São Miguel : Furnas, Thermal Waters and Gorreana Tea

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

A visit to the Furnas offers a complete experience of nature, culture and Azorian tradition.
It is possible to explore the serene lagoons surrounded by lush vegetation, observe fumarolas and hot springs, and meet the famous Cozido das Furnas, slowly prepared in pots buried in the warm soil.
The visit also includes the Terra Nostra Park, with its botanical gardens and the hot water thermal pool ideal for relaxation.
To complete the experience, you can visit the Gorreana Tea Factory, visiting extensive tea fields, learning about the artisanal production and tasting fresh teas while appreciating the valley and ocean landscape.

What's Included

Bottled water
Start and end of tour at your accommodation in the city of Ponta Delgada
Bilingual Guide (Portuguese/English)
Lagoa das Furnas
Cozido das Furnas - 22€ (Fresh cheese, drink (house wine, water or juice) + boiled, pineapple and coffee)
Terra Nostra Park

Meeting and pickup

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

The tour begins and ends at your accommodation within the city of Ponta Delgada.

OR
Meeting point

Next to the tourist station.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Lagoa das Furnas

    In the Lagoa das Furnas you can observe the preparation of the traditional Cozido das Furnas, which is slowly made in pots buried in the volcanic soil, taking advantage of the natural heat of the earth.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2

    A visit to Villa das Furnas allows you to explore a unique location marked by volcanic activity, fumarolas, thermal waters and a strong gastronomic tradition linked to the famous Cozido das Furnas.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Lagoa das Furnas

    Lunch from the traditional cooked furnace. Not included. 22€ per person (includes fresh cheese, drink (house wine, water or juice) + boiled, pineapple and coffee)

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Parque Terra Nostra

    Visit to the Terra Nostra park where you can visit the gardens and take a bath of thermal waters. Bring your swimsuit, slippers, towel and toiletries. Thermal waters may stain your clothes. Admission not included : 17€/adult; child from 06 to 17 years old : 14.50€; 0 to 5 years old : free.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana

    The visit to the tea plantations of the Gorreana Tea Factory allows you to travel through extensive green fields, to know the craft process of tea production, from the harvesting of the leaves to its transformation, and to taste fresh teas while appreciating the unique landscape over the valley and the ocean.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for people with reduced mobility
Supplied by Os meus Azores

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Private and Luxury
4WD Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Additional fees
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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