St. George's Jeep Tour Full Day with Lunch

Overview

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.

What's included

Itinerary

1. 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
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Lunch at a local restaurant featuring traditional Azorean dishes, including São Jorge cheese. The meal is included in the tour price.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.

Meeting point, pickup & return

Tour options

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Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.