Vulcan of the Furnas: Nature, Boilers & Senic Landscapes
Join us for a full-day tour of the Furnas, one of São Miguel’s most captivating volcanic areas. Walk among smoky boilers, dive into thermal waters and enjoy stunning views. This experience is perfect for those who want to connect with nature and relax in a unique setting.
The stops include the Gorreana Tea Factory and Plantation, the "Véu da Noiva" waterfall in the Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park and various opportunities to observe the diverse volcanic activity of the Furnas.
If you choose to include lunch on your tour, you will be served the most authentic dish of the Azores, the cooked of the Furnas, cooked in the volcanic soil of the volcano. Accompanied by a 100% local guide, you will spend the day on an excursion to the famous landmarks on the west side of the island. of St. Michael.
This small group tour has a maximum of 8 people, ensuring a personalized experience of the eastern part of São Miguel.
Options
Tour option with lunch included
Cozido das Furnas: Starters, main course (cooked), drinks, dessert (pineapple from the Azores) and coffee
Pickup included
What's included in Vulcan of the Furnas: Nature, Boilers & Senic Landscapes
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Miradouro de Santa Iria
From this magnificent viewpoint, you will have a stunning view over the entire north coast of São Miguel.
The last 100& natural tea plantation in the world! On the way back from the Northeast, the stop at the Gorreana tea factory allows you to stroll through the stunning plantation, photograph, taste and learn everything about tea production in the Azores. You can also buy your tea or souvenir at the handicraft shop.
Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes
Ex-libris in the Northeast region! An old area of water mills converted into an enchanting natural park where you can find the beautiful waterfall "Véu da Noiva". Here you will have access to changing rooms, a café or a handicraft shop where you can buy your souvenir.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Pick-up/ Drop-off at your hotel in Ponta Delgada/ Lagoa and R.Grande
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local Guide
- Entrance Terra Nostra (17€). You can buy your park pass directly at the park gate.
- lunch, available in the "Tour with lunch included" option
- Botanical Garden and Thermal Pool Terra Nostra
- Caldeira das Furnas
- Admission fee
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up offered within 5km of Ponta Delgada's center. • The first pick-up starts at 09:00 and depending on the number of pick-ups to be made, it may extend until 09:30. Please wait at your hotel or at the place agreed upon with the tour operator. • Pick-ups outside the selected area, a fee may be charged, please contact us for more details
Meeting / End Points
- Easy to find square upper town with a beautiful church as background
