix of adrenaline, natural beauty, and cultural discovery! It is ideal for anyone wanting to experience the volcanic heart of São Miguel Island from a whole new angle.