Day Trips from Ponta Delgada to Furnas

Discover more of São Miguel on your Azores vacation with this small-group day trip with a local guide. Perfect if you have a free day but no transport, this tour takes you to villages, hot springs and fumaroles that would be difficult to reach alone. Lunch and tea samples from São Miguel are included. Please note that the entrance fee for the thermal baths is separate.

Discover the best of Sao Miguel's eastern side, without worrying about logistics, on this informative full-day tour. Visit Europe's oldest tea plantation, stop at viewpoints to take in panoramic vistas of the island, and admire the stunning flora at the botanical garden. Plus, see Furnas Lake and the surrounding hot springs and indulge in a traditional lunch of "cozido," a rich stew cooked by thermal vents underground.

Visit the lively Furnas Lagoon. Indulge your taste buds with the traditional Cozido das Furnas. Rejuvenate your body and soul in the Furnas hot springs of Poça da Dona Beija during the golden hour, between dusk and nightfall. These thermal baths are very rich in mineral-medicinal properties and naturally provide benefits for your body and mind. The ideal way to unwind amid your holidays. Discover the true mystique of the village of Furnas at night, the Furnas fumaroles after night sets are unlike anything I've seen. The steam catches the village yellow lights, above the black cobblestone, it looks truly something out of this world. Ivo is the local that will guide you through this eerie part of São Miguel, Azores, sharing insights and local stories.

Discover the dramatic beauty of São Miguel on this full-day shore excursion to Sete Cidades and the Furnas volcano. Begin with a seamless pick-up at Ponta Delgada cruise terminal and relax as you journey through lush landscapes. Stand at breathtaking viewpoints over the twin crater lakes of Sete Cidades, feel the volcanic energy at Furnas, and stroll through its steaming geothermal springs. Explore the unique landscapes at your own pace in a small-group setting. Designed for cruise passengers, this tour guarantees comfort, timely return to your ship, and a memorable immersion in the Azores’ natural wonders.

Relax in this thermal bath experience and notice curiosities about the furnaces. Get to know some tourist sights, experience the Volcano das Furnas with thermal baths included. Thermal bath start time may vary depending on availability. Please bring bathing suits and a bath towel. If you want a closet, there is an extra charge of 2€ on site and for hot water showers there is a fee of 1€, these extras are not included in the tour price. Please consult your healthcare provider before participating in the Thermal Baths. Enjoy the charm of the mythical furna village, discover curiosities about the furna volcano and its relations with the thermas, see the local culture, taste of gaseified waters and natural source green tea. Finish the tour with the magnificent bath of thermal waters at 39oC. Possibility to include dinner for additional price.

On this walking tour you will be dazzled by the Salto do Prego waterfalls where you will also have the opportunity to bathe. You will also get to know the picturesque village of Sanguinho and Faial da Terra, a valley that meets the sea.

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).

Enjoy this full day small group tour of the Furnas Valley and other stops along the way. You’ll visit Vila Franca do Campo, try a traditional Pastry, then get to the Terra Nostra Park to see the romantic gardens. You can soak in a thermal bath if you like, then enjoy an included lunch, and afterwards have a few more stops to take in before you’re returned to the departure point.

On this tour you can see beautiful landscapes, sample sweets and one of the typical dishes of the island, indulge in hot springs, as well as taste a tea whose plantations are unique throughout Europe!

Get off the beaten track on this full-day small-group Jeep tour to one of Portugal's most romantic towns—Furnas, where hot springs and freshwater blend beautifully. Visit a volcano's interior, walk along Furnas Lake, and witness the preparation of a traditional Portuguese dish, "underground stew," for lunch. Unwind in a thermal pool and end your day with a soothing cup of tea at Gorreana's tea factory. Enjoy a pickup and drop-off at your hotel.

Discover the eastern half of São Miguel Island on a full-day 4x4 safari beginning in Ponta Delgada. Climb aboard your private vehicle and visit top points of interest such as Furnas Lake, Furnas Caldeira, and the Cha Gorreana tea plantation. Your tour also includes a stop at the thermal baths in Terra Nostra Park where you can melt your stress away.

Exclusive program where you will have the opportunity to show your skill as a chef and let the soil provide the warmth needed to make your lunch!

Our tours are specialized and directed on the motivation of the experience that tourists can draw from them. In this sense, we provide very careful and dedicated to the interests of our tourists tours. The Azores, are nine islands that each offers a magnificent nature that you will already forget the moments seen and visited. São Miguel, is the largest island of all, where, offer unique tours like mountain, sea, lagoons, nature, baths and etc. To travel and discover the wonders of our island is to be able to know the most beautiful corners of the green island, the Azores.

Discover the best of São Miguel on a private full-day tour, designed to explore the island at your own pace. Explore the volcanic landscapes of Furnas, its impressive fumarole field, and the thermal waters of Terra Nostra Park (ticket not included). Go through Villa Franca do Campo, see some of the island's most emblematic landscapes and viewpoints, and take the opportunity to taste the traditional Queijadas da Villa. Accompanied by a local guide, enjoy a comfortable, authentic, and flexible experience, with the itinerary adapted to weather conditions and your interests.

With ECO in mind our Hybrid 4x4 Vehicle has a go off-road capability with the luxury and comfort of a modern SUV, whilst being kinder to the environment. All of Azores Connections tours are private and tailored to your pace and ability, leaving you relaxed and with a head full of memories from the nature that will surround you on this truly unique Island experience.