Lomba de São Pedro hiking tour with waterfalls and tea plantation

Three waterfalls and a working tea plantation on one trail through the north coast forest

A full-day guided hike through Lomba de São Pedro on São Miguel island's north coast, with pickup included. The trail descends past hydrangeas to Cascata do Homem, winds through a cryptomeria forest past two more waterfalls and an old flour mill, then climbs back through springs and local villages. After a picnic lunch, you visit Gorreana Tea Plantation, Europe's oldest in production, and end at Santa Iria viewpoint. Trekking poles and an accredited guide in English or Portuguese are provided. The hike suits moderate fitness levels and children from age 8 onward.

The experience

Lomba de São Pedro sits on the north coast of São Miguel, where the trail begins with a steep descent past hydrangeas and reaches Cascata do Homem within the first stretch. The route follows water flows downward through a cryptomeria forest, passing the ruins of Moinho do Félix (an old mill that once ground flour), and arrives at Palma da Mão viewpoint overlooking Cascata do Teófilo. From there, the path continues to Cascata da Gruta and Poço da Truta before climbing back up through springs and green areas, crossing the parish past fountains and local life.

Midway through the day, you stop for a picnic lunch, then head to Gorreana Tea Plantation and Factory, the oldest tea plantation still in production anywhere in Europe. A guide leads a short tour of the working plantation and you can drink a cup of tea on-site. The day ends at Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões, where a waterfall drops into a natural pool and you can order a hot or cold drink, followed by a stop at Santa Iria viewpoint to look back across the coast.

Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation are included, along with trekking poles, insurance and an accredited guide who speaks English or Portuguese. The full day runs about eight hours. Weather and group fitness may shift the order of stops, but the core route (three named waterfalls, the tea plantation visit, and the final viewpoint) stays the same.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your hotel or accommodation.
• accredited guide in English or Portuguese.
• trekking poles.
• picnic lunch.
• entry and tour of Gorreana Tea Plantation with a cup of tea.
• insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 08:50

Book up to16h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (8 to 12 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 34 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Fun Activities - Azores Adventure

Is this one for you?Pickup is included, so you don't need a rental car or to navigate to Lomba de São Pedro on your own. The guide collects you from your accommodation and returns you at the end of the day, which suits anyone staying in Ponta Delgada or elsewhere on the island without a vehicle.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 12 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the three waterfalls on the Lomba de São Pedro trail?

Cascata do Homem appears early in the descent past hydrangeas; Cascata do Teófilo sits at Palma da Mão viewpoint partway down; Cascata da Gruta and Poço da Truta come later in the forest section before the climb back up.

Is Gorreana Tea Plantation a working farm or a museum?

Gorreana is a working tea plantation and factory, the oldest still in production in Europe. The guide takes you through it and you can drink tea on-site as part of the tour.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the trailhead?

No. Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation are included in the tour price, so you don't need a rental car or to find the starting point yourself.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my hike?

The guide may change the order and structure of the trail depending on weather conditions and the group's abilities, but the core stops (the waterfalls, tea plantation and viewpoint) remain part of the day.