Private Full Day Tour Furnas – Thermal Pools & Botanical Garden

5.0 (7 reviews) Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Duration7h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore the volcanic heart of Furnas Valley on a private tour focused on geothermal landscapes, lush nature, and iconic viewpoints. This experience combines Furnas’ volcanic activity, Europe’s oldest tea plantation, and one of São Miguel’s most famous viewpoints — with a flexible itinerary adapted to weather conditions.

No rushing. No unnecessary stops. Just the highlights that actually matter.

✔ Private transport & guide

✔ Thermal pools + botanical garden

✔ Flexible pickup and Drop Off

What's included

  • Experienced Local Guide.
  • Private transportation
  • This isn’t a rushed photo tour — it’s a curated experience, with time to enjoy the highlights.
  • Pickup & drop-off from accommodation
  • Meals are not inclued so you can choose where and what to eat.
  • Entrance fees to Terra Nostra Garden / thermal pool

What to expect

  1. Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana
    30m
    Stop at Europe’s oldest and only active tea plantation. Walk through the tea fields and visit the factory area (free entrance). A relaxed stop with great views and cultural value.
  2. Lagoa das Furnas
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit Furnas Lake and see the geothermal area where the traditional Cozido das Furnas is cooked underground using volcanic heat. Steam vents, volcanic soil, and dramatic scenery.
  3. Furnas
    1h
    Local Lunch Option (Not Included)

    Stop in Furnas town for a traditional Azorean meal — including the famous Cozido cooked underground by volcanic heat.
  4. Furnas
    1h
    See the geothermal activity up close walk through the village and geothermal zone with bubbling springs and mineral-rich waters.
  5. Parque Terra Nostra
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Walk the famed botanical gardens planted in the 18th century, then relax in warm thermal waters surrounded by exotic plants.
  6. Nossa Senhora da Paz
    20m
    Photo stop at one of São Miguel’s most iconic viewpoints overlooking Vila Franca do Campo and the islet. Calm, scenic, and weather-friendly.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up where you are staying.
If you are located at Furnas or Vila Franca the is a fee.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • 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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