Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Furnas Volcano

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Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Furnas Volcano — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Furnas Volcano, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: Portuguese, English
Operated by: Carpe Diem dream tours

What is included

Included

Included: Admission fees: at Furnas Natural Park
Included: Personal Accident Insurance
Included: Driver/Certified nature guide
Included: Local taxes
Included: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off from Ponta Delgada
Included: Transport by air-conditioned 4WD vehicle

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees at Terra Nostra Botanical Garden (optional)
Not included: The value depends on lunch option
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana

30 min

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.
Lagoa das Furnas

30 min Admission included

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
Caldeira das Furnas

3 hours

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
Castelo Branco

10 min

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
Islet of Vila Franca do Campo

15 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Tourism Post Office

End point

Tourism Post Office

Pickup points

Solar do Conde Garden Hotel
Hotel Marina Atlantico
Casa Vitoriana
Grand Hotel Acores Atlantico
My Story Hotel Vila Nova
Neat Hotel Avenida
Canadiano Urban Nature Hotel
Quinta Do Cordeiro
Hotel Ponta Delgada
VIP Executive Azores Hotel
Hotel Talisman
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort

and 24 more pickup points

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

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
If canceled due to extreme weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund