Outstanding Tour of Furnas Valley

5.0 (3 reviews) Sao Miguel, Portugal
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
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Overview

Explore as much as possible of Furnas in one day, with stops at all the best views and experiences on the area. Taste a stew cooked underground and experience a bath in the hot springs.

What's included

  • Entrance fee to “Furnas Lake”
  • Lunch with drinks (Non-vegetarian)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour Guide
  • Hotel pick-up from Ponta Delgada city center
  • Insurance
  • Entrance fee to Terra Nostra Garden
  • Entrance fee to Poça da Dona Beija
  • Hotel pick-up outside Ponta Delgada city center
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Vila Franca do Campo
    20m
    Leaving Ponta Delgada, the first stop will be at Vila Franca do Campo, which was the first capital of São Miguel, located in the south coast, where it´s possible to watch the islet of Vila Franca and its interior crater.
  2. Lagoa das Furnas
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Arriving at Furnas‘ valley, near Furnas Lake, we will observe some volcanic phenomena, known as fumaroles and you will also be able to watch how it’s cooked the famous Cozido das Furnas (Furnas stew), a gastronomic specialty of the Azores.
  3. Parque Terra Nostra
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    The tour is followed by a visit to Terra Nostra garden (optional) before the lunch (optional), which will give you the possibility to experience a thermal bath.
  4. Furnas
    1h
    At Furnas village it is possible to notice more volcanic phenomena, where you can see the fumaroles in a mix of hot and fresh waters, some with medicinal properties.
  5. Miradouro Pico Do Ferro
    30m · Admission ticket included
    On the way up, to the mountains, we will stop to watch the amazing view over Furnas valley, from Pico do Ferro‘s viewpoint.
  6. Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Through the north coast, more precisely in Ribeira Grande, we will also visit the Gorreana tea plantation and its factory, where we can taste two types of tea – black and green tea.
  7. Miradouro de Santa Iria
    15m · Admission ticket included
    The last stop will be at Santa Iria‘s viewpoint to appreciate a gorgeous view over the north coast.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point at Tourism Office

End point

Meeting Point at Tourism Office

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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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