São Miguel 2-Day Premium Tour: Furnas, 7 Cidades, Fogo & Nordeste

5.0
(31 reviews)

2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Discover São Miguel in two unforgettable days on a premium small-group tour. Travel in luxury air-conditioned Mercedes Vito vans with a certified local guide, enjoying personalized commentary via onboard microphone and small touches like bottled water and towels on request. Explore Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, Furnas, and Nordeste at a relaxed pace, with time for photos, hidden viewpoints, and authentic Azorean experiences. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Enjoy carefully selected photo spots, insider tips, and moments for relaxation and enjoyment. Spacious seats ensure a comfortable ride, and optional stops allow your guide to tailor the experience for a truly personalized adventure. Perfect for travelers seeking a comfortable, memorable, and unforgettable Azores experience.

What's Included

Transport in air-conditioned vehicle
Small group experience (maximum 8 participants)
Certified local guide
Insurance in accordance with Portuguese law
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ponta Delgada, Ribeira Grande, Lagoa and Vila Franca area
Furnas Stew - Lunch cooked in volcanic soil, Vegetarian, vegan, options also available.
Buffet Lunch - Vegetarian, vegan, etc. Options also available.
entrance fees, such as hot springs or lunch) are not included, but can be purchased as extras.

Meeting and pickup

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

Pickups start at 9:00 AM and may continue until 9:45 AM, depending on guest locations.
Please be ready outside your accommodation at 9:00 AM.
Pickup is available from Ponta Delgada, Lagoa, Ribeira Grande, and Vila Franca do Campo.
In some cases, guests may be asked to meet at a nearby strategic pickup point if the accommodation is on a narrow or hard-to-access street.

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Meeting point

The van with your guide may arrive anytime between 9:00 and 9:45 AM, depending on other pickups at the tourism office (Ponta Delgada).

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Furnas & Nordeste – “The Enchanted Garden”

    8 stops
  • 1

    Admire a sandy beach of volcanic origin

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Islet of Vila Franca do Campo

    Viewpoint of Sra. da Paz where from the top, we can see its incredible islet of Vila Franca do Campo, result of an underwater volcanic eruption. From the top of this belvedere, we an also see all the village center.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Lagoa das Furnas

    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

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Caldeira das Furnas

    Visit to the center of the parish of Furnas to visit its various fumaroles, boilers and taste some mineral springs there

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Parque Terra Nostra

    Relax in thermal pools of hot springs, over more than 30 degrees. This is an experience of thermal charisma, with the option of the client and alternative, between Poça da Dona Beija) and the pools of Parque Terra Nostra, where in addition to being able to swim, you can also visit its amazing Botanical Garden Terra Nostra Park, considered one of the best and largest in Europe. (Entry not included, available by choice or at customer’s expense)

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Miradouro Pico Do Ferro

    See for yourself the imposing Pico do Ferro viewpoint, where from the top, you can see the magnitude of the Furnas volcanic crater and her lake

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes

    One of the most visited areas in the Nordeste area, with its 5 Watermills and her amazing waterfall

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana

    One of only two tea plantations / factories in Europe

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo – “The Power of Nature”

    9 stops
  • 9

    See for yourself and learn the whole process of growing pineapples in glass greenhouses, which take 2 years to generate

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Miradouro do Pico do Carvão

    Admire the vast expanse of volcanic cones between the Sete Cidades volcano and the Lagoa do Fogo volcano, offering a wide view of the coast of the north and south coast of the island

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Lagoa do Canario

    Amazing hidden crater lake

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Vista do Rei Miradouro

    The most emblematic belvedere of São Miguel, the Vista do Rei, so known, for having been there on July 6, 1901 King D. Carlos and Queen D. Amelia

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Lagoa de Santiago

    Green Santiago Lagoon, located within the Sete Cidades volcanic crater, surrounded by typical Macaronesian vegetation and cryptomeria plantations

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Caldeira das Sete Cidades

    Already in the center of Lagoa das Sete Cidades, a mandatory stop on the bridge that dividesthe blue from the green lake

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado

    With a heart purified by nature, we will head towards the Escalvado Viewpoint, situated on a pyroclastic cliff where, from above, we can admire the Monasteries and Ferraria, generated by the volcanic force of this area

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 16
    Lagoa do Fogo

    Admire the pure nature of the lush crater of Lagoa do Fogo lake, with its turquoise waters from its incredible viewpoint

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 17
    Centro de Interpretacao Ambiental Caldeira Velha

    Visit the natural hot spring pools at Caldeira Velha park. (Entry not included, available by choice or at customer’s expense);

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
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