Furnas Lake (Lagoa das Furnas) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Furnas Lake (Lagoa das Furnas). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• São Miguel East Full Day Tour with Furnas Including Lunch
• Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal Baths and Dinner
• Full-Day Furnas Volcano, With Traditional Lunch (East Tour)
• 2-Day São Miguel Island West & East Tour with Lunch
• Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Furnas Volcano

Full-day tours of eastern São Miguel that feature Furnas Lake (Lagoa das Furnas) cost from US$86. These typically combine the lake with other nearby attractions, such as Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park (Parque Natural dos Caldeirões). Thermal baths and dinner experiences in Furnas start at US$76.

The main attractions at Furnas Lake are the bubbling pools known as fumolas, powered by geothermal energy; the lakeside botanical garden of Mata-Jardim José do Canto, which dates back to the mid-19th-century; the Neo-Gothic Chapel of Our Lady of Victories; and the European-inspired chalets.

On Furnas Lake you can enjoy activities such as kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and pedal boat rides. You can also bathe in the island’s hot springs in the nearby town of Furnas; the most famous place to do so is Terra Nostra Park.

Yes, there are plenty of restaurants at Furnas Lake. The region is famous for its cuisine, much of which is cooked using the geothermal energy from the volcanic landscapes. Restaurants on the banks of the lake will undoubtedly serve cozido de Furnas, a meat and vegetable stew cooked in holes below the ground.

Yes, Furnas Lake is conveniently located near several other attractions. It’s just a 20-minute drive from Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park (Parque Natural dos Caldeirões), where you can go hiking and canyoneering. It’s also close to the Pico do Ferro Viewpoint, which offers panoramic views of the volcanic region.