St. George's Jeep Tour Full Day with Lunch
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
In one day you know the two faces of St. George, from the highest point of the island to the fajãs on the beach. The 4x4 jeep takes you to places where normal cars don’t arrive, like the Peak of Hope at 1053 meters altitude, overlooking several islands of the archipelago on a clear day. The guide-guide is local and tells you the story of each stop, from the whale guard to the fajans where you still live today. The traditional Azorian lunch is included, with St. George cheese. Small groups, real-time stops to photograph and for a dive in the natural pools.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lunch at a local restaurant featuring traditional Azorean dishes, including São Jorge cheese. The meal is included in the tour price.
Itinerary
At the western end of the island, the Guide accompanies you to the old lighthouse of Rosais and the whale guard, over cliffs of more than 200 meters. Explains how the watch functioned at the time of the whale hunt and why the lighthouse was abandoned. Includes a stop at the Ferrã Afonso viewpoint for photos
4x4 climb to the highest point of São Jorge, at 1053 meters. On clear day you can see several islands of the archipelago. The Guide explains the volcanic formation of the island’s central cradle and accompanies the stop at the peaks Montoso and Morro Pelado.
Descent to Fahan, classified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reservation. We started at the miradouro, with views over the lagoon and the Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo in the background. Below, the Guide accompanies you to the hermitage of Our Lady of Lurdes, to the lagoon and to the ancient mill, explaining how the fajans were formed and how they still live today.
Lunch at a local restaurant featuring traditional Azorean dishes, including São Jorge cheese. The meal is included in the tour price.
Stop at the viewpoint and descend to the fajã, where the Guide takes you to the support port and natural pools. There is time for a diving, if the sea conditions allow.
Stop at Port das Manadas, Port dos Terreiros and the marginal of the Casteletes. The Guide shows you the church tower that survived the eruption of 1808 and continues standing in the middle of the lava field.
On the way back we stop at the viewpoints of Manadas, Pôr do Sol and Ribeira do Almeida, overlooking the south coast and the islands of Pico and Faial.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting point in the marina of the Velas, next to the main entrance. Look for an open-box black Mazda cart with the company name; the Guide waits next to the vehicle with a sign. Get here 10 minutes earlier. Free parking is available nearby.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Lotus Tours Sao Jorge
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Portugal, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 33% above the median of the 212 day trips we list in Portugal, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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