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A scenic view of a lake with terraced gardens and a steam train emitting smoke. 1
A large bush of pink flowers. 2
A round object with a rough texture and a small hole in the center, partially submerged in water with ripples around it. 3
A landscape with rolling hills and a partly cloudy sky. 4
A coastal landscape with rolling hills and a rugged coastline. 5
By Carpe Diem dream tours

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Free cancellation available
Price is €285 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Following the southern coast of the island, stop at Vila Franca do Campo (first Capital of the island). Head for the wonderful Furnas Valley, a natural theatre with the blue sea and the green hills through the route. Awaits us, a lagoon ripped through gardens of sparkling flowers and dense forest taking us to the world of fairy tales.
    Area of mineral and thermal waters, near Lagoa das Furnas where next to the fumaroles you'll see where the famous “Cozido” stew is cooked in holes inside earth´s heat for 6 to 7 hours and you can taste at a local restaurant (not included).
    In the parish of Furnas a magnificent setting, provided by fumaroles, will wrap you in a fog of mystery and magical atmosphere.
    You can also experience a thermal bath in iron waters at a temperature around 39º C(102ºF) at Terra Nostra Botanical Garden (entrance fee not included).
    Returning through de North coast visit a tea plantation from the XIX century and witness all the stages of tea precessing and taste some tea.

Activity location

  • Caldeira das Furnas
    • 9675, Furnas, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Av. Infante Dom Henrique 3
    • 3 Avenida Infante Dom Henrique
    • 9500-762, Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal

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Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Furnas Volcano

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€285.00 x 1 Traveller€285.00
Total
Price is €285.00
Until Sat, 22 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    at Furnas Natural Park
  • Inclusions
    Personal Accident Insurance
  • Inclusions
    Driver/Certified nature guide
  • Inclusions
    Local taxes
  • Inclusions
    Hotel/port pickup and drop-off from Ponta Delgada
  • Inclusions
    Transport by air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fees at Terra Nostra Botanical Garden (optional)
  • Exclusions
    The value depends on lunch option
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • If cancelled due to extreme weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana

  • 30m
On the way stop at Europe’s oldest, and currently only, remaining Tea plantation. Chance to visit Chá Gorreana’s boutique, factory, museum and enjoy a cup of fresh picked tea grown far away from industrial pollution in the lush emerald green hills.

Lagoa das Furnas

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Area of secondary volcanism where you'll see fumaroles and how its cooked the "cozido" pot-au-feu in holes on the heat of the volcano

Caldeira das Furnas

  • 3h
Inside the caldeira its where you can have the thermal bath, lunch and also visit the fumaroles on the village of Furnas and taste mineral water

Castelo Branco

  • 10m
Heading to the Caldera of Furnas Volcano stop at Cartelo Branco Viewpoint tha gives a view of the Caldera of the Volcano and of Vilca Franca Village

Islet of Vila Franca do Campo

  • 15m
Stop at a viewpoint of the islet of Vila Franca, a submarine eruptions resulting in a beautiful natural pool. Vila Franca do Campo was the first Capital of the island of São Miguel

Location

Activity location

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    Caldeira das Furnas
    • 9675, Furnas, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Av. Infante Dom Henrique 3
    • 3 Avenida Infante Dom Henrique
    • 9500-762, Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal

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