Furnas: Volcano Wonders, Tea Plantation & Waterfall Tour

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US$84.97 per guest

Adult x1

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

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Location

Ponta Delgada

Duration

8 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 8 guests

Language

English, Portuguese

Other

Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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 underground using volcanic heat. Accompanied by a fully local guide, you will spend the day exploring some of the island’s most iconic landmarks on the east side of São Miguel.

This small-group tour is limited to a maximum of 8 participants, ensuring a more personal and immersive experience of São Miguel’s eastern landscapes.

What You Get

Bottled water

100% Local Storyteller

In-vehicle air conditioning

Air-conditioned vehicle

Terra Nostra admission (€17). Tickets can be purchased directly at the park entrance.

Lunch, available in the “Tour with lunch included” option.

Admission fees

Furnas Caldeiras

Good To Know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

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 hourAdmission Ticket Free

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

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)

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Meeting & Pickup

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Pickup Details

Pick up offered within 5km of Ponta Delgada's center. • The first pick-up starts at 09:00 and depending on the number of pick-ups to be made, it may extend until 09:30. Please wait at your hotel or at the place agreed upon with the tour operator. • Pick-ups outside the selected area, a fee may be charged, please contact us for more details

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Largo do Colégio

Largo do Colégio, Lg. do Colégio, São Sebastião Ponta Delgada Açores, Portugal, PT, 9500-054

Posto de Turismo de Ponta Delgada

Posto de Turismo de Ponta Delgada, Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, São Sebastião Ponta Delgada Açores, Portugal, PT, 9500-769

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.6

based on 40 reviews

(Viator)

Memorable experience

August 12, 2026

Definitely add the meal option! Awesome experience and a lot of food. Wear your bathing suit and bring a towel with change of clothes. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Very patient with our gr...read more

(Viator)

A tour of lots of the island’s highlights

July 23, 2026

It’s a tour that covers a lot of the island’s highlights in one day. The guide is knowledgeable and keen to please, but a little fierce

(TripAdvisor)

Exceptional

November 03, 2025

The Service provided by i go azores was excellent, professional and auper fun. It was a formidable day that we hope to repeat.

(TripAdvisor)

Recommend for solo travellers

November 03, 2025

Great tour with a small group size perfect to visit furnas and the hot springs on one day. Recommended for solo travellers

(Viator)

So-so

October 07, 2025

The tour operator was over 30 minutes late with no communication. I reached out twice via the app with no response and waited in the rain because there was no phone number to call. Apparently it wa...read more

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