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The 15 Best Azores Tours & Whale Watching Trips

67 tours  ·  from $58 a head

São Miguel is craters, hot springs and deep water. The 15 below cover Sete Cidades and Furnas by van, the whale boats out of Ponta Delgada and the islet trips, with prices and the months each species actually passes.

From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip - The 15-minute briefing: more useful than a formality
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From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

1.Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,109 reviews · 3 hours · from $82Our pick

Review of Ponta Delgada whale watching with Futurismo, covering boats, seasons, wildlife, guides, comfort, price, and practical tips.

“This was absolutely amazing, our tour guide was so passionate and knowledge about Marine life and conservation and the system by which they determine where the Dolphins/Whales are in so interesting! 10/10 couldnt recommend this enough to anyone!”

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Azores Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour - What the RIB ride feels like
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Azores Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour

2.Azores Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,146 reviews · from $70

Review the Azores whale watching and Vila Franca do Campo Islet tour, with practical advice on wildlife, boats, comfort, timing, and value.

“We had an amazing tour, spotted several sperm whales and many, many dolphins. Staff provided plenty of info and we thoroughly enjoyed the day.”

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São Miguel West: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch - Pico do Carvão opens the western mountain route
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São Miguel West: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch

3.São Miguel West: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,948 reviews · 8 hours · from $88

Explore São Miguel’s volcanic west on an 8-hour van tour with Sete Cidades, Boca do Inferno, Mosteiros, Lagoa do Fogo, and lunch.

“We had an awesome day with Daniel! He was punctual, friendly, polite and friendly. We really liked that he gave us lots of time to enjoy each sight, we didn’t feel rushed. Excellent tour from start to finish!”

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São Miguel West Full Day Tour with Setes Cidades Including Lunch - Ponta da Cintrão brings the Atlantic into view
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São Miguel West Full Day Tour with Setes Cidades Including Lunch

São Miguel East Van Tour with Lunch: Furnas & Nordeste - Nossa Senhora da Paz and the view over Vila Franca
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São Miguel East Van Tour with Lunch: Furnas & Nordeste

São Miguel East: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch - Santa Iria Lookout opens the day
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São Miguel East: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch

6.São Miguel East: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,124 reviews · from $85

Explore São Miguel’s volcanic east on an 8-hour van tour with Furnas cozido, coastal views, waterfalls, lunch, and a small group.

“It was an absolutely amazing day, great itinerary and Joao was a fantastic guide! We had so many adventures, but also relaxing in the hot springs and enjoying a family-style meal together.”

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Azores Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour - What the RIB ride feels like
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Azores Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour

7.Azores Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,059 reviews · from $72

Review of Azores Whale Watching and Islet Boat Tour, with wildlife, pricing, boat comfort, practical tips, and honest advice.

“Excellent tour company, very knowledgeable. Just know, Viator has them listed under tours in Ponta Del Gada which they are not, they are a good 25 min away by car. The staff was very good and we got to see Orcas, sperm whales and dolphins!”

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São Miguel Azores: Half-Day Whale Watching Trip - Meeting the crew and preparing for the Atlantic
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São Miguel Azores: Half-Day Whale Watching Trip

8.São Miguel Azores: Half-Day Whale Watching Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 983 reviews · from $74

Review of São Miguel’s half-day whale watching tour, with boat tips, wildlife odds, price value, safety, and practical advice before booking.

“Spotting whales and dolphins in the vast ocean around that Azores is like finding a needle in a haystack, but our guide and boat pilot were very successful at finding these needles. The whole activity was very enjoyable.”

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Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande - The gear makes cold spring water manageable
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Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande

9.Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 965 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $91

Review of Ribeira Grande canyoning in the Azores, with waterfalls, optional jumps, rappelling, gear, guides, price, timing, and booking tips.

“I knew that I wanted my first canyoning experience to be with Azorean Active Blueberry because of their online reviews. They exceeded my expectations in so many ways. They made everyone feel comfortable, it never felt rushed, and each participant was encouraged and cheered at every level. I was picked up at my apartment and what a blessing that was! It gave me a half hour of the best conversation with two of the most genuine and caring people that I have met, Carla and Filipe. And because of their calm, reassuring nature, everyone was so relaxed and we all bonded easily. We cheered each on, we became invested in…”

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Small-Group Ponta Delgada Food Tour in Azores - Cheese shops with a real sense of place
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Small-Group Ponta Delgada Food Tour in Azores

10.Small-Group Ponta Delgada Food Tour in Azores

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 884 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Taste Azorean cheeses, seafood, pastries, fruit, and more on a 3.5-hour Ponta Delgada food walk with local guides.

“This was a fun tour combining history, culture, city sights and of course regional food. Rafael was a great guide. Highly recommend!”

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Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day) - Muro das Nove Janelas and the first taste of old São Miguel
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Quad Biking – Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)

11.Quad Biking – Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 883 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Review of Sete Cidades quad biking from São Miguel’s North Coast, with mountain views, off-road trails, practical tips, price, and safety advice.

“Great trails for riding Quads! Pulled over a few times for great photos and view of the lake and other spots. So much fun and our guide was great. If you were having difficulty he’d come right over to assist. Making everyone feel inclusive”

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Sao Miguel: Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience - From Ponta Delgada to the park
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Sao Miguel: Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience

12.Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 751 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $82

Review of São Miguel’s Caldeirões canyoning tour, with jumps, rappels, zipline, safety tips, pricing, and advice for beginners.

“Guilherme and Ricardo were engaging and personable, while making us feel safe and prepared. Both were fun and full of laughs. We were explained each step and both guides were knowledgeable. Great thrills and no injuries. Our equipment fit great and having a smaller group during the off season (February) was ideal!! Would strongly recommend and will do again in the future!!”

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Azores Whale Watching Tour – Ponta Delgada - Searching the Southern Coast for Wildlife
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Azores Whale Watching Tour – Ponta Delgada

13.Azores Whale Watching Tour – Ponta Delgada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 740 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Review of Ponta Delgada’s whale and dolphin tour, with boat choices, wildlife chances, family advice, practical tips, and honest value notes.

“FANTASTIC!!! Exhilarating ride with experts. We saw several species of dolphins and 2 species of whales!!! What a joyful thing to watch!!!!!”

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Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included. - Along the Caldera Rim at Sete Cidades
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Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.

14.Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $109

Explore São Miguel by Jeep on an 8-hour tour to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo, with off-road views, local lunch, wine, and pickup.

“This experience allowed us to see a good portion of this beautiful island by hitting many spots of interest. Sergio was an outstanding tour guide and very knowledgeable, as well as accommodating of any special requests. Definitely a must do when you’re only able to stay a few days on São Miguel.”

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Canyoning Experience - half day - The Uphill Hike Comes Before the Water
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Canyoning Experience – half day

15.Canyoning Experience – half day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 636 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $98

Review of São Miguel’s half-day canyoning tour at Ribeira dos Caldeirões, with waterfalls, jumps, rappels, gear, photos, and practical tips.

“What an awesome day. Warren and Thomas were so much fun and fabulous guides. Our three teenage kids had a blast and so did we. Thank you so much for a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend!”

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