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Furnas - Route of the Volcanoes

Enjoy a relaxing and scenic tour along the beautiful south coast of São Miguel. Accompanied by a certified guide, hop on a comfortable modern coach and enjoy scenic views.

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Highlights

  • Travel comfortably in a modern & air-conditioned coach to Sao Miguel
  • See scenic views as you ride along the south coast of São Miguel
  • Stop at the viewpoints - Gorreana Tea Factory, Franca do Campo Village, Terra Nostra Park
  • Visit the famous Furnas Lake to experience its unique geothermal activity
  • Explore Gorreana Tea Factory, the oldest tea plantation in Europe
  • Hear stories and interesting facts from a certified tour guide
  • Smartphone Vouchers are accepted, no need to print the tickets!

Overview

Join us for a scenic journey as you journey along the beautiful south coast of São Miguel. Board a comfortable, modern, and well-equipped coach accompanied by a certified tour guide. Along the way, you will see amazing coastal views and green landscapes. You will see the famous viewpoints such as Gorreana Tea Factory, Franca do Campo Village, Lagoa das Furnas, and Terra Nostra Park. You will visit the volcanic lake - Furnas, and learn about geothermal activity. You can also see how traditional food is cooked using natural heat from the earth. The journey continues with a walk inside a famous botanical garden. The tour ends at the Gorreana Tea Factory, where you will learn about the oldest tea plantation in Europe. With comfortable transportation and hotel pick up and drop off, this offers nature and stunning scenery in one easy trip.

Itinerary

Discover the natural beauty, rich traditions, and unique flavors of São Miguel on a scenic tour that takes you from charming villages to geothermal wonders and historic tea plantations. Your tour begins with a scenic journey along the south coast of São Miguel in a modern, comfortable coach, providing a relaxing way to take in the island’s landscapes. The first stop is the viewpoint above the islet of Vila Franca do Campo, where you can admire the stunning coastal scenery and sample the traditional Queijada da Vila sweet, a local specialty. From there, the tour continues to Furnas Lake, a remarkable area known for its geothermal activity. Here, you can witness how the famous Cozido das Furnas is slowly cooked in volcanic soil, a unique culinary tradition, and explore the surrounding landscapes.

A stroll through Terra Nostra Park allows you to enjoy its botanical gardens and the inviting thermal pool while taking in the views of Pico do Ferro. The journey concludes with a visit to the Gorreana Tea Factory, the oldest tea plantation in Europe, where you will learn about tea production and sample its distinctive flavors. Throughout the tour, transportation with pick-up and drop-off in downtown Ponta Delgada is included, along with a certified guide, insurance coverage, priority access to Lagoa das Furnas, and entrance to Terra Nostra Park, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience. This unforgettable journey offers a perfect blend of nature, culture, and local flavors, leaving you with lasting memories of São Miguel’s south coast.

Schedule

  • Start Time: 09:00am (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time)
  • Duration: 8 Hours Approx.
  • Meeting Point: Downtown Ponta Delgada

Inclusions

  • Transportation with pick-up and drop-off in downtown Ponta Delgada
  • Certified tour guide available in English and Portuguese
  • Insurance coverage
  • Priority access to Lago das Furnas
  • Entrance to Terra Nostra Park
  • Lunch (optional)

Exclusions

  • Hotel Pick up and Drop off
  • Gratuities

Redemption Info

  • You can present your mobile or printed voucher at the meeting location: Downtown Ponta Delgada
  • In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund.
  • Ticket/ Voucher is valid to the travel date you choose.

Know Before You Go

  • Voucher Information: Mobile and Paper Voucher are accepted !
  • Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or in the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures- may cause delays and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancellations due to any unforeseen circumstances.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and dress and this tour involves walking.

Cancellation Policy

  • You must cancel your booking at least 24 Hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
  • If you cancel your booking less than 24 Hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
  • Any modifications made less than 24 Hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
  • The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
  • This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.

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