Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Furnas Volcano

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 1 more

Following the southern coast of the island, stop at Vila Franca do Campo (first Capital of the island). Head for the wonderful Furnas Valley, a natural theater with the blue sea and the green hills through the route. Awaits us, a lagoon ripped through gardens of sparkling flowers and dense forest taking us to the world of fairy tales.
Area of mineral and thermal waters, near Lagoa das Furnas where next to the fumaroles you'll see where the famous “Cozido” stew is cooked in holes inside earth´s heat for 6 to 7 hours and you can taste at a local restaurant (not included).
In the parish of Furnas a magnificent setting, provided by fumaroles, will wrap you in a fog of mystery and magical atmosphere.
You can also experience a thermal bath in iron waters at a temperature around 39º C(102ºF) at Terra Nostra Botanical Garden (entrance fee not included).
Returning through de North coast visit a tea plantation from the XIX century and witness all the stages of tea precessing and taste some tea.

What's Included

at Furnas Natural Park
Personal Accident Insurance
Driver/Certified nature guide
Local taxes
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off from Ponta Delgada
Transport by air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
Entrance fees at Terra Nostra Botanical Garden (optional)
The value depends on lunch option
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

Pick up over a range of 15km from Ponta Delgada city center are charged

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Meeting point

Tourism Post Office

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana

    On the way stop at Europe’s oldest, and currently only, remaining Tea plantation. Chance to visit Chá Gorreana’s boutique, factory, museum and enjoy a cup of fresh picked tea grown far away from industrial pollution in the lush emerald green hills.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Lagoa das Furnas

    Area of secondary volcanism where you'll see fumaroles and how its cooked the "cozido" pot-au-feu in holes on the heat of the volcano

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Caldeira das Furnas

    Inside the caldeira its where you can have the thermal bath, lunch and also visit the fumaroles on the village of Furnas and taste mineral water

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Castelo Branco

    Heading to the Caldera of Furnas Volcano stop at Cartelo Branco Viewpoint tha gives a view of the Caldera of the Volcano and of Vilca Franca Village

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Stop at a viewpoint of the islet of Vila Franca, a submarine eruptions resulting in a beautiful natural pool. Vila Franca do Campo was the first Capital of the island of São Miguel

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Safaris
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Adventure Tours
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
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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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