Half Day Furnas And Hot Springs
Description
This tour allows you to see one of the highlights of São Miguel Island - the village of Furnas, known for its volcanic activity and hotsprings! On this tour we will stop in Santa Iria viewpoint, where you will have an amazing view over the ocean and the cliffs/mountains of the north part of the island. Then, we will stop at the local tea plantations that still produce tea to this day - the only factories in Europe still operating. On our way to Furnas we will stop at Pico do Ferro, an incredible view over Furnas lagoon and then we will stop at "Caldeiras das Furnas", where you will be able to see the volcanic activity at its peak. You will also have the opportunity to bathe and relax in the local thermal hot springs before returning back to the hotel.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Viewpoint on the North coast of the island
This is where you where you can see the "cozido" (portuguese stew) that was cooked on the ground by the volcanic activity.
Viewpoint over the whole crater of Furnas lagoon.
One of the only tea plantations in Europe that still produces tea. You will have the opportunity to taste it!
Botanical garden with hot springs
View to the village and Islet of Vila Franca do Campo
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel Pick Up its included if you are staying in our near Ponta Delgada City. If your accommodation is more than 10 km its 20€ if its more than 25 km its 40€.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(12)
This was such a wonderful group tour! Sam was promptly on time, friendly, EXTREMELY knowledgeable about the island, took us to great viewpoints that locals know about, helped us pivot to great stops when it got foggy, and was flexible with changes along the way. He was so kind, and professional. I couldn’t recommend this tour more!! Must-do for your Azores trip.
Hello Lacey, Thank you so much for your amazing review. I had a good time with your family. It will be always a pleasure to do tours with you whenever you return to the Azores. All the best Samuel Rego
I can on a cruise ship to the Azores, and this was THE BEST excursion I have ever been on. I booked it through Viator and was worried about that, but our guide was very contentious to our needing to be back.on time, so don't let that deter you from booking! Our guide was.so knowledgeable, kind, and personable! I cannot recommend his tour enough!
Hello! Thank you so much for the amazing review. Exactly don't be afraid to book with local tour guides. All the Best. Samuel Rego
Six of us booked a four hour custom made tour. Sam speaks perfect English and was very knowledgeable. The vehicle was clean and comfortable. All of us really enjoyed the tour of this beautiful island and would thoroughly recommend Sam's tours.
Hello, Thank you so much for you great review. Hope to see you again. Best Regards Samuel Rego
Was a great experience. Loved Furnas and tea plantation. We went with Sam and he was exceptional. So knowledgeable, professional, personable and extremely accommodating. Best tour and experience during our Azores trip.
Hi, Thank you so much for your amazing review. Hope you come back to see more of the Island. Best Regards Samuel Rego
This tour was incredible!!! Samuel was so accommodating - we didn't have a ton of time in port (we were on a transatlantic cruise), so he was waiting for us when we walked off the ship. He was so communicative with us ahead of time (even over the weekend as we visited on a Sunday). As we didn't want to get in the hot springs, we got more time at the tea plantation, stopped at some amazing viewpoints, and walked around the town of Furnas. We loved not being on a group tour - we got as much time to shop or explore as we wanted instead of being on someone else's timeline. We stopped in Furnas for some liqueur tasting - one of the few souvenirs we brought home! Our 5.5-year-old son was so intrigued by the island, the cows, the hot springs, the volcano, and Samuel was so patient with him & answered his endless questions. Our son loved trying the água azeda in Furnas! Samuel was so patient & understanding with my dad's mobility too (he has had 4 major back surgeries) - he would drop us off and he walked at Dad's pace. We loved learning more about the Azores Islands, as it was our first time visiting. We can't wait to come back and stay for a longer period - our first call will be to Samuel to set up some longer tours and hikes!!! We saw some amazing cities on our cruise, but we all agreed that Ponta Delgada was our favorite port. We attribute that to this incredible tour with Samuel!!!
This tour was excellent!!! Sam is a very easy going, intelligent guide. He interacted wonderfully with our 5.5 year old and kept us all entertained. He was able to accommodate an earlier pickup due to our limited time in port. We loved having a private tour and hire Sam when we come back!!!
Hello, Thank you so much for the review it was my pleasure having you in my tour. Unfortunately there was no giraffes to show him :D All the best for your family Best Regards Samuel Rego
A great morning excursion. Our driver and guide, Samual, was really good. He was fun, friendly, entertaining and knew answers to everything we asked. A very professional guide indeed. The sights we saw were truly memorable and the trip to the fumeroles in Furnas was fantastic and so interesting. I would highly recommend this outing and anything else done by our guide.
Hi, Thank you so much for the amazing review. Hope to see you again to show you the rest of the island. All the best Samuel Rego
We were visiting Sao Miguel on an anniversary trip and went on the half day Furnas tour with Samuel without having any real idea what we were going to see. It was even better than we could have imagined. We stopped a few times on the way to Furnas and leaned about the island, some History, etc. The highlight was the hot springs and botanical garden, which we will definitely return to someday, and seeing the Calderas area. Highly recommend for an enjoyable tour!!! Would absolutely use Green Corner Tours again!
Hello Lori, Thank you so much for the great review. It's hard to beat a last stop of a tour on a hot springs before returning to the hotel all relaxed. Hope to see you again. All the best Samuel Rego
It was a fantastic morning with our tour guide, Samuel. He was so efficient, yet laid back, as he planned our tour to Furnas, the tea plantation, and hot springs. We learned a lot about the island from him - who better than from a native of the Azores, right? He was attentive to our needs the whole time, finding the best picture spots, checking if we need a restroom or water, and more. He offered to snap our family photos, using different photo and video modes and features. He was so good at taking panoramic photos that we called them the “Sam Special”. We enjoyed this tour so much that we booked another tour with him a couple of days later called The Moinho do Felix hike. As we hiked through nature, we saw 3 beautiful waterfalls, the north coast, green valleys, and an old water mill. Another MUST see tour with Samuel. We made lots of memories here in Sao Miguel - thanks for that and for the laughs as we shared our corny jokes, Sam!
Hello Mary, Thank you so much for your amazing review. Loved the "Sam Special". Hope to see you again :) All the best Samuel Rego
Very nice, accommodating guide. Very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend. Very helpful with the baby.
Thank you so much for the review. I was training for when I have one 😁. Best regards Samuel Rego
