Outstanding Tour of Furnas Valley

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

Explore as much as possible of Furnas in one day, with stops at all the best views and experiences on the area. Taste a stew cooked underground and experience a bath in the hot springs.

What's Included

Entrance fee to “Furnas Lake”
Lunch with drinks (Non-vegetarian)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour Guide
Hotel pick-up from Ponta Delgada city center
Insurance
Entrance fee to Terra Nostra Garden
Entrance fee to Poça da Dona Beija
Hotel pick-up outside Ponta Delgada city center
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

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Meeting Point at Tourism Office

End point
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Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Leaving Ponta Delgada, the first stop will be at Vila Franca do Campo, which was the first capital of São Miguel, located in the south coast, where it´s possible to watch the islet of Vila Franca and its interior crater.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Arriving at Furnas‘ valley, near Furnas Lake, we will observe some volcanic phenomena, known as fumaroles and you will also be able to watch how it’s cooked the famous Cozido das Furnas (Furnas stew), a gastronomic specialty of the Azores.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    The tour is followed by a visit to Terra Nostra garden (optional) before the lunch (optional), which will give you the possibility to experience a thermal bath.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    At Furnas village it is possible to notice more volcanic phenomena, where you can see the fumaroles in a mix of hot and fresh waters, some with medicinal properties.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5

    On the way up, to the mountains, we will stop to watch the amazing view over Furnas valley, from Pico do Ferro‘s viewpoint.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Through the north coast, more precisely in Ribeira Grande, we will also visit the Gorreana tea plantation and its factory, where we can taste two types of tea – black and green tea.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 7

    The last stop will be at Santa Iria‘s viewpoint to appreciate a gorgeous view over the north coast.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
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