Private Full Day Tour Furnas – Thermal Pools & Botanical Garden

Portugal
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  • Price from
    €300
  • Duration
    7 h to 8 h
  • Group size
    Private tour
  • Guide languages
    Portuguese, English, Spanish

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    Overview

    Explore the volcanic heart of Furnas Valley on a private tour focused on geothermal landscapes, lush nature, and iconic viewpoints. This experience combines Furnas’ volcanic activity, Europe’s oldest tea plantation, and one of São Miguel’s most famous viewpoints — with a flexible itinerary adapted to weather conditions.

    No rushing. No unnecessary stops. Just the highlights that actually matter.

    ✔ Private transport & guide

    ✔ Thermal pools + botanical garden

    ✔ Flexible pickup and Drop Off

    What's included

    • Experienced Local Guide.
    • Private transportation
    • This isn’t a rushed photo tour — it’s a curated experience, with time to enjoy the highlights.
    • Pickup & drop-off from accommodation

    Not included

    • Meals are not inclued so you can choose where and what to eat.
    • Entrance fees to Terra Nostra Garden / thermal pool

    What you will do

    • Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana

      Stop at Europe’s oldest and only active tea plantation. Walk through the tea fields and visit the factory area (free entrance). A relaxed stop with great views and cultural value.

      30 min

    • Visit Furnas Lake and see the geothermal area where the traditional Cozido das Furnas is cooked underground using volcanic heat. Steam vents, volcanic soil, and dramatic scenery.

      30 min

    • Local Lunch Option (Not Included)

      Stop in Furnas town for a traditional Azorean meal — including the famous Cozido cooked underground by volcanic heat.

      1 h

    • See the geothermal activity up close walk through the village and geothermal zone with bubbling springs and mineral-rich waters.

      1 h

    • Walk the famed botanical gardens planted in the 18th century, then relax in warm thermal waters surrounded by exotic plants.

      2 h

    • Photo stop at one of São Miguel’s most iconic viewpoints overlooking Vila Franca do Campo and the islet. Calm, scenic, and weather-friendly.

      20 min

    Meeting point

    Pickup: We will pick you up where you are staying. If you are located at Furnas or Vila Franca the is a fee.

    Important information

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.