Furnas Volcano, Lake, Geysers, Tea Plantation and Terra Nostra

5.0 (12 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Tea Plantation — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Pico do Ferro — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The perfect day in São Miguel even if it's raining, is exploring the volcano activity at Furnas: “caldeiras”; geysers; thermal springs.

Have time to visit and bathe at the Terra Nostra Park and hot springs. Entrance fee is not included, you can purchase it at the entrance of the park on the day (subject to availability).

If you prefer not to visit the park you can spend more time exploring the Furnas village and take the chance to taste and buy island famous products: Tea, “Bolo Lêvedo”, steamed Corn Cob, “Queijadas”, and many others. Or having lunch. Although not included you can stop to lunch the typical "cozido", at a local restaurant. Please advise so we book in advance.

Explore the tea plantation slopes and factory at Gorreana Tea Plantation.

Pit stop along the way on key viewpoints like Santa Iria and Pico do Ferro.

This experience takes about 5h. Please note if you stop for lunch we might need to take less time on other locations.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: Portuguese, English
Operated by: Azores Like Locals

Ages: Adults (0–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee to Terra Nostra Park and Hot Springs is not included. You can purchase the tickets on the day, at the Park entrance
Not included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee to the cooking pods is not included, you can purchase them at the site.
Not included: This tour doesńt include meals. But we can accommodate a stop at a local restaurant if you would like to try the “cozido”

Itinerary

Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana

one hour

Visit the tea plantation and factory, enjoy some time to walk along the tea slopes, learn the process and taste our unique tea.
Miradouro Pico Do Ferro

15 min

Enjoy the best view over the Furnas valley from this high point.
Lagoa das Furnas

30 min

Enjoy the scenic views of the margins of Furnas Lake.
Caldeira das Furnas

30 min Admission not included

Walk through the volcanic cooking pods, where the famous “cozido” dish is cooked. Entrance fee not included (3 euros per person).
Parque Terra Nostra

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Explore and bathe at this magical famous botanical park. Entrance fee is not included, it can be purchased at the Park (subject to availability). If you prefer not to visit the Park you can spend more time exploring the village.
Furnas

45 min

Visit the geysers and the thermal springs at Furnas village, and enjoy some free time at the village where you can buy local products: Bolo Lêvedo, Corn Cob, Sweet tarts…
Stop 7

15 min

Surrounded by the beautiful botanical scenery of the river stream, you will find a hot springs water pond. We dare you to dip your feet in it!
Miradouro de Santa Iria

15 min

Stop along the way to soak in a beautiful 360 view over the island north coastline and mountains.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Marina Atlantico
Casa Vitoriana
Grand Hotel Acores Atlantico
My Story Hotel Vila Nova
Neat Hotel Avenida
Canadiano Urban Nature Hotel
Quinta Do Cordeiro
Casa Da Isabelinha
Hotel Ponta Delgada
VIP Executive Azores Hotel
Hotel Talisman
Epicenter Lodgings

and 40 more pickup points

We pick up at any location on Ponta Delgada (including airport and cruise port), Lagoa, Ribeira Grande and Furnas areas. Other locations are subject to request, you might need to meet us at a meeting point, or pay an extra fee. Please inquiry.

Pick-up time: 9:30 AM (if you need a different pick up time please advise)

Please note we drive a 5 seat vehicles SUV type, we can take up to 4 participants per vehicle if it suits your group.