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Furnas: Volcano Wonders, Tea Plantation & Waterfall Tour

By iGoAzores
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,271 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Join us for a full-day excursion to Furnas, one of the most captivating volcanic areas on São Miguel Island. Walk among steaming calderas, relax in natural thermal waters, and take in breathtaking views shaped by the island’s volcanic origins. This experience is ideal for those looking to connect with nature while enjoying a peaceful and restorative atmosphere.

Stops include the Gorreana Tea Factory and plantation, the “Véu da Noiva” waterfall in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park, and several viewpoints showcasing the unique volcanic activity of the Furnas region.

If you have chosen to include lunch, you will enjoy the most authentic dish in the Azores: the Furnas stew, slowly cooked underground using volcanic heat. Accompanied by a fully local guide, you will spend the day exploring some of the island’s most iconic landmarks on the east side of São Miguel.

This small-group tour is limited to a maximum of 8 participants, ensuring a more personal and immersive experience of São Miguel’s eastern landscapes.

Activity location

  • Miradouro de Santa Iria
    • Ribeira Grande, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Posto de Informação Turística de Ponta Delgada
    • Avenida Infante Dom Henrique
    • 9500-769, Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Tour Without lunch

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Duration: 8 hours: 8 hours Tour
8 seats minivan
Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 4,861.74 x 1 AdultP 4,861.74
Paid at activityP 1,409.20
Total
Price is P 6,270.94

Tour Including lunch

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Furnas stew: Entrance fees, main course (Furnas stew), drinks, dessert (Azorean pineapple), and coffee.
Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 6,059.57 x 1 AdultP 6,059.57
Paid at activityP 1,409.20
Total
Price is P 7,468.77

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    100% Local Storyteller
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Pick-up/ Drop-off no seu hotel em Ponta Delgada/ Lagoa e R.Grande
  • Exclusions
    Terra Nostra admission (€17). Tickets can be purchased directly at the park entrance.
  • Exclusions
    Lunch, available in the “Tour with lunch included” option.
  • Exclusions
    Furnas Caldeiras
  • Exclusions
    Admission fee

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Miradouro de Santa Iria

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
From this viewpoint, take in the vast beauty of São Miguel’s northern coastline, stretching from Sete Cidades to the Nordeste region, where dramatic dark cliffs trace the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.

Gorreana Tea Factory

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
A stop at the Gorreana Tea Factory offers a relaxing moment with a tasting of one of the world’s last fully natural teas still in production. Its rolling tea plantations create a striking landscape, beautifully framing the surrounding valleys and adding to the charm of this unique setting.

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
A magnificent area of traditional watermills, now transformed into a natural park where cascading waterfalls are the main highlight. Considered one of the most beautiful areas in the Nordeste region, it offers a peaceful setting surrounded by lush greenery and flowing water. Visitors can also discover the traditional handcrafted “corn leaf dolls”, made using ancestral techniques and available in a local handicraft shop.

Restaurante Tony´s

  • 1h
The unique gastronomy of the region is always a highlight of the best tours, and this is the moment to experience the famous Furnas stew. Slow-cooked for 6 to 7 hours in holes dug into the volcanic soil, the “Cozido das Furnas” is one of the most distinctive dishes in the Azores. Vegetarian and vegan guests can also enjoy a fully plant-based version, prepared using the same traditional underground cooking method.

Furnas

  • 25m
Furnas village is set within a valley locally known as the “Enchanted Valley of Furnas.” In this area, you will discover steaming hot springs and fumaroles that reveal the volcanic energy beneath the surface. Visitors also have the opportunity to taste several natural mineral waters, each with its own distinctive characteristics.

Lagoa das Furnas

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Stop at Furnas Lake, where you will find the Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Vitórias, a unique example of neo-Gothic architecture. Around the lake, a collection of wooden sculptures creates an engaging and scenic setting, offering excellent opportunities for memorable photographs.

Caldeira das Furnas

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Optional visit to the volcanic park where the famous “Cozido” is prepared near Furnas Lake, followed by a walk among steaming and bubbling mud pools and boiling hot springs. (Entrance fee not included: €3 per person)

Location

Activity location

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    Miradouro de Santa Iria
    • Ribeira Grande, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Posto de Informação Turística de Ponta Delgada
    • Avenida Infante Dom Henrique
    • 9500-769, Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal
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    Largo do Colégio
    • Lg. do Colégio
    • 9500-054, Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal

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