Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Furnas Volcano
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.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana, Gorreana, Maia, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9625-304 Portugal
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Poca da Dona Beija, Lomba das Barracas 1, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675-044 Portugal
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
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lagoa das Furnas, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
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
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Caldeira das Furnas, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
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
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Pico do Ferro Viewpoint, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
Living the crater os Furnas volcano make a stop at Pico de Ferro View Point where you have a interesting prespective of the crater.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, Parque Industrial de Vila Franca 500m Offshore, Vila Franca do Campo, Sao Miguel 9680-114 Portugal
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
Duration: 15 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"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"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
09:00 AM
Duração: 7 Hours
Ponto de partida: Av. Infante Dom Henrique 3, 9500-762 Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up over a range of 15km from Ponta Delgada city center are charged
Airports- Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL), 9500-749 Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Ports- Multiusos Portas do Mar, Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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