Vila Franca Do Campo Trip Overview
See Whales, Dolphins, and Furnas – enjoy the lake, village, local food, geysers, see beautiful botanic garden, exotic and rare plants, end with a hotsprings thermal bath surrounded by Nature – a Full Day!
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* Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
* Starts: Vila Franca Do Campo, Portugal
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Vila Franca Do Campo, Açores, Portugal
See Whales, Dolphins, and Furnas – enjoy the lake, village, local food, geysers, see beautiful botanic garden, exotic and rare plants, end with a hotsprings thermal bath surrounded by Nature – a Full Day!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL™, Marina de Vila Franca do Campo 4, 9680-187 Vila Franca Do Campo, Portugal
The day starts with a short briefing about Cetaceans (Whales and Dolphins), local species, behavioral patterns, and onboard safety. Then follow the Guide and Skipper to your designated boat for an approximately 3-hour Marine Wildlife tour.
At 11:30 the boat returns to the Marina, for a short van tour up the Furnas volcano crater down to the mystic Furnas valley and lake.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Lagoa das Furnas, Estrada Regional Do Sul, Lagoa Das Furnas Caldeiras Das Furnas, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
Stop for sightseeing and photos.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Furnas, Sao Miguel Portugal
Lunch in a village restaurant, where you can opt for the most genuine island meal, an authentic geyser-cooked “cozido”.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Caldeira das Furnas, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
See volcanic activity, and taste the mineral waters.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Furnas, Sao Miguel Portugal
You will have approximately one hour free to explore the beautiful village’s streets, featuring crossing rivers, watermills, chapels and fountains.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Parque Terra Nostra, Largo Marques da Praia e Monfort 2, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675-037 Portugal
Meet the guide at Terra Nostra Gardens gate, to step into a walking botanical journey showcasing a singular collection of plants and flowers of cultural and historic value from all around the World, and end with a relaxing mineral-infused and beautiful thermal pool surrounded by wonderful nature.
No matter what season or level of expertise there’s always something interesting for everyone to enjoy. The gardens are exuberant all year with impressive century-old trees, huge collections of colorful, rare and strange plants, specialty gardens, beautiful avenues with sculptures and fountains, and dazzling year-round blooms of fragrant flower tones for the eye, nose, and camera!
Your tour is tailored according to season’s highlights and special events occurring. Autumn is very special with many different colors, Rhododendrons and Camellias blooming. In Winter time the Ginkgo biloba avenue hues golden. In Springtime Magnolias, Clivias and all others bloom, and the gardens become alive.
Duration: 2 hours
