Furnas, tea plantation, Vila Franca Campo Private Full Day Tour

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About this activity

Discover the volcanic beauty, local traditions, and coastal charm of São Miguel on this private full-day tour to Furnas, a tea plantation, and Vila Franca do Campo.

Visit Furnas, one of the island’s most famous volcanic areas, known for its hot springs, fumaroles, lush gardens, and unique geothermal activity. Admire the beautiful Furnas Lake and learn about the traditions connected to this extraordinary volcanic region.

Continue to one of São Miguel’s traditional tea plantations, where you will discover the history of Azorean tea production and enjoy breathtaking views over the green tea fields and coastline.

The tour also includes a visit to Vila Franca do Campo, the island’s former capital, known for its charming streets, marina, and beautiful coastal scenery.

This private experience offers comfort, flexibility, and personalized attention, allowing you to explore São Miguel at your own pace.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English
Operated by: São Miguel Exclusive Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Need an infant chair or booster seat for your kid? We have it!
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Need to change the hour for starting the tour? Contact me!
Included: Company has insurance as legally required
Included: Pick up and drop off at your accomodations
Included: Flexible itinerary and schedule
Included: Experienced guide since 2015

Not included

Not included: The lunch will be provided to the customer at a restaurant of his choice, within the geographic area of the of the tour. Approximately 30 euros per person.
Not included: Entry tickets for Terra Nostra Park and thermal bathing 16 euros per person. Tickets sold at entry.

Itinerary

Miradouro de Santa Iria

30 min

Observe the north coast of the island from this beautiful viewpoint facing the ocean.
Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana

one hour

Learn how black and green tea are produced since 1883 in the oldest tea plantation in Europe and, afterwards, have a taste of this completely organic local product.
Miradouro Pico Do Ferro

30 min

At the rim of the crater of the active Furnas Volcano, see the beautiful Furnas lake, alongside the village with same name.
Caldeira das Furnas

30 min

Witness secondary vulcanic activity in this spot inside of the village of Furnas. A true proof that this volcano is still active.
Stop 5

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Desfrute do típico cozido das Furnas cozinhado com a atividade vulcânica do local, ou qualquer prato de uma ementa variada. Opções para vegetarianos existem.
Parque Terra Nostra

2 h 30 min Admission not included

Visit one of the most beautiful botanical garden in the island, and relax inside their pool with thermal waters.
Nossa Senhora da Paz

30 min

From this viewpoint you'll be able to see the village of Vila Franca do Campo and it's small islet used as a narltiral pool during the summer from the top of a mount where a small chappel exists.