Immerse yourself in the volcanic landscapes of the Azores on this private guided tour of the Furnas Valley in São Miguel!
São Miguel is the largest and best-known island in the Azores. With its combination of rugged wilderness, volcanoes, breathtaking waterfalls and lakes, it is the ideal destination for nature lovers. To discover the island's natural gems, we invite you to join this private guided tour of the Furnas Valley and the Parque Terra Nostra hot springs in São Miguel. Accompanied by a professional guide specialising in the region, you'll enjoy a pleasant experience in a group made up of just your friends and family!
To start the day, your guide will collect you from your accommodation and from there you'll board a comfortable SUV for your drive to the Vila Franca do Campo viewpoint. Your guided tour of the Furnas Valley continues to the Terra Nostra Park, a botanical garden with a breathtaking geothermal pool, where you can take a dip in the summer if you feel like it. You will also visit Lagoa das Furnas, the viewpoints of Pico do Ferro and Santa Iria, and the Caldeiras das Furnas in Vila das Furnas, small ponds created by volcanic activity where accumulated rainwater comes into contact with magma, causing fumaroles. These springs and thermal waters are quite a sight to behold, but be warned: the smell of sulphur they give off is not the most pleasant! Finally, you'll round off your guided tour of São Miguel with a visit to Europe's one and only tea plantation, "A Plantação de Chá da Gorreana".
As you can see, this guided tour of São Miguel is very complete and, thanks to your guide, you'll also learn a lot about the fauna, flora and volcanic landscapes of São Miguel. So, are you ready to discover the world of hot springs and volcanoes on this guided tour of the Furnas Valley in São Miguel? Book now and treat yourself to an unforgettable day of adventure during your holiday in the Azores!
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Practical information
Private Guided Tour to Furnas Valley and Parque Terra Nostra thermal springs in São Miguel Island, Azores.
- Small private group of 6 participants max.
Please allow a full-day for this activity, including 7 to 8 hours of guided tour.
- Pick up at your hotel or accommodation.
- Visit the Vila Franca do Campo Islet viewpoint.
- Stop at Parque Terra Nostra (natural thermal spring and botanic garden).
- Visit the Lagoa das Furnas.
- Stop at Caldeiras das Furnas (hotsprings).
- Stop at the viewpoint the Pico do Ferro.
- Visit Chá Gorreana (Tea plantation and factory).
- Stop at Santa Iria (viewpoint).
- Drop off at your hotel or accommodation.
Pets are welcome to join this activity. Please let your guide know which pet you'll bring once your booking is confirmed.
- Pick up and drop off
- Lunch
- Insurance
- Certified guide from government of Azores
- Ticket to the botanical garden for swimming in hot springs
- Raincoat
- Mountain or sport shoes
- Water
- Comfortable clothes