Van Tour: Discover the amazing Furnas (8h-Lunch Incl.)

Furnas is one of the most popular places on the island of S. Miguel. This tour will offer you what the island has most impressive when it comes to geological diversity, from its fumaroles to the volcanic calderas that offer landscapes never seen before! We will start our tour contemplating the beaches of volcanic origin and the incredible Azorean sea with its blue and crystalline waters until we arrive at the bathing area of ​​Caloura, known for its fresh fish. Then we head towards the oldest capital on the island, Vila Franca do Campo. Here, you can observe its famous islet, a volcano that is off the south coast classified as a Protected Area for Habitat and Species Management of the Vila Franca Islet. The walls of its crater are covered with endemic vegetation, while inside there is a natural pool with an almost perfectly circular shape, which communicates with the sea through a narrow passage, and is still the privileged stage of the Red Bull Cliff Diving. Before leaving for Furnas we still have a stop at the most famous viewpoint in this location, the viewpoint of Nossa Senhora da Paz, from where you can glimpse the whole village as well as its majestic island. Arriving at the interior of the volcano, we come across the famous Lagoa das Furnas, where around one of the most typical dishes of São Miguel, the tasty Furnas stew is made. The stew consists of several ingredients such as: Carne de Vaca; Pork; Chicken; Chorizo; Black pudding; Potato; Sweet Potato; Carrot; Cabbage; Kale and Yam. This dish is cooked inside the active volcano of Furnas and takes about 6 hours to cook. Right after we understand the whole process, you will have the opportunity to try the tasty stew. After lunch, we will be able to visit one of the most beautiful and famous botanical parks in Europe: Parque Terra Nostra or visit other places in Furnas, such as Caldeiras das Furnas (fumarole and mineral waters). Furnas is one of the world’s places with the highest concentration of mineral water springs. Leaving Furnas, we make a short stop at the Pico do Ferro viewpoint to enjoy the Caldeira das Furnas. On this tour we will also have the opportunity to visit the only tea plantation in Europe, enjoying a cup of tea with a view over the north coast of the island. In the direction of Ponta Delgada we make our last stop at Miradouro de Santa Iria with a magnificent view over the sea.

 

 

Highlights:

  • Explore the most active geothermal park in the Azores
  •  Savor the typical dish cooked in the active volcano of the furnas
  •  Enjoy thermal waters with therapeutic properties
  •  Visit Europe’s only tea plantation.
  •  Furnas is one of the world’s places with the highest concentration of mineral water springs.
  •  Learn about the history of the Azores with your expert guide
  •  Small groups where you will have all the attention you need
  •  Unforgettable experience
Schedue
09:00-17:00H
Location
Departure: Ponta Delgada
Arrival: Ponta Delgada
Outside Ponta delgada has additional costs
Tour Duration
Approximately 7: 00-8: 00 hours
Distance
Os roteiros acima indicados descrevem apenas alguns dos locais de interesse, servindo apenas como orientação base, no entanto percorremos muitos outros locais, que poderá descobrir nos nossos passeios.
Group size
Minimum of 2 people
Maximum 8 people
Possibility of Visiting
Tea Plantation, Traditional Tableware Factory, Terra Nostra Park, Poça da Dona Beija.
Guide Free transfer to Ponta Delgada Personal Accident Insurance Tourist Entertainment License Lunch
Parks Entrance

Rote:

  • Ponta Delgada
  • Porto da Caloura
  • Miradouro da Nossa Senhora Da Paz
  • Lagoa das Furnas
  • Vale das Furnas
  • Miradouro do Pico Do Ferro
  • Visita à Fábrica de Chá
  • Miradouro de Santa Iria
  • Ponta Delgada

 

Route can be changed for climatic or other reasons

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