Furnas and East São Miguel Island tour
Excursions & day trips

Furnas and East São Miguel Island tour

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$77.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 7 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Admire the views of Furnas Lake
  • Enjoy bathing in the hot springs
  • Stop at various impressive viewpoints
  • Smaller group size gives you a personalized experience in good company
What to expect

Embark on a Furnas and East São Miguel Island tour, exploring lush landscapes, tea and pineapple plantations, hot springs, and scenic lagoons on this captivating journey.

Begin your tour of the beautiful natural landmarks of São Miguel. Discover a region abundant with beautiful scenery, lush landscapes, and fantastic viewpoints. Take a tour of Plantações de Chá Gorreana, the oldest tea plantations in Europe. See the only fields of tea in Europe, and whilst at the plantation, you can sample the tea for free and roam around the fields. After that, head to Furnas to explore the valley and take a dip in the hot springs to relax a bit and connect with nature. Then, stop for lunch in Furnas (not included). Try the famous cozido mixed meats or many of the other options on the menu.

After lunch, visit the lagoon and roam around a bit to enjoy the surroundings. When the visit to the lagoon is finished, it's time to head to Vila Franca to take a look at the world-famous islet. Finish the tour in Ponta Delgada with a visit to the pineapple plantations.

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Child seat
  • check Local guide
  • check Pickup and drop-off from designated areas
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
Where

Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, 9500-769 Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Meeting point:
Meet your pick-up at Tourism Outpost (Posto de Turismo) Ponta Delgada.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Know in advance:

  • If you wish to bathe in the hot springs, please message the local tour operator, you will find their contact details in the voucher after booking
  • The hot springs will be closed for maintenance until April 2025

Remember to bring:

  • Wear comfortable shoes and clothes, and bring swimwear if you wish to swim
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Provider
Azorean Tales
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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