Canoe Trip in Lagoa das Furnas on São Miguel Island, Azores
Take part in a canoe trip in Lagoa das Furnas on the island of São Miguel and enjoy your activity in the unique volcanic setting of the Azores!
Practical information
Suitable for beginners, this canoe trip in Lagoa das Furnas will give you a sense of the immensity of the volcanoes that have shaped the island of São Miguel in the Azores!
Please allow a total of 2 hours on site.
- Meet your guide near the Picos de Aventura facilities, at the end of the Lagoa das Furnas car park.
- Briefing on the activity and safety rules.
- Canoe to the middle of the lagoon and then to the opposite shore, where you'll see a neo-Gothic chapel.
- During the excursion, your guide will share with you many anecdotes about the region and the sites of interest in Lagoa das Furnas.
- You will then return to the starting point next to the fumaroles, following the shoreline.
- Debriefing and end of activity.
Please arrive in a swimming costume or waterproof clothing, as it will probably get a little wet during the activity. There are public toilets near the hut where you can change.
The canoes are designed for 3 people. If there is a child, it is recommended to have 2 adults and 1 child in the middle.
You can leave personal belongings at the meeting point, but the Picos de Aventura team cannot take responsibility for your belongings.
People with physical disabilities cannot take part in this activity.
- Professional guide
- Canoes and paddles
- Life jackets
- Insurance
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Practical shoes that can get wet (sandals)
- Hat or cap
- Sun cream
- Rucksack
- Water bottle
- Spare clothing
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Practical information
This canoe trip in São Miguel is the perfect activity for everyone! Even beginners with no previous canoeing experience can take part and enjoy a rich experience! In fact, this trip is accessible to children aged 6 and over, and requires no special skills. A professional guide will accompany you throughout the trip and give you a full briefing on paddling techniques, so you can have a great time with your loved ones.
The very origin and essence of the Azores lies in the archipelago's volcanic activity. So it's only natural that your guide should invite you to go canoeing in São Miguel, in the middle of a volcanic caldera. In this unique setting, you'll enjoy incomparable silence and be able to watch migratory birds in an exceptional volcanic setting. What's more, during the canoe trip to Lagoa das Furnas, your guide will share interesting facts about the lagoon, the surrounding nature and the magnificent chapel of Nossa Senhora das Vitórias.
If there's one place you absolutely must go canoeing in São Miguel, it's Lagoa das Furnas! So don't hesitate, book this guided excursion now and treat yourself to a change of scenery in the Azores!