Segway Tour of Santa Maria: Desert & Beach Ride

Black volcanic sand and calm summer waters at Ponta Preta

A 45-minute Segway tour of Santa Maria village combines desert riding and beach access with a professional guide, hotel pickup and helmet. The route passes Ponta Preta, a volcanic beach that shifts between gold sand in summer and black sand churned up by winter waves, depending on the season and swell.

Step-by-step itinerary

Segway tour around Santa Maria

• Ride Segway through Santa Maria village
• Explore desert and southern beaches
• Visit Ponta Preta beach

What’s included

• Professional guide in multiple languages.
• helmet.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Times

• Monday to Saturday 09:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 4

Live guide English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Hungarian and Romanian

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 16 pickup points.

Book up to 1d before

Ages Adult (5 to 75 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Confirmation Confirmation within 48 h

Good to know

Low physical effort Not recommended with heart problems

Operated by No Limits Adventure

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The experience

You ride a Segway around Santa Maria on a route that moves between the desert interior and the southern beaches. The guide leads the group at a pace suited to all fitness levels, and hotel pickup is included from selected properties. A helmet is provided, and the guide speaks multiple languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and others), so language is not a barrier.

The main stop is Ponta Preta, a beach named for the black volcanic rocks that line it. The appearance of this beach changes dramatically by season: in winter, strong waves pull black sand up from the seafloor and the swell attracts surfers and windsurfers. In summer, the ocean flattens and the beach turns almost entirely gold. The 45-minute ride gives you time to see the beach and understand why it shifts so completely between seasons.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Hungarian and Romanian.

What is Ponta Preta beach actually like when I visit?

Ponta Preta is a volcanic beach named for the black rocks scattered along it. In winter, high waves churn up black sand from the seafloor and create conditions surfers seek out. In summer, the ocean calms and the beach becomes almost entirely gold sand. The appearance changes completely depending on the season and swell.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from selected hotels in Santa Maria. Confirm your property is on the pickup list when you book.

Is this tour physically demanding?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels and is not recommended only for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. You must weigh between 47 kg and 117 kg to ride.

What do I need to bring or wear?

A helmet is provided and included. Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. The desert sun is strong, so sunscreen and a hat are practical additions.