Day Trips from Sao Miguel 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.

Discover the natural beauty of São Miguel’s east side on this scenic day trip. Witness bubbling hot springs in Furnas, and sample iron-rich waters and traditional “cozido” stew cooked by volcanic steam. Visit the stunning Ribeira dos Caldeirões waterfall and unwind at the scenic Santa Iria viewpoint, a memorable mix of volcanic wonders and serene island landscapes.

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.

Join us for a full-day excursion to Furnas, one of the most captivating volcanic areas on São Miguel Island. Walk among steaming calderas, relax in natural thermal waters, and take in breathtaking views shaped by the island’s volcanic origins. This experience is ideal for those looking to connect with nature while enjoying a peaceful and restorative atmosphere. Stops include the Gorreana Tea Factory and plantation, the “Véu da Noiva” waterfall in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park, and several viewpoints showcasing the unique volcanic activity of the Furnas region. If you have chosen to include lunch, you will enjoy the most authentic dish in the Azores: the Furnas stew, slowly cooked underground using volcanic heat. Accompanied by a fully local guide, you will spend the day exploring some of the island’s most iconic landmarks on the east side of São Miguel. This small-group tour is limited to a maximum of 8 participants, ensuring a more personal and immersive experience of São Miguel’s eastern landscapes.

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!

The traveler will get to know the most famous and stunning Lagoons of the Azores. The immense space, the silence, seems to muffle the noise of the birds. The blue and green craters and caldera will walk with you on the sidewalk. The water and the passage as far as the eye can see but where the view is never lost. The sea stops if the island rises. The mirror of nature. This tour has lunch included.

Don’t miss a trip to the Furnas Lake on your Azores vacation. This convenient day trip from Ponte Delgada on the island of São Miguel offers an easy way to discover the lake area and its volcanic surrounds, such as the Terra Nostra botanical gardens. Highlights include a “cozido” lunch made with the steam of the earth, sights of the fumaroles, and a dip in an iron-rich natural pool.

Make the most of your time on your Sao Miguel vacation, and opt for a day trip that combines a marine life cruise with visits to Furnas and the Terra Nostra botanical gardens. You’ll look out for dolphins—and whales, if you’re lucky—and learn about the Azores cetaceans from an onboard guide. Extra highlights include a geyser-cooked “cozido” lunch and time at the Caldeira das Furnas.

Enjoy a full-day tour to the Furnas Valley on the southern coast of Sao Miguel. Take a 4x4 vehicle and explore the rugged terrain created by the Furnas Volcano. Stop at small villages, take in the beautiful scenery, relax in the thermal baths, and visit Europe’s only remaining tea plantation,Chá Gorreana, before heading back to Ponta Delgada.

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.

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!

Visit volcanic scenery, toasty hot springs, scenic look-out points, and much more: this full-day Jeep tour of eastern São Miguel Island introduces you to some of the most beautiful scenery in the Azores. Following pickup from your Ponta Delgada hotel, drive along the northern coast with just a small group for company, and stop at a tea plantation along the way. You’ll also visit Furnas Volcano, will sample traditional cozido stew, can bathe in the Poça da Dona Beija hot springs (additional expense), and much more.

Enjoy our Van Tour to Furnas where you'll be able to taste some of the best sweets and drinks that São Miguel has to offer. And after that, how about relaxing in the thermal pools? Tea plantation, sweet traditional pastery in Vila -frnaca do Campo, lake of Furnas, hotspring, etc... It's entirely up to you! Note: when we have more then 8 people booked we take a bigger van until 21 seats

Discover São Miguel Island’s volcanic attractions, and plan a fully customized day out, when you book a private tour. You’ll travel in the comfort of a luxury Mercedes minivan, and hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience. Venture to Furnas Volcano and its beautiful lake; try traditional cozido stew (own expense); head to Vila Franca do Campo (the former capital of the island); visit a local tea plantation; stop at scenic viewing points, and more—the itinerary is up to you.

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.

Vila das Furnas is one of the most attractive spots on the island of São Miguel, with a history of volcanic activity that has left a legacy of particularly impressive natural calderas, hot springs and fumaroles! The Furnas lagoon and its boilers are surrounded by an exuberant nature which forms a breathtaking image. With less than 8 people, the tour takes place in a van.

On this tour you will have the possibility not only to see beautiful landscapes, but also to taste the famous Cozido das Furnas and relax in Terra Nostra Park (with the possibility of bathing in hot springs).

The tour on São Miguel Island offers a unique opportunity to see all the main attractions of the island in one day, without rushing and enjoying every moment. This is a private tour, where you can make changes to the itinerary to make it as convenient and interesting as possible for you. Want to spend more time at a particular spot? No problem! Or, if you’d prefer to skip something that doesn’t interest you, that’s fine too! Additionally, we offer a personalized approach to every guest: you decide how much time to spend at each location and which extra stops to make along the way. The tour allows you to enjoy the Azores at your own pace, without any rush, and with complete comfort.

The tour will start and end at the doorstep of your hotel. Stunning views, interesting stories and facts await you. We will start our tour with a visit to the first capital of the island, San Miguel. A visit to the viewpoint with stunning view of the city, the ocean, and the island Vila Franca. Then we will go to the crater of the volcano. Visit the fumaroles, see Furnas Lake. You will bathe in the healing water of the thermal pool and walk through the Terra Nostra Park. Visit a tea factory and taste Azorean tea. Easy communication, friendly atmosphere. No rush. You decide how much time to spend in a particular location. It is possible to change the route according to your wishes. Pleasant impressions and interesting experience are waiting for you.