Private Full Day Tour Furnas Lake & Hot Springs

Overview

Private Tour by car or Van with a local guide to see Furnas area.
Furnas is located in almost the middle east of Sao mIguel island, where you can find the Caldeiras (fumaroles), and one of the richest places in Europe in terms of thermal and medicinal waters (22 different springs). You can also find one of the most diverse places in terms of vegetation, and probably the most beautiful botanical garden on the Azores "Parque Terra Nostra Garden" (12.5 hectares), within which you will find a hot geothermal pool (with a temperature between 41 at 42 degrees).
Taste one of the most famous gastronomy of the Azores, the "Cozido das Furnas" stew.
Furnas is close to the only tea plantation in Europe (where green tea and 3 types of black tea are produced).

What's included

Itinerary

1. Pickup at your Hotel or Local Accommodation at 9:00 AM or and an arranged hour between client and agent.
2. Al the North coast of Sao Miguel island (from Porto Formoso to Fenais da Ajuda and Ribeira Grande area).
3. Stop and see the only place where is produced tea in Europe. Explanation and see the process of Tea at the factory and at the end possibility to taste green and black tea.
4. View to see all the Volcano crater of Furnas (Lake and village of Furnas).
5. See the Hotsprings , fumaroles and themals water springs.
6. Stop to eat lunch Suggesstion "Cozido das Furnas" stew
7. See one of the most beautiful botanical garden in the Azores (12,5 hectare), with over a tousand different plants and tree from all over the World. Possibility to have a bath in there hot geothermal swimming pool.
8. Pass and stop to see the beautiful green lake of Furnas and enviroment area
9. Viewpoint where it is located the chappel of Our Lady of Peace. View where you can see the capital of Sao Miguel island, Vila Franca do Campo town and the islet of Vila Franca do Campo.
10. Finish at your Hotel or Local Accommodation

Meeting point, pickup & return

Tour options

This experience may be offered in different versions. Live availability above shows the options available for your date and traveler mix.

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The extra hours is the Travel time between each stop, plus lunch stop may take between 1 hour and 1 hour and 30 mins.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.