Furnas Volcano & Tea Plantation With Traditional Lunch, East Tour
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Sao Miguel, Portugal
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Learn about Sao Miguel’s fascinating history from your guide
- Avoid the hassle of navigating unfamiliar roads
- Check off multiple highlights in one convenient tour
- Includes convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from select areas
What's Included
- Certified Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan (maximum 8 people per van)
- LunchLunch Included with starters, main course (Furnas Stew), fish dish, meat and vegetarian options available, desserts, water, wines, juices and beer, coffee and tea.
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Soda/Pop
- Parking Fees
- Travel insurance for the passengers
- Free Pick-up & Drop-off From Ponta Delgada, Lagoa and Ribeira Grande City
- Entrance fee - Terra Nostra Botanical Garden & Geothermal Pools (optional)€17.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Start time.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Miradouro de Santa Iria
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Miradouro Pico Do Ferro
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Lagoa das Furnas
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Restaurante Banhos Ferreos
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Caldeira das Furnas
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Parque Terra Nostra
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
8
Nossa Senhora da Paz
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A minimum of 2 people is required per booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
What an amazing journey!! Our tour guide was incredible. We were really impressed with all of the details he shared on our tour. This tour has been my favorite of all time!! The tea factory, beautiful scenery and amazing food!!! Thank you!!!
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Tour shouldve started at 9, i receive a msg at 9 “error in system, no seats available, sorry not our fault, we will cancel and refund” and that’s it. No alternative tour suggested, no alternative date suggested, poorest customer service ever !!!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We sincerely apologize for the system error that led to this last-minute cancellation. We completely understand your frustration, as this is definitely not the experience we want to provide to our guests.As a company, our immediate priority in these rare technical glitches is to protect the customer, which is why we issued a full and immediate refund right away.To clarify the situation, we did follow up shortly after with an alternative solution, offering you available seats for the very next day to ensure you wouldn't miss the tour. Unfortunately, we did not receive a response from your side. While we always strive to accommodate our guests and find solutions, we cannot tolerate threats or aggressive communication towards our team.We take great pride in our high customer service standards, as shown by our many 5-star reviews, and we regret that we couldn't turn this experience around for you. We wish you the best on your travels.
This was awesome. We had Hugo as our guide and couldn’t be happier. He was a wealth of knowledge. We all learned so much and the day went very quickly. Don’t hesitate and if you get Hugo, a VERY big plus!!!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
What a fantastic review, thank you! We are so glad that you had a wonderful day and that having Hugo as your guide was a VERY big plus for your group. Our team loves making the East Tour both educational and fun. Don't hesitate to visit us again next time you are in São Miguel. We look forward to your next adventure with us!
Mr Miguel was a fountain of interesting information with historical context. I’ve never known a guy who could answer every question in detail. We stopped at several places with gorgeous vistas and the beautiful botanical garden. The volcanic pools were particularly interesting and quite aromatic 😖.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the historical insights and context provided during the East Tour. Mr. Miguel will be thrilled to know that his dedication to answering every question in detail made such an impression on you! It’s great that you enjoyed the gorgeous vistas, our beautiful botanical garden, and the unique sensory experience of the volcanic pools. We hope to welcome you back to São Miguel in the future.
Amazing tour ! Food was amazing ! Breathtaking sceneries !
Guide was very good! No complaints! Health spa at botanical gardens wonderful stop
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the fantastic feedback! We are delighted that you enjoyed every aspect of the tour, from the stunning views to the amazing food. The hot springs at the botanical garden are truly a unique and wonderful stop, and we're glad you loved it. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to see you again soon!
This is an outstanding travelling tour that is a must to explore the Eastern part of Sao Miguel! We were a small group of eight travellers who bonded well through our excursion. Our guide was exceptional, Joaquin ( sorry about the spelling) expertly transported us to various regions of the island, provided solid information, was pleasant and very personable. The sights were amazing, the luncheon was delicious and very, very ample. If you would like to learn about this island, book this trip! It’s much more than a 5 Star Venture!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much, Patrick, for this truly outstanding review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience on our East Tour was 'much more than a 5 Star Venture.' Joaquim (you spelled it perfectly close!) will be incredibly happy to know that his safe driving, personality, and knowledge made such an impact on your group. We love that our small group setting allowed you all to bond so well while enjoying the amazing sights and that very ample traditional lunch! Thank you for highly recommending us to fellow travelers, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure someday.
Very unique experience of volcanic landscape and scenery. Tea plantation and Fornas thermal spa was very unique. Only issue was that we did not had enough time to spend in the spa to swim. None of our group members went to the spa because of very short time., only approx. 1 hour. Need to increase spa time.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled that you found the scenery and the tea plantation unique and memorable. We sincerely appreciate your feedback about the spa time being too short. Your insights are incredibly valuable, and we will share this note with our management team to help us improve the pacing of our tours. Thank you for choosing us, and we wish you many wonderful future travels!
Hugo our guide really did he's best to show us allot of Sao Miguel Furnas. He was really nice and chatty and is really trying to make the best goliath for you that day.
I really felt comfortable. Thank you again Hugo
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's fantastic to know you enjoyed your road trip around Furnas and appreciated Hugo's great energy and dedication to making your day special. Ensuring our guests feel relaxed and comfortable is our top priority. Safe travels, and thank you for choosing our van tour!
Hugo was absolutely amazing! We could not have had a better guide. His love for the Island and knowledge really came through. We even got some extra surprises. He was kind and so genuine.
The tour was a perfect taste of the island. We got a good sense of what the island has to offer without being rushed. Food was amazing and the places we saw were incredible. This is my second time taking this tour and it is so worth it!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Welcome back, and thank you so much for choosing us for the second time! 😍 We are absolutely thrilled to hear that our Furnas tour was just as worth it as the first time! Hugo is an incredible guide, and his genuine kindness, knowledge, and passion for São Miguel truly make a difference. He will be so excited to hear your wonderful praise and that you enjoyed his extra surprises. We're glad you loved the food and the unhurried pace of the day. Thank you for your loyalty, and we hope to welcome you back for a third time in the future
Our guide, Carlos, was enthusiastic throughout the day and very keen to share his knowledge of The Maldives. He made an interesting guide through the day. We saw many beautiful places, and a lot was packed into the day. The only downside I experienced was the lunch. There was not a fish option as suggested in the write-up of the experience, and they owners of the restaurant looked at me strangely when I said that I wanted a vegetarian meal! I ended up with a plate of vegetables which I suspect was taken straight from the Furnas meat stew. On the whole though, I would recommend this experience.
In general the tour was OK, the guide nice and spoke good English, however he was 30 min late. On the was back he omitted one of the foreseen stops what I realised only after we reached Ponta Delgada. I inquired about this with the organiser, no reaction at all.
Our tour guide José was awesome. He went out of his way to ensure an enjoyable day for all of us. He also diverted his course to bring us to the church where my great grandmother was baptized. That meant so much to all of us. My whole family had a great day.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful and deeply moving review! ❤️ We are incredibly touched to hear that José went above and beyond to make your family's day so memorable by taking you to the church where your great-grandmother was baptized. For us, our tours are not just about showing the sights, but about connecting people to our culture and, in special cases like yours, to their own roots. We will proudly pass your heartfelt thanks along to José. It was an absolute honor to have your family on board, and we hope to welcome you all back to São Miguel someday!
Hugo was an incredible tour guide! He went above and beyond to educate and entertain us! Would recommend to anyone and everyone! Obrigado Hugo!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience and for recommending our tour to everyone! It’s wonderful to know that Hugo's energy, knowledge, and entertainment made your day so special. Providing an outstanding and complete experience is exactly what we strive for. Safe travels, and thank you for choosing our van tour!
Excellent, friendly, fun, informative! Nuno, our guide was amazing! Altogether a really great day!!!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's fantastic to know you enjoyed the tour and that Nuno's great energy and knowledge made it an altogether amazing day. Providing a fun and complete experience is exactly what we aim for at Green Visions Tours. Safe travels, and thank you for choosing us!
The hotspring in Furnaz was nice but need more restroom or changing room. Being in the tour, we have to hurry up to change clothes.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you found your tour guide very friendly. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding the changing facilities at the hot springs. Since these areas are external to our company, we unfortunately cannot control their infrastructure, but we will certainly look into our tour schedule to see if we can provide a bit more breathing room for our guests to change comfortably. Thank you for choosing Green Visions Tours, and safe travels!
This tour covers a lot of sites and interesting stops. We had a great time. Our tour guide Jose was very knowledgeable about the sites and the history of the country. It was so nice to have him driving around so we could enjoy seeing everything.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Your wonderful feedback is music to our ears! 🚌💨 Leaving the driving and navigation to our team so you can just sit back, relax, and feast your eyes on São Miguel's scenery is exactly the type of stress-free experience we love to provide. José is incredibly passionate about weaving history and local culture into the journey, and he will be so proud to know he made your day both informative and fun. Thank you for exploring the island with Green Visions Tours, and we hope to welcome you on board for another road trip in the future!
Guide was amazing looking to book a another trip this friday hopefully, the guide didnt rush anyone and allowed people to enjoy there time and was very informative
Response from Host, Sep 2026
A massive thank you for the wonderful feedback! It is music to our ears to know that you felt relaxed and had plenty of time to fully take in the sights. Our main goal is to provide deep, informative, and unhurried experiences for our guests. We are already crossing our fingers to welcome you back on board this Friday for another adventure.
Terrific mix of activities from thermal baths, traditional cooking and eating, to beautiful sites. Our guide, Jose Miguel, is a walking encyclopedia with deep knowledge of Portugal and the Azores, specifically. He delights in teaching. He also knows how to navigate around the fog to optimize the experience. A wonderful tour. Highly recommend.
The weather is very unpredictable
It started out with dense fog then a steady rain then turned to bright blue skies then returned back into fog
Joseph, our guide, was brilliant and ensured we got to see and experience everything, including seeing our food being removed from the volcanic ‘ovens’. We had a lot of fun and Joseph gave us plenty of interesting facts about the different locations we visited. The day was relaxed and we had plenty of time to see all the sights. Really recommend this trip and company
Beautiful scenery
8 people in van a.d the 2 people in the front got a private o.mentary while the rest of us could not hear, especially 3 in back seat.
Response from Host, May 2026
Good evening,
You hired a service that was provided correctly, where the guide in question spoke about topics of interest regarding the island and the Azores in a very comprehensive way for the entire group. Given that we only work with small groups of up to 8 people, the main focus is on maximizing interaction between the guide and the clients, and we always make people feel comfortable asking any questions they want because that is our job. Our focus is for people to end the day with more knowledge of the island and the Azores than when they started the day.
When we provide the necessary information but people don't ask anything or show little interest, our job becomes complicated.
The guide who provided you with today's service has over 35 years of experience in the tourism industry on the island of São Miguel, so the quality of his service is not in question.
Regarding hearing in the vehicle, you use a hearing aid. I understand that you may not have heard some things, but we cannot be shouting all day long.
Best regards
We had a group of eight friendly and fun people from diverse backgrounds. Our guide, Jose was very informative, told lots of stories, answered all our questions and managed to keep everything on track during a very full day.
It’s along day but you see some majestic views and the beauty of the Azores. The Furnas lunch is delicious but a lot of food. Our guide Andrew was fantastic.
What an amazing journey!! Our tour guide was incredible. We were really impressed with all of the details he shared on our tour. This tour has been my favorite of all time!! The tea factory, beautiful scenery and amazing food!!! Thank you!!!
Great way to spend a day with some interesting highlights. Tea plantation was a good location for a glimpse of the countryside and a chance to grab authentic souvenirs. Furnas was absolutely worth the visit and the traditional lunch delicious. My favourite part was the Botanical Gardens and thermal pools. Recommend this tour, our guide was great!
If you’re visiting Ponta Delgada and thinking about exploring Furnas, do yourself a favor and book this tour… and hope you get Joaquin.
From the moment we were picked up at the port, everything was seamless and stress-free. Joaquin wasn’t just a driver, he was an incredible guide who brought the entire island to life. His knowledge of the Azores, especially the volcanic history of Furnas, was impressive, but what really stood out was how naturally he shared it. It never felt like a lecture, more like traveling with a very knowledgeable friend who genuinely loves where he lives.
The small group made a huge difference. We never felt rushed, and Joaquin tailored the experience so it felt personal rather than scripted. As we drove through the countryside, the views were already stunning, but his commentary added so much depth. Every stop had context, stories, and little details we would have completely missed on our own.
Furnas itself is something else entirely. Seeing the volcanic activity up close at the lake, learning about the traditional cooking methods, and then soaking in the thermal hot springs was just unreal. Sitting in those warm mineral waters surrounded by lush greenery felt like something out of another world.
Joaquin made sure we experienced the best of everything, from scenic viewpoints to hidden gems, all while keeping the day relaxed and enjoyable. The transportation was comfortable, the timing was perfect, and the entire experience felt incredibly well thought out.
This wasn’t just a tour, it was one of those travel days you end up talking about long after the trip is over.
If you get Joaquin as your guide, you’ve already won.
This tour is the perfect way to see the eastern part of the island. Very relaxed and beautiful scenery. So nice to get out of the city. Our guide Joaquim was the best and made this experience even more wonderful. He was attentive to questions and conversation to everyone in our group. No rushing at all. Had a lot of inside info since this is his home! Every stop we made was beautiful and the stew was delicious!
Friendly driver but he needed to pay more attention to his driving, sometimes only one hand on the steering wheel, on a couple of occasions no hands on the steering wheel.
What a wonderful day with Jose. His expertise and easy personality made the tour so much more memorable. While it might seem like a long tour (advertised as 8 hours) it honestly flew by. Every stop was interesting. My entire family learned so much. The food was delicious. Learning about the volcanoes and the hot springs and getting to experience it all in comfort was a bonus. When you have teenagers who say “thanks for a great day” you know it was a win. Thank you again for a great time. This is truly worth every penny.
Did the Furnas Volcano & Tea Plantation East tour with Jose Melo as our tour guide. Very friendly, with a wealth of knowledge of the history of the island. He was very patient and accommodating. It was a rainy day but he made the trip very enjoyable. Food was excellent. Highly recommend this tour.
Great tour, so much packed into a single day including a lovely lunch but nothing rushed. Bruno was a terrific guide.
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