We visited the Azores in early September 09 having been fortunate enough to win a holiday on Sao Miguel. Part of the prize was whale watching and swimming with dolphins. Whilst this was great the undoubted highlight of our visit was Gary's taxi tour. We booked a whole day tour and were not dissapointed. I would recommend Gary to anyone... more

My four cousins and I spent an entire day with Gary in his taxi, motoring around gorgeous Sao Miguel, and we could not have been more pleased with his service! He's flexible, helpful, fun, and knowledgeable, as noted by other reviewers, and I'll add that he's also a smooth and careful driver. The day with Gary was the anchor of... more

If you are not inclined to bus trips with a guide, yet want to know more about the local area than you get from guide books. If you have decided against driving a rented car. If you want to go to places where the public buses do not take you. If you want to have fun at the same time.... more

Gary Travassos took me on a day and a half tour of Sao Miguel on 23 May 2009 and 25 May 2009. I could not have asked for a friendlier, more personable guide. He was great. He really knows the island and can tell you the history, economic development, future development, interesting facts, interesting stories and more about Sao Miguel.... more

Last week my wife and I (along with another couple we met on our cruise) enjoyed a half-day tour of Sao Miguel with Gary. Our ship was in port for only a few hours, and time was short! As other reviewers have noted, his English is excellent (born in Canada, and started school there). But, more than that, he has... more

We made two absolutely faboulous tours with Gary! He speaks excellent English and knows so much about everything on the lovely island on Sao Miguel. He showed us The places and encouraged us to tast plants and smell acid water. When the weather on our second day with him was somewhat cloudy, he made some changes in the plans and... more

Three days plus pick up and delivery to airport. Couldn't be better! The most enjoyable tour we have taken, bar none. more