Kayak & Bike Self Guided tour in Sete Cidades

With no guide, in a small group or in pairs, completely on your own, introduce yourself to the exploration of a universe ready to be inaugurated in each person; where the sparkle of the water, the color of the vegetation, and the untenable lightness of the air under the rags of clouds are already mystical.

We offer bikes, kayaks, safety vests, and all the gear – you provide the energy!

Difficulty

Languages

Transport Type

BIKE

KAYAK

Tour Starts

Sete Cidades

Minimum Age

Season

Available in high season

Transport Type

BIKE

KAYAK

Tour Starts

Sete Cidades

Languages

Minimum Age

Season

Available in high season

Trip Overview

Feel the introspective portion of your soul, your lonely wolf, brave side – this offer is for you.

We offer bikes, kayaks, safety vests, and all the gear – you provide the energy!

Outdoor Adventures on Your Own

Price

35€

Duration

Half day

Family Friendly

Epic Landscapes

Professional Material

One of Portugal 7 Wonders

Gallery

Itinerary

Family friendly experience in Sete Cidades +

A small group is ideal to enjoy a ride surrounded by nature and a tour on the calm water. This is an experience that includes several activities on your own.
Futurismo can provide bikes for children. When booking, inform us about their height and weight.

Professional material at our activity center +

At our activity center, we have modern equipment that is easy to master. We provide paddles, life jackets, and helmets for the kayak rentals.
Road bikes are available on request. Also, you can choose the difficulty level that suits you the best among the different available routes.
There are dressing rooms and showers for your comfort.

Around one of Portugal’s Seven Wonders +

On the water or on land, enjoy the wonderful surroundings of the volcanic complex. It has some of the most beautiful landscapes on the island.

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35€ per adult + 2.1€ Online Fee

Why Futurismo

100+ breathtaking experiences

Venture beyond the extraordinary. Unrivaled adventure.

Azores travel experts

Largest tour operator in the Azores with 30 years of experience.

Environmental education

At Futurismo, we think that educating and raising awareness among the young ones is very important for the future.

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35€ per adult + 2.1€ Online Fee

Premier Whale Watching Operator

Experienced. Passionate. Respectful.

WCA Certified

Our ethical tourism practices recognized worldwide

Cetacean Sighting Guaranteed

98% chance of spotting whales or dolphins. Didn’t see any? Join another tour for free

21.000+ Sighting Records

30 yrs of scientific research. Collabs with 20+ universities

Top-notch Vessels

Best and biggest Whale Watching fleet in the Azores

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100% stays in the local community

20% to local small companies

Full time, year round, employed guides

What people think about

4.8

366 reviews

Inge De Jonge 06/09/2026

Such a lovely kayak trip on the lake. Nice and smooth. We enjoyed a lot. Liked a lot that we got to… Read more

Raul Recuero 03/09/2026

(Translated by Google) Perfect experience. We went paddle surfing and loved it, the people who work… Read more

Leon Wijnhoven 02/09/2026

(Translated by Google) Had a wonderful morning of kayaking and mountain biking. Highly recommended.… Read more

Heiko Kain 02/09/2026

Thank you all for two great experiences. My wife and me did the whale/dolphin watching and the Jeep… Read more

Antje Fuchs 28/08/2026

(Translated by Google) A very relaxed and beautiful tour, high-quality boats, well organized, and a… Read more

Sophie Odenthal 27/08/2026

Excellent experience renting kayaks. Only €15 for a double kayak for an hour. Great facilities… Read more

C. SANTOS-BUELGA 23/08/2026

(Translated by Google) Very kind and friendly staff. Highly recommended. (Original) Pessoal muito… Read more

Liz Minshall 22/08/2026

This was our second trip with Futurismo, this time a tour to the Sete Cidades with canoeing and a… Read more

Martine Laczny 21/08/2026

(Translated by Google) Great! Not too crowded on the lake. The kayaks take on a little water, but… Read more

Ricardo Avelar 19/08/2026

(Translated by Google) Excellent experience. It was a very simple, friendly, and efficient process.… Read more

Jacobo Pequeño 19/08/2026

(Translated by Google) We really enjoyed the kayak trip on the lake. The staff was very attentive.… Read more

Claudio Croesi 18/08/2026

(Translated by Google) Ilena, our guide, was really good and knowledgeable. (Original) Ilena la… Read more

Samuel Martínez Moya 16/08/2026

(Translated by Google) I rented a kayak from them in Sete Cidades and everything was punctual and… Read more

Pierrette Delbrouck 13/08/2026

(Translated by Google) Great outdoor activities with children (Original) Pleine nature top avec… Read more

Lucelia Pires 04/08/2026

(Translated by Google) Great reception, welcoming and ready to help. I highly recommend… Read more

Just Me 02/08/2026

(Translated by Google) This activity is highly recommended; you see the lakes from a completely… Read more

Sarah Sherman 31/07/2026

Miguel our tour guide was most excellent! Kind with excellent knowledge, good humour & photography… Read more

nicky miller 28/07/2026

Great day today on the jeep tour with kayaking on the lakes at Sete Cidades. Staff were really… Read more

inma martinez 28/07/2026

(Translated by Google) We did two activities with them: whale watching from Punta Delgada and kayak… Read more

Vanessa Rodríguez Picallo 26/07/2026

(Translated by Google) Wonderful experience exploring the green and blue lagoons in 7 cities by… Read more

What people think about

more than 15.000 reviews

Great mountain bike ride around the lake of Sete Cidades then paddling on the lake. 3h flexible as desired.
This is exactly what we needed, with great equipment and affordable prices. Thank you!

Pauline, France

Essencial Trip Information

What's Included

Kayak
Bike
Helmet
Life jacket
WC and place to change clothes
Insurance (personal accident and liability)

Why this Tour

Come explore the west side of São Miguel Island.

Sete Cidades Lake is one of the most famous and legendary lakes on the island.

At our activity center on the lake shore, we have at your disposal our sit-on-top kayaks and our mountain bikes so that you can spend some really adventurous moments.

This is definitely the best way to enjoy the magical nature of the Azores.

Departure and Return

Departure Point

Sete Cidades Lake, Arruamento Margem das Sete Cidades, nº2

Departure Time

Please select a date on the calendar and arrive at the meeting point at the scheduled time for check-in and a short safety briefing.

Return Point

Returns to original departure point.

How to go to Sete Cidades? +

The best way is to rent a car and go by yourself. However, we can offer a transfer from and to Ponta Delgada. Also, there are some buses from Ponta Delgada. More information in the tourist office.

Is Sete Cidades a good place for Kayaking? +

Sete Cidades Lake is a beautiful location to paddle, in addition to being an easy place to start due to the small or no waves at all.

Can my children join this tour? +

Yes, we have small bikes for children as well as trail gators to pull your children. Futurismo also provides baby bike seats. Please contact us if you want to do this tour with a child so we can organize everything.

Do I have to wear the life jacket even if I know how to swim? +

Yes, life jackets are mandatory for everyone for safety reasons.

Cancellation +

Cancellations up to 48 hours before the tour, no penalties are applied
Cancellations up to 24 hours: 50% of the total amount will be charged
Cancellations less than 24 hours or no-show: full amount will be charged
If the weather conditions do not allow the activity to be done safely, we will cancel it and contact you to suggest an alternative date or provide a full refund.

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