Yes, JC is correct. My wife and I are signed up for this tour as are he and his wife. The Pure Azores guy said that while the normal tour time is 9am departure, if we have a van of 8 from the cruise ship he will adjust the tour to our ship's arrival and departure. You will need to go to their website and sign up with him and that website is https://pureazores.com/en/ . Our tour is called Sao Miguel West Van Tour with Lunch. You pay them on their website and if we get a van of 8 (there are 4 of us signed up already) then the tour will go; if not, he will cancel and refund all monies a week before we arrive there.
My wife and I did a similar tour on our last trip to Ponta Delgada and liked the West End very much. Hoping we get another gorgeous weather day there. Really hope this works out for you to join us so we make this trip a go!
Here is a description from the website:
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Explore the highlights of the western half of São Miguel island on this guided tour by van. Discover the famous crater lakes of Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo, picturesque waterfalls, amazing cliffs, and stunning rock formations around the coast of the island.
Start with a visit to Ribeira Grande, one of the most picturesque towns of the Azores, followed by a surprising view of some amazingly beautiful cliffs on the North coast. Then travel to the inner areas of the island to see the gorgeous waterfall of Salto do Cabrito, surrounded by wild vegetation.
Drive to the top of Fogo Volcano to enjoy views of the most pristine and magical of the crater lakes of São Miguel. From the top of the mountain, enjoy the stunning views over a large portion of the island.
After a tasty meal to restore your energy levels, head to Sete Cidades, to understand why this is considered by the postcard of the Azores. Enjoy views from two completely different perspectives over the famous twin lakes.
End the day in Mosteiros, on the western coast of the island, where the lava rocks have formed enchanting small islets and natural pools.
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Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Ponta Delgada, Ribeira Grande or Lagoa town
Lunch of traditional Azorean food
One alcoholic drink of your choice (wine, beer, etc.)
Dessert
Coffee
Not suitable for
Wheelchair users