Furnas Volcano, Lake, Geysers, Tea Plantation and Terra Nostra

5.0 (12 reviews) Ponta Delgada, Portugal
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LanguagesPortuguese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

The perfect day in São Miguel even if it's raining, is exploring the volcano activity at Furnas: “caldeiras”; geysers; thermal springs.

Have time to visit and bathe at the Terra Nostra Park and hot springs. Entrance fee is not included, you can purchase it at the entrance of the park on the day (subject to availability).

If you prefer not to visit the park you can spend more time exploring the Furnas village and take the chance to taste and buy island famous products: Tea, “Bolo Lêvedo”, steamed Corn Cob, “Queijadas”, and many others. Or having lunch. Although not included you can stop to lunch the typical "cozido", at a local restaurant. Please advise so we book in advance.

Explore the tea plantation slopes and factory at Gorreana Tea Plantation.

Pit stop along the way on key viewpoints like Santa Iria and Pico do Ferro.

This experience takes about 5h. Please note if you stop for lunch we might need to take less time on other locations.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fee to Terra Nostra Park and Hot Springs is not included. You can purchase the tickets on the day, at the Park entrance
  • Entrance fee to the cooking pods is not included, you can purchase them at the site.
  • This tour doesńt include meals. But we can accommodate a stop at a local restaurant if you would like to try the “cozido”

What to expect

  1. Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana
    1h
    Visit the tea plantation and factory, enjoy some time to walk along the tea slopes, learn the process and taste our unique tea.
  2. Miradouro Pico Do Ferro
    15m
    Enjoy the best view over the Furnas valley from this high point.
  3. Lagoa das Furnas
    30m
    Enjoy the scenic views of the margins of Furnas Lake.
  4. Caldeira das Furnas
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Walk through the volcanic cooking pods, where the famous “cozido” dish is cooked. Entrance fee not included (3 euros per person).
  5. Parque Terra Nostra
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Explore and bathe at this magical famous botanical park. Entrance fee is not included, it can be purchased at the Park (subject to availability). If you prefer not to visit the Park you can spend more time exploring the village.
  6. Furnas
    45m
    Visit the geysers and the thermal springs at Furnas village, and enjoy some free time at the village where you can buy local products: Bolo Lêvedo, Corn Cob, Sweet tarts…
  7. 15m
    Surrounded by the beautiful botanical scenery of the river stream, you will find a hot springs water pond. We dare you to dip your feet in it!
  8. Miradouro de Santa Iria
    15m
    Stop along the way to soak in a beautiful 360 view over the island north coastline and mountains.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up at any location on Ponta Delgada (including airport and cruise port), Lagoa, Ribeira Grande and Furnas areas. Other locations are subject to request, you might need to meet us at a meeting point, or pay an extra fee. Please inquiry.

Pick-up time: 9:30 AM (if you need a different pick up time please advise)

Please note we drive a 5 seat vehicles SUV type, we can take up to 4 participants per vehicle if it suits your group.

Additional information

  • 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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