Van Guided Tours
The Island of São Jorge is a Natural Paradise, about 60 km long and 8 km wide, oblong and narrow like a dragon sleeping in the sea. Formed by the interaction of compressive forces and multiple geological, volcanic, and seismic processes, it is crowned by a mountainous ridge with volcanic cones and calderas, where cloud forests and endemic, native vegetation coexist with patches of stone-walled pastures made of black basalt.
From this central plateau, the island plunges down its steep and rugged slopes toward the sea. It is along these cliffs—shaped both by magmatic lava flows and by collapse structures resulting from erosion—that its famous and distinctive fajãs are formed: relatively flat strips of land that emerge at the foot of the mountain escarpments. With their favorable and fertile microclimates, these areas were chosen by early settlers to establish their villages and communities.
Land of Volcanoes, Fajãs, Scenic Views, Waterfalls, Lagoons, Natural Pools, Crystal-Clear Ocean, and Lush Vegetation — but also of Trails, Surfing, Diving, and Sea Bathing.
It is a Land of Built Heritage and Traditions, of the Island’s Cheese and of its Festivals that bring communities together.
We exist to provide you with a meaningful experience of Tourism and Nature.
Come and discover Paradise with us.
Road Book – Half-Day Cheese Route
Road Book – Half-Day Island Tour
Road Book – Full-Day Island Tour
Road Book – Volcano Route
Road Book – Half-Day Cheese Route
Price – from €60 per person (Min. 2 / Max. 8), depending on group size
Includes:
- Cheese tasting
- Transport and activity insurance
- Certified Nature Guide with a university degree in Environmental Sciences
- Transfers to and from accommodation, airport, or ports
Road Book Info
Embark on this experience to learn about the history and traditional production process of our Island Cheese — from pasture to plate.
Visit to the cheese factory and its production processes. A guided experience combining knowledge, tradition, and tasting. Come and discover the best the Island has to offer.
This activity begins and ends at the client’s accommodation. Duration: approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Not available on weekends and public holidays, as the Cheese Factory is closed.
Road Book – Half-Day Island Tour
Price – from €60 per person (Min. 2 / Max. 8), depending on group size
Includes:
- Transport and activity insurance
- Certified Nature Guide with a university degree in Environmental Sciences
- Transfers to and from accommodation, airport, or ports
- Visits
Road Book Info
Embark on this experience to learn about the Natural and Built Heritage of São Jorge Island and its stunning scenic viewpoints.
With predefined routes passing through the Island’s main tourist attractions of anthropological, geological, ecosystemic, and landscape interest.
To ensure you enjoy the experience in the best possible way — considering the island’s length, weather conditions, or your accommodation location — the route will be adapted to your best interest.
This activity begins and ends at the client’s accommodation. Duration: approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes. Suitable for all ages.
Clothing and equipment: Comfortable clothing, windbreaker, and camera.
Road Book – Full-Day Island Tour
(Due to the island’s length and the many points of tourist interest, a minimum of 2 days is recommended to fully enjoy the experience.)
Price – from €120 per person (Min. 2 / Max. 8)
Includes:
- Transport and activity insurance
- Guide with university degree
- Transfers to and from accommodation, airport, or ports
- Lunch (menu)
- Visits
- Snorkeling mask
Road Book Info
Embark on this experience to discover the history, Natural and Built Heritage of São Jorge Island, and its stunning and exclusive scenic views.
With predefined routes passing through the Island’s main tourist attractions of anthropological, geological, ecosystemic, and landscape interest.
To ensure you enjoy the experience in the best possible way — considering the island’s geography, weather conditions, or your accommodation location — the route will be adapted to your best interest.
If weather conditions allow, to make your experience even more enjoyable, it is possible to stop for a swim or snorkeling in one of the many bathing areas along the route.
This activity begins and ends at the client’s accommodation. Duration: approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes. Suitable for all ages.
Clothing and equipment: Comfortable clothing, wind/rain jacket (it is possible to experience four seasons in one day), swimwear, and camera.
Road Book – Volcano Route
Price – from €120 per person (Min. 2 / Max. 8)
Includes:
- Transport and activity insurance
- Nature Guide with university degree
- Transfers to and from accommodation, airport, or ports
- Lunch (menu)
- Visits (São Jorge Natural Park Visitor Center)
Road Book Info
São Jorge Island is located between two Rift Zones — Terceira and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge — emerging gradually from the ocean floor through the interaction of compressive forces and multiple geological, volcanic, and seismic processes.
As part of the Azores UNESCO Global Geopark, São Jorge Island is rich in geosites, featuring geological formations of national and international relevance, with high scientific and educational value, reflected in numerous natural and exclusive landscapes of rare beauty.
Embark on this geological journey across São Jorge Island and enjoy an experience that will take you through the magnificent processes underlying its formation.
With predefined routes passing through the main geological points of interest and their anthropological, ecosystemic, and landscape interactions.
To ensure you enjoy the experience in the best possible way — considering the island’s geography and your accommodation location — the route will be adapted to your best interest.
If weather conditions allow, to enrich and enhance your experience, it is possible to stop for a swim or snorkeling in one of the naturally formed geological pools.
This activity begins and ends at the client’s accommodation. Duration: approximately 7 hours. Suitable for all ages.
Clothing and equipment: Comfortable footwear, preferably waterproof (as observation terrain may be wet even when it is not raining), comfortable clothing, wind/rain jacket (four seasons in one day are possible), swimwear, and camera.
F.A.Q.
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You can travel by plane or ferry boat, please check SATA Airlines and Atlantic Azores.
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Yes, you can reach during your booking and ask for a transfer service, airport or harbour.
Yes, we do offer customized guided tour and more with professional nature guides.
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