Why choose this Sao Miguel tour ?
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 Terra Nostra Botanical Garden (entrance fee 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.
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What makes Private Full-Day 4×4 Tour to Furnas Volcano a unique experience ?
On the way stop at Europe’s oldest, and currently only, remaining Tea plantation. Chance to visit Chá Gorreana’s boutique, factory, museum and enjoy a cup of fresh picked tea grown far away from industrial pollution in the lush emerald green hills.
You can enjoy a thermal bath at a temperature around 39ºC (102ºF) entrance fee not included at Poça da Dona Beija Natural Heritage very appreciated by the therapeutics properties
Area of secondary volcanism where you’ll see fumaroles and how its cooked the “cozido” pot-au-feu in holes on the heat of the volcano
Inside the caldeira its where you can have the thermal bath, lunch and also visit the fumaroles on the village of Furnas and taste mineral water
Living the crater os Furnas volcano make a stop at Pico de Ferro View Point where you have a interesting prespective of the crater.
Stop at a viewpoint of the islet of Vila Franca, a submarine eruptions resulting in a beautiful natural pool.
Vila Franca do Campo was the first Capital of the island of São Miguel
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- If canceled due to extreme weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private Full-Day 4×4 Tour to Furnas Volcano
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Private Full-Day 4×4 Tour to Furnas Volcano Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Driver/Certified nature guide
- Local taxes
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off from Ponta Delgada
- Transport by air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
- Entrance fees to: Thermal Pools “Poça da Beija” and Chapel of Nossa Sra. Vitórias
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Entrance fees at Terra Nostra Botanical Garden
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Carpe Diem dream tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Atlantic/Azores.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 57 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
