Fogo Lake hiking tour - full day
Overview
This walk takes us to one of the most beautiful lakes of the island and to all its surrounding area. This is a very complete hike that passes through a big variety of native and endemic vegetation.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from inside of Ponta Delgada
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks, other than specified
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off outside of Ponta Delgada
Meeting Location
Marina Portas do Mar
Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 26 São Miguel Island, 9500-771 Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
This 12km hike is considered medium level because in the morning, on the way to the lake, the trail goes mostly uphill for about 2 hours. After lunch, the trail is mostly downhill and we must be more careful to avoid slipping. We will drop you off in Ponta Delgada in the late afternoon.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-14373P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-01).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from inside of Ponta Delgada.
- Driver/guide.
- Professional guide.
- Food and drinks, other than specified.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off outside of Ponta Delgada.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Fogo Lake hiking tour - full day is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Fogo Lake hiking tour – full day will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from inside of Ponta Delgada
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks, other than specified
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off outside of Ponta Delgada
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
