Top Experiences in Furnas Lake (Lagoa das Furnas)

On this tour we feel and experience the volcanic origins of the Island in Furnas, a magical place. We start by visiting the Caldeiras da Lagoa das Furnas (Furnas Lake Calderas), a place where we cook the famous “cozido das Furnas” (a very special meal cooked only with the steam of the Earth) and continue with a soft walk that crosses a stream and circles the lakeside. During this walk we have the opportunity to appreciate a variety of endemic flora species.
- Nature guide
- visit to the lake
- Visit to Terra Nostra botanical garden. You are invited to go for a dip in an iron-rich hot water swimming pool that has a temperature of 35-40ºC (95-104°F), a relaxing experience.
- Lunch (Cozido)
- Visit to the fumaroles
- Visit to Gorreana tea factory
- Pick up & drop off in Ponta Delgada
- Insurance (personal accident & liability)

Join us on this exciting journey to discover the breathtaking beauty of São Miguel!
Explore Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Canário and Lagoa do Fogo. Immerse yourself in volcanic origins at the Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre. Savor the famous Cozido das Furnas and relax in the Terra Nostra Garden. Visit the Gorreana Tea Factory and end with a breathtaking view of Santa Iria. Unforgettable experiences in São Miguel await you!

Discover the East half of São Miguel island, including Furnas, Ribeira dos Caldeirões waterfall and Nordeste!

Enjoy tremendous views over Furnas lake and town, observe the volcanic mud pools in action, dazzle with the beauty of Ribeira dos Caldeirões waterfall and get inspired by the high cliffs of Nordeste.

Lunch is the famous "cozido", the local stew slow cooked in the volcanic soil (alternatives available for non-meat eaters), with drinks, dessert and coffee also included!

Possible to swim in the thermal pools in Furnas (optional, not included).
• Personalized attention, only possible in a small group (8 people max).
• Expert guide to answer all your questions throughout the day.
• Book together with São Miguel West tour, to guarantee seeing the absolute best of São Miguel in just 2 days!

This is the favorite itinerary of locals on weekends, your guide knows all of these places better than no one. Sit back, relax and enjoy this day spent on one of the most beautiful volcano craters of the island.

a tour where you can see mountains viewpoints natural hot springs villages tea factory
unique in Europe

You didn´t have the time to read your guidebook and want to see as much as possible of the island in a day? Just let a local do this for you. This is an intense full day tour that allows you to see all of the island in one day, in a pleasurable way!

The Grand Circle includes all of the volcanoes and main lakes (Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas), and we cover the best viewpoints, from one end to the island to the other. Along the way we make sure that you also visit the tea plantation and grant you the chance to try one of the local thermal pools, all must see highlights of the island.

Expect some driving to allow reaching all of these places, the roads and views along the way are itself worth the journey, and your guide makes sure you have plenty of stops to enjoy them, and also some time for coffee break/lunch.

This is the way to go if you only have a short stay on the island, or if you want a first introduction to all of it before you explore it on your own.

This is a great choice for your short stay in the island, and also a great way of soaking in your guide´s wisdom ant tips, which will help you better plan your next days.

Furnas is on of the main craters of the island and where the volcano activity can be closely observed in all its splendor. We will cover: Furnas lake, geysers, steam cooking pods and water fountains.

While in Furnas indulge yourself in a steaming bath at Poça da D. Beija (1 ticket per person included), great even under winter weather and that will relax your mind and rejuvenate your muscles. After replenish your energies with local delicacies: the "Bolo Lêvedo'' (yeast cake); corn or even the famous “cozido” cooked on the boiling waters of the volcano (meals are not included and are optional)

To complete this amazing experience, we also include the tea plantation, and the great Lagoa do Fogo. This is the perfect day in São Miguel even if it's raining!

Explore São Miguel Island in this 2 days package excursions to Furnas, Nordeste, Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo. Relax in hot springs heated by volcanoes and explore all the volcanological activities of the island as well as all its eruptive history over 100,000 years old.

Carlos "Grand Circle of the Island", an intense tour of the island for those with little time, got so popular on TripAdvisor that, by travelers demand, we created a 2-day tour with him. This way travelers can enjoy more time with Carlos's guidance and knowledge around all of the island. When you book him for 2 days you can just sit back and relax, he will take you to meet all over the island, you don´t need any other planning. If you have extra days by yourself after him, he will make sure to organize your extra days so you can enjoy them by yourselves. You get the most popular guide and a personal travel planner!

A combined tour where you can visit all the volcanological activities of one of the most active volcanoes in the Azores, as well as all its eruptive history over 100,000 years old and learn and taste how locals cook using the eat of the volcano, and admire the natural beauty of North Est side of the island considered the most flowering part of the island. Lunch is included.

Visit the most romantic town in all of Portugal. In Furnas, the combination of hot spring water and fresh spring water await you. You can see inside a volcano, where vegetation and fumaroles compete. Enjoy the Furnas lake shore (small hiking trail can be included) and see how a traditional Portuguese plate is done in Furnas (underground stew – lunch ), take a relaxing thermal pool bath and then finish the day with a cup of tea at the tea factory in Gorreana.

Depart from Ponta Delgada for a full-day tour of a visit to ceramic factory, with stops at viewpoints in Caloura, Vila Franca Do Campo and Furnas crater. Visit the Furnas lake and the hot springs. Lunch in Furnas town with typical Azorean food "Cozido Stew".
In the afternoon, taste the local mineral waters and visit more hot springs.
Visit the north shore of the island, stopping at the viewpoints, visit the only Tea Factory of Europe and the Ribeira Grande City with its beautiful architecture and the beautiful Santa Barbara beach. Return to Ponta Delgada.

The Furnas Valley is a wonderful place with lush nature, where you can discover a very interesting geological phenomenon. The tour starts in the parish of Furnas going in the direction of Furnas Lake, where we can explore amazing landscapes and views to the lake and also visit the hot springs and some "holes" on the ground where locals and some restaurant cook the famous "Cozido" and other dishes, what is impressive. Riding around the lake is a must, beatifull landscapes with exotic vegetation and we will also have the opportunity to pass in front Nossa Senhora das Vitórias chapel, our guide will tell you the extraordinary history of this chapel. One of many stops is at Pico dos Milhos viewpoint where you can appreciate the all the valley of Furnas, continuing our way toward this parish, we will see several other places of interest and yes we will visit some hot springs places .
This is an easy tour with beautiful places due to the diverse vegetation that can be see.

• Bathe in the hot springs of Poça da Dona Beija
• Feast of the famous cozido cooked inside caldeiras' steam
• Enjoy a guided nature walk

The tour will start and end at the doorstep of your hotel. Stunning views, interesting stories and facts await you.
We will start our tour with a visit to the first capital of the island, San Miguel. A visit to the viewpoint with stunning view of the city, the ocean, and the island Vila Franca. Then we will go to the crater of the volcano. Visit the fumaroles, see Furnas Lake. You will bathe in the healing water of the thermal pool and walk through the Terra Nostra Park. Visit a tea factory and taste Azorean tea. Easy communication, friendly atmosphere. No rush. You decide how much time to spend in a particular location. It is possible to change the route according to your wishes.
Pleasant impressions and interesting experience are waiting for you.

This is the right way to do the favorite activity of the locals, in the right order exactly as the islanders do on their own holiday evenings, especially in Winter as this experience feels even better when it's rainy and cold.

We started the evening with your pick-up, and then we had Furnas with a chance to see "Gorreana" the tea plantation, and "Pico do Ferro" viewpoint during our drive. Once in Furnas, you get to watch your dinner being pulled out of the ground at the "caldeiras". While your dinner is being prepared relax and enjoy your time at the magical hot springs.

After the bath enjoy an earthy dinner comprised of the most famous delicacy of the island - the "cozido", this way you have a smooth digestion and a great night of sleep guaranteed, as often bathing in hot waters after dinner will not be comfortable for most people. Finish your evening enjoying the enchanting geysers and "fumeroles" under the night starry sky, before our drive back to your accommodation.

Exclusive program where you will have the opportunity to show your skill as a chef and let the soil provide the warmth needed to make your lunch!

Explore Furnas crater lake, village, local food, geysers, see beautiful botanic garden, exotic and rare plants, end with a hot springs thermal bath surrounded by Nature!

Get ready for a MEMORABLE day.

What we propose is a true odyssey for your senses, awakening the best sensations in each one, supported by centuries and centuries of tradition from these inhabitants of the Furnas volcano.

Don’t miss a visit to FURNAS and enjoy a revigorating bath in the famous Iron Hot Pools at 39ºC, a degustation lunch of the most Traditional/Typical Azorean Food and finish with a coffee break savouring the one and only Vila Franca Pastry.

Come along on a Journey of Discovey

On this tour, exclusively private in a premium vehicle, you will be in contact with nature in a unique experience on an active volcano.
Come with us and taste the delicious "cozido das furnas" and taste our pineapple.
Let's take a walk in the only and most beautiful tea plantation in Europe, "The Gorreana Tea Plantation".
With this tour we will offer a unique combination of geothermal activities, natural beauty, local culture and relaxation, making it an attractive destination for visitors who want to experience something different and authentic.

The activity begins with canoeing in the Furnas lake. participants will have the opportunity to enjoy all the built heritage in this bucolic place, until reaching the place where we find fumaroles and boiling waters. On the banks of the lake, and due to volcanic activity, one can see where the traditional stew - Cozido da Furnas is cooked. The return is made by the central part of the lagoon, to enjoy the surroundings of the site. After lunch in restaurant in Furnas village, to enjoy the traditional Cozido made with ground heat, time to visit to Terra Nostra Park. This is one of the most beautiful botanical gardens of the . 18th century, where one can find species of flora from different regions of the world. You will be guided in a brief tour by the garden paths passing by the outdoor pool, that invites for thermal bath. Now, it is time to return to Ponta Delgada by the North coast of the island..

The excursion starts early in the morning at your Hotel, we start on the south coast, visiting Vila Franca do Campo and its Historic center, we go up to the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Paz (built in 1764) where you can see a panoramic view over the village, in this locality you can find the famous Queijadas of the village. we continue south towards the magnificent village of Furnas where you can visit and bathe in the lush thermal waters.
We continue to Lagoa das Furnas where we will visit Lagoa, a place surrounded by fumaroles and boilers. A magical place is in this same place that we will see the famous Cozido, which is found in holes of about one meter, after having lunch and then visiting the Boilers and mineral waters where you can taste each one. The return route is made by the North, visiting the peak of the iron where you can see a view of the lagoon and the furnas at an altitude of 600m, then we stop at Fabrica do Chá, tasting the magnificent São Miguel tea.

Private jeep tour. Visit places where others cannot go. Travel on many secondary roads to see views that others miss out on. Customize your tour the way you want.

The traveler will get to know the most famous and stunning Lagoons of the Azores. The immense space, the silence, seems to muffle the noise of the birds. The blue and green craters and caldera will walk with you on the sidewalk. The water and the passage as far as the eye can see but where the view is never lost. The sea stops if the island rises. The mirror of nature.

This tour has lunch included.

On this full day adventure you will visit, explore, know and be amazed with volcanic phenomena, Vale Encantado das Furnas. Go for a bike ride in dirt tracks, feel the grandeur of being in the middle of a pond flanked by green hills, venture out to discover the alleys and romantic gardens paths from the 18th century.

Vila das Furnas is one of the most attractive spots on the island of São Miguel, with a history of volcanic activity that has left a legacy of particularly impressive natural calderas, hot springs and fumaroles! The Furnas lagoon and its boilers are surrounded by an exuberant nature which forms a breathtaking image.
With less than 8 people, the tour takes place in a van.

Private Tour by car or Van with a local guide to see Furnas area.
Furnas is located in almost the middle east of Sao mIguel island, where you can find the Caldeiras (fumaroles), and one of the richest places in Europe in terms of thermal and medicinal waters (22 different springs). You can also find one of the most diverse places in terms of vegetation, and probably the most beautiful botanical garden on the Azores "Parque Terra Nostra Garden" (12.5 hectares), within which you will find a hot geothermal pool (with a temperature between 41 at 42 degrees).
Taste one of the most famous gastronomy of the Azores, the "Cozido das Furnas" stew.
Furnas is close to the only tea plantation in Europe (where green tea and 3 types of black tea are produced).

On this tour you will have the opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful places on the island of São Miguel, accompanied by a local guide.
We will travel through the east and northwest of the island, stopping at the most beautiful areas, where you will be dazzled by the enchanting views of Lagoa das Furnas.
You can also enjoy a bath in the Furnas spa, as well as stroll through one of the most beautiful gardens in the Azores.
In this tour lunch is included, we will have lunch in a local restaurant where we will be served the famous Cozido das Furnas, cooked for 6 hours in the heat of the Furnas volcano,
We will see a lot of volcanic activity on this tour, namely fumaroles and calderas.
We will also have the opportunity to taste Vulcanic waters.
We will see Waterfalls and Gardens as well as one of the only tea plantations in Europe.
Always accompanied by a local guide always in a good mood and happy to show you the best the island has to offer.
Making this day an excellent and pleasant tour of the island

Our adapted van tours are suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Join us on a magnificent tour to Furnas valley where you can experience the volcanic origin of São Miguel Island.
The tour will have its first stop in Vila Franca do Campo, followed by a visit to the Lagoa das Furnas, where its cooked the famous cozido das Furnas. After lunch at a local restaurant, Parque Terra Nostra waits for you. In Furnas we´ll also visit the Caldeiras das Furnas and the famous Pico do Ferro viewpoint. Still on the north coast on our way to Ponta Delgada you can taste the typical green tea at the Gorreana Tea Factory and amaze yourself with Santa Iria Viewpoint.

NOTE: a minimum of two persons is required.

The fact that you go with local guide you have more flexibility, i know exactly where the perfect spots for your pictures.
The Nature the Fabolous views will make you feel in Paradise. Nordeste and Furnas get the most beautiful spots in this Island. I am sure the travel will fell a mist of emotions during the day. The Nature, the amazing green will be constantly in front of you.

Furnas is considered one of the largest hydropolises in Europe, due to the wide variety of mineral and thermal water springs. Of these, Poça da Beija stands out, a hot water spring appreciated for its medicinal benefits.

This protected area occupies 3150 hectares and its classification was based on the geomorphological and hydrological uniqueness of Caldeira das Furnas, with an elliptical shape and maximum and minimum diameters of 8 and 5.6 kilometers, respectively.

In this caldera, the Lagoa das Furnas stands out, with around 200 hectares of surface, the manifestations of secondary volcanism and the combination of natural and cultural values, such as the thermal baths and “Cozido das Furnas”, a gastronomic dish cooked in pits. , for 5 to 6 hours, in the ground

Enjoy our Van Tour to Furnas where you'll be able to taste some of the best sweets and drinks that São Miguel has to offer. And after that, how about relaxing in the thermal pools? Tea plantation, sweet traditional pastery in Vila -frnaca do Campo, lake of Furnas, hotspring, etc... It's entirely up to you!

Note: when we have more then 8 people booked we take a bigger van until 21 seats

Beginning of the tour towards the first capital of the island of São Miguel, Vila Franca do Campo, with a short stop for tasting a traditional pastry. The tour follows into the Furnas Valley, to visit the Terra Nostra Park, possibly the best example of the romantic 18th century gardens in the Azores. Here, in addition to walking through paths surrounded by vegetation from around the world, there is time to enjoy a thermal bath in the pool. Before lunch, we will visit the area of ​​Caldeiras next to the Furnas lake, where we will attend demonstrations to the traditional Cozido and learn how to cook in the Caldeiras. In the afternoon, we will experience the way the inhabitants of this parish live with a dormant volcano and where you can taste the waters that come directly from the rocks. The return to Ponta Delgada will be made by the North Coast, with passage and stop at miradouro do Pico do Ferro, a viewpoint with superb views of the parish and lagoa das Furnas.

On this tour you will have the possibility not only to see beautiful landscapes, but also to taste the famous Cozido das Furnas and relax in Terra Nostra Park (with the possibility of bathing in hot springs).

With ECO in mind our Hybrid 4x4 Vehicle has a go off-road capability with the luxury and comfort of a modern SUV, whilst being kinder to the environment.

All of Azores Connections tours are private and tailored to your pace and ability, leaving you relaxed and with a head full of memories from the nature that will surround you on this truly unique Island experience.

With ECO in mind our Hybrid 4x4 Vehicle has a go off-road capability with the luxury and comfort of a modern SUV, whilst being kinder to the environment.

All of Azores Connections tours are private and tailored to your pace and ability, leaving you relaxed and with a head full of memories from the nature that will surround you on this truly unique Island experience.

With ECO in mind our Hybrid 4x4 Vehicle has a go off-road capability with the luxury and comfort of a modern SUV, whilst being kinder to the environment.

All of Azores Connections tours are private and tailored to your pace and ability, leaving you relaxed and with a head full of memories from the nature that will surround you on this truly unique Island experience.

Our guided tour will take you on a fascinating journey through the best destinations of Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, Furnas and Nordeste over 2 days.

Be amazed by the unparalleled beauty of our landscapes and learn about the local traditions and culture in the company of a professional guide attentive to your preferences, doing everything to provide you with a unique experience where you will discover the stories and hidden gems that make this place so special.

- Visit one of the only two tea plantations in Europe and learn more about the king fruit, the Azorean pineapple.
- Get to know the Azorean gastronomy through the "Cozido das Furnas", cooked in the volcanic soil of Furnas, and a buffet lunch with several local dishes during your visit to Sete Cidades.
- At Furnas, you have the opportunity to personalize your tour with a visit or bath, to the Terra Nostra botanical garden (entrance fee not included 10€per person).

Enjoy a full day exploring the Furnas Volcano and the Northeast on a guided tour for a small group, in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. Stops include the Gorreana Tea Factory and Plantation, the "Véu da Noiva" waterfall in the Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park and several opportunities to observe the diverse volcanic activity of Furnas.

At lunch, the most authentic dish of the Azores will be served, the Furnas stew, cooked in the volcanic soil of the volcano. Accompanied by a 100% Local guide, you will spend the day on an excursion to the famous landmarks of Furnas and Nordeste. Your professional guide will explain the history, ecology and geology of the sites throughout the day.

This small group tour has a maximum of 8 people, ensuring a personalized experience of the east of São Miguel.

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 theater 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 D. Beija Pools (entrance feee 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.

Enjoy a private tour in a luxury car, a super comfortable car to see the most beautiful landscapes of São Miguel. Certified, experienced and flexible São Miguel Natural Park guide