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Azores: Shore Excursion Furnas - Crater volcano and hot springs
Portugal
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Duration4 h to 5 h
Group sizeUp to 15 travellers
Guide languagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
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Overview
Furnas / East Island – “Gastronomy, Hot Springs, Boilers & Fumaroles”
Discover one of the most emblematic volcanic areas of São Miguel, often considered the heart of Azorean tourism.
Explore the volcanological activity of one of the island’s most active volcanic areas, with an eruptive history dating back over 100,000 years. Experience the unique Furnas Valley, known for its remarkable diversity of mineral and thermal waters.
Witness how locals prepare the traditional Azorean “cozido” using volcanic heat, and visit one of the only tea plantations in Europe.
Optional stop: Parque Terra Nostra botanical garden and thermal pool (entrance not included). This visit depends on available time and overall group participation on the day of the tour.
Tour type: Shared shore excursion (not private)
Group size: Small-group experience intended; however, group size may vary depending on demand, especially on cruise ship days.
What's included
Professional driver / local certified guide- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All transportation during the experience
- Live commentary throughout the tour
Not included
- Entrance to Parque Terra Nostra or Dona Beija thermal baths (optional visit)
- Entrance fee to Furnas Lake (cooking / stew area)
- Food and drinks
- Optional visits depend on time, conditions and group. Entrance fees paid on-site.
What you will do
- Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana
Visit the last natural tea plantation on planet, taste our green or black tea.
20 min
- Miradouro Pico Do Ferro
Admire for the firts time the inerior of Furnas volcano and lake
10 min
- Caldeira das Furnas
Walk trough boilers and hot springs, taste traditional liquors and mineral waters, feel the power of a volcano
20 min
- Caldeira das Furnas
See and learn how locals cook using the heat of the volcano in holes on the ground.
20 min
- Parque Terra Nostra
In option, stop, walk and relax in a natural hot pool. Thermal water, naturally heated by the volcano
30 min
Meeting point
Pickup: When your ship docks at the Turistic Port: Cruise ships docks at Ponta Delgada cruise terminal,when you leave the ship, you will pass trough the security room reaching the terminal hall, this is where our local guides welcome you, holding a sign with your name or a sign with AZORES DREAM TOURS If we have several cruise ship´s at the time: Only one ship can dock at the time at the turistic port, in this case the other´s cruise ship´s will dock at the comercial port, you will need to take the shutle out of the comercial port, and we will be at the first exit shutle stop in town, holding a sign with our name or a sign with AZORES DREAM TOURS
Important information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Experience information
- Duration:4 h to 5 h
- Guide languages:Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Ticket type:Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Max travellers:15
- Confirmation:Confirmed after booking
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