Azores: Shore Excursion Furnas - Crater volcano and hot springs

4.5 (59 reviews) Ponta Delgada, Portugal
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Duration4h - 5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Furnas / East Island – “Gastronomy, Hot Springs, Boilers & Fumaroles”

Discover one of the most emblematic volcanic areas of São Miguel, often considered the heart of Azorean tourism.

Explore the volcanological activity of one of the island’s most active volcanic areas, with an eruptive history dating back over 100,000 years. Experience the unique Furnas Valley, known for its remarkable diversity of mineral and thermal waters.

Witness how locals prepare the traditional Azorean “cozido” using volcanic heat, and visit one of the only tea plantations in Europe.

Optional stop: Parque Terra Nostra botanical garden and thermal pool (entrance not included). This visit depends on available time and overall group participation on the day of the tour.

Tour type: Shared shore excursion (not private)
Group size: Small-group experience intended; however, group size may vary depending on demand, especially on cruise ship days.

What's included

  • Professional driver / local certified guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All transportation during the experience
  • Live commentary throughout the tour
  • Entrance to Parque Terra Nostra or Dona Beija thermal baths (optional visit)
  • Entrance fee to Furnas Lake (cooking / stew area)
  • Food and drinks
  • Optional visits depend on time, conditions and group. Entrance fees paid on-site.

What to expect

  1. Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana
    20m
    Visit the last natural tea plantation on planet, taste our green or black tea.
  2. Miradouro Pico Do Ferro
    10m
    Admire for the firts time the inerior of Furnas volcano and lake
  3. Caldeira das Furnas
    20m
    Walk trough boilers and hot springs, taste traditional liquors and mineral waters, feel the power of a volcano
  4. Caldeira das Furnas
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    See and learn how locals cook using the heat of the volcano in holes on the ground.
  5. Parque Terra Nostra
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    In option, stop, walk and relax in a natural hot pool. Thermal water, naturally heated by the volcano

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

When your ship docks at the Turistic Port:
Cruise ships docks at Ponta Delgada cruise terminal,when you leave the ship, you will pass trough the security room reaching the terminal hall, this is where our local guides welcome you, holding a sign with your name or a sign with AZORES DREAM TOURS

If we have several cruise ship´s at the time:
Only one ship can dock at the time at the turistic port, in this case the other´s cruise ship´s will dock at the comercial port, you will need to take the shutle out of the comercial port, and we will be at the first exit shutle stop in town, holding a sign with our name or a sign with AZORES DREAM TOURS

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Cancellation policy

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

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