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Discover the volcano route that will take you to the best attractions of the island of São Miguel! During 2 days you will explore the Furnas volcano, a place of constant volcanic activity and thermal pools, discover the unmistakable beauty of the Seven Cities volcano, marvel at the nature of the Fire volcano, learn how pineapple is produced from the Azores, visit one of the most famous water cascades and admire the tea plantations among many other attractions.
Choose between two tour options:
•Tour with lunch included, "cooked from the furnas" served on one day and a "regional food buffet" on the other, or;
•Tour without lunch where you will have extra free time in the lunch break, the opportunity to buy food or simply bring snacks with you.
Our guides will answer all your questions with a welcoming smile, our flexibility in schedule or itinerary will allow you to relax and enjoy your holidays to the fullest.
IMPORTANT: Thermal pools closed until April.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
PLEASE NOTE: Collections begin at 09:00 and can take up to 20 minutes to complete collection of all travelers. Collections are only available for hotels and accommodation located on main roads in Ponta Delgada, Lagoa and Ribeira Grande. If your accommodation is not listed, is located on narrow, one-way streets or in historic centers, we will direct you to the nearest meeting point.
Itinerary
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1
In São Miguel, find the only pineapple plantations in glasshouses, learn more about the planting process and taste a delicious pineapple liqueur
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Splendid stop for a panoramic view of the north and south coast of São Miguel, with the volcano of Lagoa do Fogo as a backdrop.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Considered one of the seven wonders in Portugal, the sumptuous landscape from this belvedere, leaves no one indifferent. This is the most famous viewpoint in the Azores where you can see the blue and green lagoons as well as the picturesque parish inside the volcano.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Belvedere at altitude in the western part of the crater, where you can see the islanders of the Mosteiros on the west coast of São Miguel with its black rocks cutting the blue of the sea.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Inside the Sete Cidades volcano, we stopped in the center of the parish for a well-deserved break. During this break, you can decide to include a delicious buffet made up of several typical dishes from the region in your tour (not included, talk to your guide), explore this picturesque place, stroll along the edge of the lagoon or even go canoeing. In the center of the parish, the church of São Nicolau, normally decorated with natural flowers, invites you to visit.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6
Call of Hawaii of the Azores for its similarities, the beach of Santa Barbara is the best known spot for surfers, coming from all over the world.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Explore the city center of Ribeira Grande with its magnificent Paradise garden crossed by the river that gives its name to the city and visit the Mother Church on the top of its hill.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Surprise yourself with the unique beauty of the lagoon at higher altitude of São Miguel. Considered by many to be the most beautiful, Lagoa do Fogo and its turquoise waters are surrounded by huge cliffs, used by several species of seabirds for nesting.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
One of the most beautiful viewpoints on the north coast of São Miguel, possessing a unique beauty.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Enjoy a tea tasting by visiting one of the only two industrial tea factories in Europe. Admire all the beauty of the tea plantation, traveling through valleys and mountains where goats clean the bushes. This is not just any plantation, it is the only and last one in the world where no pesticides or fertilizers are used, being 100% natural.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
Northeast, where nature lives! The most visited place in the Northeast, an old area of water mills, converted into a Natural Park of great beauty with its enormous waterfalls. Sometimes, groups of adventurers practicing canyoning can be found, this being a well-known place for their practice.
4 hours 10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
Discover what awaits you by admiring the magnificent panoramic view of the interior of the Furnas volcano
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13
The natural cuisine of the Azores is here! Visit Parque das Caldeiras and learn how the locals cook, using holes in the ground heated by volcanic heat. The famous "Cozido das Furnas" is made here. Take the opportunity to stroll among the boilers and fumaroles and watch the cooking pots being removed from the holes.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included -
14
Time for a break! Take advantage of this break at Lagoa das Furnas for lunch (lunch not included, contact us if you wish to include a cooked lunch) or discover a magnificent Gothic-style chapel, find all kinds of information about fauna and flora and photograph the various statues carved with a chainsaw during the woodcarving festival held on the shore of the lake.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
15
Explore the place locally called "Mouth of the Volcano" where you will find countless sources of mineral waters, and you can try some of them. Stroll among the boiling water boilers and taste traditional liqueurs in a typical local craft store.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16
(Thermal bath not available due to closure until January 2025) As an option, you can enjoy a relaxing bath in the famous thermal pool of the Terra Nostra botanical garden. Entrance is not included and can be purchased on site (16€ per person). This is one of the most beautiful gardens in Europe, and its orange-colored waters are a world attraction.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
17
The last stop will be in Vila Franca do Campo, which was the first capital of São Miguel, before its destruction in 1522, overlooking the famous Ilhéu da Vila. You can also find and taste one of the most typical conventual sweets on the island, the village queijada.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Visit the main attractions of Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo and visit one of the pineapple plantations.
Discover the volcanic world of Furnas, the nature of the Northeast and enjoy a visit to the Gorreana tea factory
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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