Furnas: Volcano Wonders, Tea Plantation & Waterfall Tour
(37) Reviews
São Sebastião
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 und...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
100% Local Storyteller
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-up/ Drop-off no seu hotel em Ponta Delgada/ Lagoa e R.Grande
Terra Nostra admission (€17). Tickets can be purchased directly at the park entrance.
Lunch, available in the “Tour with lunch included” option.
Furnas Caldeiras
Admission fee
Meeting Points
Departure
College Square
Easy to find square upper town with a beautiful church as background
Return
Furnas: Volcano Wonders, Tea Plantation & Waterfall Tour
(37) Reviews
São Sebastião
About
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 und...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
100% Local Storyteller
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-up/ Drop-off no seu hotel em Ponta Delgada/ Lagoa e R.Grande
Terra Nostra admission (€17). Tickets can be purchased directly at the park entrance.
Lunch, available in the “Tour with lunch included” option.
Furnas Caldeiras
Admission fee
Meeting Points
Departure
College Square
Easy to find square upper town with a beautiful church as background
Return
Items | Furnas: Volcano Wonders, Tea Plantation & Waterfall Tour
Itinerary
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Miradouro de Santa Iria
From this viewpoint, take in the vast beauty of São Miguel’s northern coastline, stretching from Sete Cidades to the Nordeste region, where dramatic dark cliffs trace the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.
5 minutes
2
Gorreana Tea Factory
A stop at the Gorreana Tea Factory offers a relaxing moment with a tasting of one of the world’s last fully natural teas still in production.
Its rolling tea plantations create a striking landscape, beautifully framing the surrounding valleys and adding to the charm of this unique setting.
30 minutes
3
Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes
A magnificent area of traditional watermills, now transformed into a natural park where cascading waterfalls are the main highlight. Considered one of the most beautiful areas in the Nordeste region, it offers a peaceful setting surrounded by lush greenery and flowing water.
Visitors can also discover the traditional handcrafted “corn leaf dolls”, made using ancestral techniques and available in a local handicraft shop.
30 minutes
4
Restaurante Tony´s
The unique gastronomy of the region is always a highlight of the best tours, and this is the moment to experience the famous Furnas stew.
Slow-cooked for 6 to 7 hours in holes dug into the volcanic soil, the “Cozido das Furnas” is one of the most distinctive dishes in the Azores. Vegetarian and vegan guests can also enjoy a fully plant-based version, prepared using the same traditional underground cooking method.
1 hour
5
Furnas
Furnas village is set within a valley locally known as the “Enchanted Valley of Furnas.”
In this area, you will discover steaming hot springs and fumaroles that reveal the volcanic energy beneath the surface. Visitors also have the opportunity to taste several natural mineral waters, each with its own distinctive characteristics.
25 minutes
6
Lagoa das Furnas
Stop at Furnas Lake, where you will find the Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Vitórias, a unique example of neo-Gothic architecture.
Around the lake, a collection of wooden sculptures creates an engaging and scenic setting, offering excellent opportunities for memorable photographs.
20 minutes
7
Caldeira das Furnas
Optional visit to the volcanic park where the famous “Cozido” is prepared near Furnas Lake, followed by a walk among steaming and bubbling mud pools and boiling hot springs.
(Entrance fee not included: €3 per person)
