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LanguagesPortuguese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Following the southern coast of the island, stop at Vila Franca do Campo (first Capital of the island). Head for the wonderful Furnas Valley, a natural theater with the blue sea and the green hills through the route. Awaits us, a lagoon ripped through gardens of sparkling flowers and dense forest taking us to the world of fairy tales.
Area of mineral and thermal waters, near Lagoa das Furnas where next to the fumaroles you'll see where the famous “Cozido” stew is cooked in holes inside earth´s heat for 6 to 7 hours and you can taste at a local restaurant (not included).
In the parish of Furnas a magnificent setting, provided by fumaroles, will wrap you in a fog of mystery and magical atmosphere.
You can also experience a thermal bath in iron waters at a temperature around 39º C(102ºF) at Terra Nostra Botanical Garden (entrance fee not included).
Returning through de North coast visit a tea plantation from the XIX century and witness all the stages of tea precessing and taste some tea.
What's included
at Furnas Natural Park
Personal Accident Insurance
Driver/Certified nature guide
Local taxes
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off from Ponta Delgada
Transport by air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
Entrance fees at Terra Nostra Botanical Garden (optional)
The value depends on lunch option
Gratuities
What to expect
Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana
30m
On the way stop at Europe’s oldest, and currently only, remaining Tea plantation. Chance to visit Chá Gorreana’s boutique, factory, museum and enjoy a cup of fresh picked tea grown far away from industrial pollution in the lush emerald green hills.
Lagoa das Furnas
30m · Admission ticket included
Area of secondary volcanism where you'll see fumaroles and how its cooked the "cozido" pot-au-feu in holes on the heat of the volcano
Caldeira das Furnas
3h
Inside the caldeira its where you can have the thermal bath, lunch and also visit the fumaroles on the village of Furnas and taste mineral water
Castelo Branco
10m
Heading to the Caldera of Furnas Volcano stop at Cartelo Branco Viewpoint tha gives a view of the Caldera of the Volcano and of Vilca Franca Village
Islet of Vila Franca do Campo
15m
Stop at a viewpoint of the islet of Vila Franca, a submarine eruptions resulting in a beautiful natural pool.
Vila Franca do Campo was the first Capital of the island of São Miguel
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Tourism Post Office
End point
Tourism Post Office
Pickup details
Pick up over a range of 15km from Ponta Delgada city center are charged
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
If canceled due to extreme weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
