Guided Bus Tour to Furnas Valley and Parque Terra Nostra thermal springs in São Miguel Island, Azores

Organized by 1dayoneshot

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 8 hrs
Spoken languages: Portuguese, English
Cancellation policy: super flexible More info
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Activity description

Come and explore the island of São Miguel in the Azores with this guided tour to the Furnas Valley and its hot springs.

São Miguel is the largest island of the Azores and also the best known. Although it belongs to Portugal, the landscape of the Azores islands is completely different from anything you have previously known from the Portuguese country: wild and rugged nature, volcanoes, breathtaking waterfalls... Without a doubt, the perfect island for hiking lovers. 1dayoneshot Azores Islands Experience's local guides, qualified by the Azores Islands Government and located in Ribeira Grande, take you to explore the island of São Miguel on a complete tour where you will discover the spectacular landscapes and geothermal activity of the island.

Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation and from there you will head out on this bus tour to the viewpoint of Vila Franca do Campo. You will continue the route to the Terra Nostra Park, a botanical garden whose geothermal pool will leave you speechless and where you can swim in summer if you feel like it. You will also visit Lagoa das Furnas, the viewpoints of Pico do Ferro and Santa Iria as well as the Caldeiras das Furnas, in Vila das Furnas, small ponds resulting from volcanic activity where the contact of accumulated rainwater with the magma causes fumaroles, springs and thermal waters that are a spectacle, but be warned that the smell of sulphur they emit is not very pleasant! As you can see, this is a very complete guided tour lasting about 6-8 hours for groups of up to 8 people, in which thanks to the knowledge of your guide you will learn many things about the fauna, flora and volcanic impact in San Miguel.

Ready to get to know the world of hot springs and volcanoes on this guided tour of the Furnas Valley in São Miguel, Azores?

Course of events

- Pick up at your hotel or accommodation.

- Visit the Vila Franca do Campo Islet viewpoint.

- Stop at Parque Terra Nostra (natural thermal spring and botanic garden).

- Visit the Lagoa das Furnas.

- Stop at Caldeiras das Furnas (hotsprings).

- Stop at the viewpoint the Pico do Ferro.

- Visit Chá Gorreana (Tea plantation and factory).

- Stop at Santa Iria (viewpoint).

- Drop off at your hotel or accommodation.

Included
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Lunch
  • Insurance
  • Certified guide from government of Azores
Excluded
  • Ticket to the botanical garden for swimming in hot springs
Do not forget to bring
  • Raincoat
  • Mountain or sport shoes
  • Water
  • Comfortable clothes
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Meeting point
Pick up at the hotel or accomodation. Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 24 hours or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
24 hrs
Cancellation 24 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule