Things to do in Furnas, Azores: The Best Tours

August 22, 2021 Kaleigh Reichenbach

Furnas is a civil parish in the municipality of Povoação on the island of São Miguel in the Portuguese Azores. The population in 2011 was 1,439, in an area of 34.43 km². The parish is one of the largest in the island and in the Azores. It is located east of Lagoa and Ponta Delgada, west of Povoação and southeast of Ribeira Grande.
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1. Full day Tour to Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas

Praça de Gonçalo Velho 9500, 9500-769 Ponta Delgada, Portugal Prazer d'Aventura
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You can explore and get to know Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas on the same day, We set off towards the Ceramic factory Vieira and then to the Barrosa viewpoint to observe one of the most beautiful Lagoons of São Miguel, from different viewpoints provide breathtaking and different views over the same lagoon. In the direction of the north coast of the island of São Miguel and before visiting one of the tea factories and tea plantation, we stop at a viewpoint to observe the seafront and the north coast of São Miguel. In the furnas we will closely observe the fumaroles and boilers and hot water in the center of the village of Furnas, before we go to your lagoon, watch the removal of a typical dish from the region that is made in volcanic soil, this being a good suggestion for your lunch. After lunch, you can enjoy a walk or a thermal bath in the botanical garden or in the D. Beija thermal pool complex.  

Inclusions: Local guide, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees in Natural Park Caldeira Velha

Reviewed By patriceragot

I did find the service comfortable and it seems to go "everywhere" in Ponta Delgada... But despite the advert they do have only one trip per hour... but it is plenty as both ways I was alone in the bus...

2. Half-Day Tour to Furnas

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Furnas is by many the Ex-libris of tourism in the Azores, due to its volcanic activity, because of the fumaroles, the hot springs, boilers, gastronomy, the lake and surrounding area, as well as its Botanicals Gardens and the thermal baths. On this half-day tour to Furnas, you will get to know one of the tea plantations and its factory, where you will get to know the entire process of making tea. Along our tour, we have several and different stops in places of great tourist interest, highlighting views of the north and south coast of the island of São Miguel.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle, Tour Guided in Tea Plantation and Factory, Liquor Tasting

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By patriceragot

I did find the service comfortable and it seems to go "everywhere" in Ponta Delgada... But despite the advert they do have only one trip per hour... but it is plenty as both ways I was alone in the bus...

3. Walking Tour to Salto do Prego-Sanguinho with lunch and Termal Bath

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Enjoy a relaxing and appetizing day and embark on a walking tour of Sanguinho a lost village where to enjoy the nature surrounding the Salto do Prego waterfall, as well as make lunch after a walk, with a typical dish of the Azores (the Cozido das Furnas ), made in volcanic soil. Before ending our tour, relax in hot and iron waters at 39 degrees in Poca da Beija. Do not forget to enjoy one of the best programs offered by us.

Inclusions: Snacks + Water, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, two-way private transfer, Transport by private vehicle, Driver/guide

Exclusions: Entrance on Thermal Bath, Lunch

Reviewed By patriceragot

I did find the service comfortable and it seems to go "everywhere" in Ponta Delgada... But despite the advert they do have only one trip per hour... but it is plenty as both ways I was alone in the bus...

4. Furnas Volcano

Posto de Turismo - Ponta Delgada, Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 9500-769 Ponta Delgada, Portugal Holistika - Day Tours
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Through green lands experience one of three active volcanos, Furnas. for 10 hours approximatly you´ll feel thermal waters in your body, try local food and behold top views. During this fullday excurssion you will also be surprised by hang drum concert and several gifts!!

Inclusions: Afternoon tea, Bottled water, Buffet lunch, Wine tasting, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Live entertainment, Private tour

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

5. Two Full Day Tour on the Island of Sao Miguel - Azores

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In this 2-day tour of the island of São Miguel, we divided the island into 2 parts, the West and the East Zone of the island of São Miguel. Each day we will explore a large part of each one, so that at the end of these two days you will have an almost complete knowledge of the island of São Miguel. On the 1st day we will explore and get to know Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo, on the 2nd day, we will go to Furnas and the Northeast, each of these two days, days of full day tours. The Order of Days may be changed, due to weather forecasts, so that we can get the best out of each day, without prejudice to our customers, because our climate changes many times.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Professional and Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Tea Factory and Pinneaple Plantation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance fees ( Natural Park Caldeira Velha, Thermal Pool´s or in Botanic Garden Terra Nostra)

Reviewed By patriceragot

I did find the service comfortable and it seems to go "everywhere" in Ponta Delgada... But despite the advert they do have only one trip per hour... but it is plenty as both ways I was alone in the bus...

6. Azores: Shore Excursion - Furnas volcano and hot springs

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A shore excursion tour to Furnas volcano. A world of beauty and mystery awaits you. Walk trough fumaroles, hot springs and mineral springs involved in a mystic ambiance, optionally, visit the "natural kitchen" where locals cook a unique stew in a hole on the ground using the heat of the volcano, admire the amazing landscape and visit the tea plantation, the last natural plantation on the planet, it is impossible to remain indifferent to such diversity. Optionally, Terra Nostra botanic garden and thermal pool can be included at your shore excursion tour in a group size of 8 persons (entrance not included). Make sure you leave on comments that you desire to include this extra stop.

Inclusions: Local guide, Driver/guide, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By nadiadD7533WW

I booked a last minute tour with Miguel for a private visit of the Island and it was just wonderful! He was very accommodating, lovely to talk to and willing to make the experience as nice as possible for the client. I had a few places in mind I really wanted to visit and he managed to find a way to take me to all of them. He is also very knowledgeable about the island and had a few anecdotes in his sleeves ;) I truly cannot recommend him enough and will definitely call him again whenever I come back to Ponta Delgada.

7. Full Day tour to the Seven Wonders of São Miguel Island

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   This full-day tour of the Seven Natural Wonders of São Miguel, we selected 7 places Natural Wonders, being by many the best places with the greatest tourist highlight on the island of São Miguel, is intended for the public that does not have many days, during their stay in São Miguel, this way you get to know some of the best and most beautiful places on our island. We will explore the Lakes of Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas, the Tea Plantation, the Boilers and Fumaroles in Furnas and a magnificent waterfall (Salto do Cabrito) and also enjoy the views over the sea coast and the islet of Vila Franca do Campo.

Inclusions: Lunch, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (hotels in Ponta Delgada, Lagoa, Vila Franca do Campo and Ribeira Grande), Transport by air-conditioned minivan

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Reviewed By patriceragot

I did find the service comfortable and it seems to go "everywhere" in Ponta Delgada... But despite the advert they do have only one trip per hour... but it is plenty as both ways I was alone in the bus...

8. São Miguel, Azores - Furnas volcano and hot springs half day

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A half day tour to Furnas  volcano. Aworld of beauty and mystery awaits you, from the boilers, to the fumaroles or the "natural kitchen" where locals cook a unique stew in a hole in the ground, as well as several pools with water heated naturally with the heat of the volcano, it is impossible to remain indifferent to such diversity. (optional) Terra Nostra botanic garden and thermal pool can be included at your  tour.

Inclusions: Local guide, Driver/guide, Coffee and/or Tea, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By nadiadD7533WW

I booked a last minute tour with Miguel for a private visit of the Island and it was just wonderful! He was very accommodating, lovely to talk to and willing to make the experience as nice as possible for the client. I had a few places in mind I really wanted to visit and he managed to find a way to take me to all of them. He is also very knowledgeable about the island and had a few anecdotes in his sleeves ;) I truly cannot recommend him enough and will definitely call him again whenever I come back to Ponta Delgada.

9. Full Day Furnas

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allow you to know a little bit more about the volcanoes of Furnas, a place where you can see some volcanic activity and have some relax time at the thermal pools. Besides this, you still have the chance to try a unique dish cooked inside of the earth with the natural steam released from the volcano.

Inclusions: Lunch, Local guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Fuel surcharge, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Parque Terra Nostra entrance fees

Reviewed By Stephanie2609

Artur was the friendliest guide you can imagine! I highly recommend the tour to Nordeste, with lots of stops at cool spots, beautiful viewpoints, parks etc. If you're looking for some time away from the crowds at P.D. + want to experience the rural/more native Azores: go north!

10. Totally personalized private tour to Furnas (East)

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Turn your day in a memorable moment with a totally personalized private tour, be part of a stress-free journey in São Miguel island. We take care of you all day, deciding with you what to see, where to go, when, and how long. Never feel rush or that you skip something better, we're here to take you to where you really want. Transport by mini-van up to 8. Just lay back and relax.

Inclusions: Afternoon tea, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By U4963TNmaryp

We picked the all-in-one tour which included Twin Lakes, fire Lakes and furnas. We were greeted at the cruise ship terminal with our name on a board. After everyone arrived we took off in a van and proceeded to sightsee this Island. Besides the beauty of the island one thing that stood out to us was how clean it was, we did not see any litter on the highway,roads or anywhere. We spent the day zipping here and there giving us enough time to get out and look around at each stop. Now that we have seen the island if we ever go back we would like to just strictly go to the hot springs/bath and enjoy a meal that has been cooked in the ground. Their van was comfortable and tour guides were pleasant and happily answered any questions asked.

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