São Miguel : Furnas, Thermal Waters and Gorreana Tea

5.0 (2 reviews) Sao Miguel, Portugal
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

A visit to the Furnas offers a complete experience of nature, culture and Azorian tradition.
It is possible to explore the serene lagoons surrounded by lush vegetation, observe fumarolas and hot springs, and meet the famous Cozido das Furnas, slowly prepared in pots buried in the warm soil.
The visit also includes the Terra Nostra Park, with its botanical gardens and the hot water thermal pool ideal for relaxation.
To complete the experience, you can visit the Gorreana Tea Factory, visiting extensive tea fields, learning about the artisanal production and tasting fresh teas while appreciating the valley and ocean landscape.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Start and end of tour at your accommodation in the city of Ponta Delgada
  • Bilingual Guide (Portuguese/English)
  • Lagoa das Furnas
  • Cozido das Furnas - 22€ (Fresh cheese, drink (house wine, water or juice) + boiled, pineapple and coffee)
  • Terra Nostra Park

What to expect

  1. Lagoa das Furnas
    1h · Admission ticket included
    In the Lagoa das Furnas you can observe the preparation of the traditional Cozido das Furnas, which is slowly made in pots buried in the volcanic soil, taking advantage of the natural heat of the earth.
  2. Furnas
    30m
    A visit to Villa das Furnas allows you to explore a unique location marked by volcanic activity, fumarolas, thermal waters and a strong gastronomic tradition linked to the famous Cozido das Furnas.
  3. Lagoa das Furnas
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Lunch from the traditional cooked furnace.
    Not included. 22€ per person (includes fresh cheese, drink (house wine, water or juice) + boiled, pineapple and coffee)
  4. Parque Terra Nostra
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit to the Terra Nostra park where you can visit the gardens and take a bath of thermal waters. Bring your swimsuit, slippers, towel and toiletries. Thermal waters may stain your clothes.
    Admission not included : 17€/adult; child from 06 to 17 years old : 14.50€; 0 to 5 years old : free.
  5. Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana
    1h
    The visit to the tea plantations of the Gorreana Tea Factory allows you to travel through extensive green fields, to know the craft process of tea production, from the harvesting of the leaves to its transformation, and to taste fresh teas while appreciating the unique landscape over the valley and the ocean.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Next to the tourist station.

End point

Next to the tourist station.

Pickup details

The tour begins and ends at your accommodation within the city of Ponta Delgada.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for people with reduced mobility

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

5.0 (2)

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