Furnas: Volcano Wonders, Tea Plantation & Waterfall Tour

4.7 (40 reviews) Sao Miguel, Portugal
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Duration8h
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LanguagesPortuguese, English
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Join us for a full-day excursion to Furnas, one of the most captivating volcanic areas on São Miguel Island. Walk among steaming calderas, relax in natural thermal waters, and take in breathtaking views shaped by the island’s volcanic origins. This experience is ideal for those looking to connect with nature while enjoying a peaceful and restorative atmosphere.

Stops include the Gorreana Tea Factory and plantation, the “Véu da Noiva” waterfall in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park, and several viewpoints showcasing the unique volcanic activity of the Furnas region.

If you have chosen to include lunch, you will enjoy the most authentic dish in the Azores: the Furnas stew, slowly cooked underground using volcanic heat. Accompanied by a fully local guide, you will spend the day exploring some of the island’s most iconic landmarks on the east side of São Miguel.

This small-group tour is limited to a maximum of 8 participants, ensuring a more personal and immersive experience of São Miguel’s eastern landscapes.

Options

Tour Without lunch

Duration: 8 hours: 8 hours Tour
8 seats minivan
Pickup included

Tour Including lunch

Furnas stew: Entrance fees, main course (Furnas stew), drinks, dessert (Azorean pineapple), and coffee.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • 100% Local Storyteller
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick-up/ Drop-off no seu hotel em Ponta Delgada/ Lagoa e R.Grande
  • Terra Nostra admission (€17). Tickets can be purchased directly at the park entrance.
  • Lunch, available in the “Tour with lunch included” option.
  • Furnas Caldeiras
  • Admission fee

What to expect

  1. Miradouro de Santa Iria
    5m · Admission ticket included
    From this viewpoint, take in the vast beauty of São Miguel’s northern coastline, stretching from Sete Cidades to the Nordeste region, where dramatic dark cliffs trace the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.
  2. 30m · Admission ticket included
    A stop at the Gorreana Tea Factory offers a relaxing moment with a tasting of one of the world’s last fully natural teas still in production.

    Its rolling tea plantations create a striking landscape, beautifully framing the surrounding valleys and adding to the charm of this unique setting.
  3. Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes
    30m · Admission ticket included
    A magnificent area of traditional watermills, now transformed into a natural park where cascading waterfalls are the main highlight. Considered one of the most beautiful areas in the Nordeste region, it offers a peaceful setting surrounded by lush greenery and flowing water.

    Visitors can also discover the traditional handcrafted “corn leaf dolls”, made using ancestral techniques and available in a local handicraft shop.
  4. 1h
    The unique gastronomy of the region is always a highlight of the best tours, and this is the moment to experience the famous Furnas stew.

    Slow-cooked for 6 to 7 hours in holes dug into the volcanic soil, the “Cozido das Furnas” is one of the most distinctive dishes in the Azores. Vegetarian and vegan guests can also enjoy a fully plant-based version, prepared using the same traditional underground cooking method.
  5. Furnas
    25m
    Furnas village is set within a valley locally known as the “Enchanted Valley of Furnas.”

    In this area, you will discover steaming hot springs and fumaroles that reveal the volcanic energy beneath the surface. Visitors also have the opportunity to taste several natural mineral waters, each with its own distinctive characteristics.
  6. Lagoa das Furnas
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Stop at Furnas Lake, where you will find the Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Vitórias, a unique example of neo-Gothic architecture.

    Around the lake, a collection of wooden sculptures creates an engaging and scenic setting, offering excellent opportunities for memorable photographs.
  7. Caldeira das Furnas
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Optional visit to the volcanic park where the famous “Cozido” is prepared near Furnas Lake, followed by a walk among steaming and bubbling mud pools and boiling hot springs.

    (Entrance fee not included: €3 per person)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Easy to find square upper town with a beautiful church as background

Meeting point

On the avenue facing the port, and close to the city center, you will easily find the Tourist Office where you can wait for our pick-up

End point

Easy to find square upper town with a beautiful church as background

End point

On the avenue facing the port, and close to the city center, you will easily find the Tourist Office where you can wait for our pick-up

Pickup details

Pick up offered within 5km of Ponta Delgada's center.

• The first pick-up starts at 09:00 and depending on the number of pick-ups to be made, it may extend until 09:30. Please wait at your hotel or at the place agreed upon with the tour operator.

• Pick-ups outside the selected area, a fee may be charged, please contact us for more details

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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