Place · Lagoa do Fogo

Lagoa do Fogo: how to get there and which tour

To see Lagoa do Fogo from Ponta Delgada, choose the tour that combines it with Sete Cidades. If you drive up on your own, check the official access service before planning the trip.

Lagoa do Fogo surrounded by volcanic slopes on São Miguel

Tours for your route

Access and visibility

Viewpoint or trail

Decide how much you want to walk before arranging transport. The scenic tour concentrates its stops at the viewpoints.

See the lagoon from above

If you go on your own, check road access and the shuttle service announced by Visit Azores. Check the webcam before heading up and look again if there is low cloud.

Plan the walk

Praia–Lagoa do Fogo has its own access. Check the status and guidance for the official trail. Leave time to get back to the starting point.

Trilhos dos Açores · Praia to Lagoa do Fogo
See how it fits into the two-lagoon itinerary

Viewpoint or trail

A scenic stop lets you see the lagoon from above. If walking is your priority, decide on the route separately and check the official São Miguel trails. The tour page details the time at each stop.

Getting there on your own

Visit Azores reports a shuttle service for visiting Lagoa do Fogo. Use the official link to confirm that it runs and to check the access details for your date.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a shuttle to Lagoa do Fogo?

Visit Azores publishes information about the shuttle. Check its page to confirm the service and access for your date.

Is the tour to the lagoon a hiking route?

The Fajanda selection is a full-day scenic circuit. If you want to hike, look for a specific trail.

Which plan combines Lagoa do Fogo with Furnas?

The two-day São Miguel tour gives one day to Furnas and another to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo.