Azores: Shore Excursion Furnas - Crater volcano and hot springs

4.8
(46 reviews)

4 to 5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Furnas / East Island, “Gastronomy, Hot springs, Boilers & Fumaroles” towards one of the most emblematic volcanic areas of São Miguel, considered the capital of Azorean tourism.

Explore the volcanological activities of one of the most active volcanoes in the Azores, as well as all its eruptive history over 100,000 years old;
See for yourself why Furnas Valley is considered by experts to be the largest hydropolis in the world for its diversity of mineral and thermal waters from its springs;
See were locals cook a truly 100% azorean dish, on a volcanic soil for 6 hours; Visit one of only two tea plantations / factories in Europe.., it is impossible to remain indifferent to such diversity.

Optionally, Terra Nostra botanic garden and thermal pool can be included at your shore excursion tour in a group size of 8 persons (entrance not included). Make sure you leave on comments that you desire to include this extra stop.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commented tour
Driver / Local guide
Entrance to Terra Nostra or Dona Beija.
Entrance at Furnas Lake ( Stew area ).

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

When your ship docks at the Turistic Port: Cruise ships docks at Ponta Delgada cruise terminal,when you leave the ship, you will pass trough the security room reaching the terminal hall, this is where our local guides welcome you, holding a sign with your name or a sign with AZORES DREAM TOURS If we have several cruise ship´s at the time: Only one ship can dock at the time at the turistic port, in this case the other´s cruise ship´s will dock at the comercial port, you will need to take the shutle out of the comercial port, and we will be at the first exit shutle stop in town, holding a sign with our name or a sign with AZORES DREAM TOURS

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Visit the last natural tea plantation on planet, taste our green or black tea.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Admire for the firts time the inerior of Furnas volcano and lake

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Walk trough boilers and hot springs, taste traditional liquors and mineral waters, feel the power of a volcano

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    See and learn how locals cook using the heat of the volcano in holes on the ground.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    In option, stop, walk and relax in a natural hot pool. Thermal water, naturally heated by the volcano

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Supplied by Azores Dream Tours

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Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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