Private Tour Furnas Lake & Hot Springs
Description
Private Tour by car or Van with a local guide to see Furnas area. Furnas is located in almost the middle east of Sao mIguel island, where you can find the Caldeiras (fumaroles), and one of the richest places in Europe in terms of thermal and medicinal waters (22 different springs). You can also find one of the most diverse places in terms of vegetation, and probably the most beautiful botanical garden on the Azores "Parque Terra Nostra Garden" (12.5 hectares), within which you will find a hot geothermal pool (with a temperature between 41 at 42 degrees). Taste one of the most famous gastronomy of the Azores, the "Cozido das Furnas" stew. Furnas is close to the only tea plantation in Europe (where green tea and 3 types of black tea are produced).
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pickup at your Hotel or Local Accommodation
Stop and see the only place where is produced tea in Europe. Explanation and see the process of Tea at the factory and at the end possibility to taste green and black tea.
View to see all the Volcano crater of Furnas (Lake and village of Furnas).
Al the North coast of Sao Miguel island (from Porto Formoso to Fenais da Ajuda and Ribeira Grande area).
See one of the most beautiful botanical garden in the Azores (12,5 hectare), with over a tousand different plants and tree from all over the World. Possibility to have a bath in there hot geothermal swimming pool.
Pass and stop to see the beautiful green lake of Furnas and enviroment area
Viewpoint where it is located the chappel of Our Lady of Peace. View where you can see the capital of Sao Miguel island, Vila Franca do Campo town and the islet of Vila Franca do Campo.
See the Hotsprings , fumaroles and themals water springs.
Finish at your Hotel or Local Accommodation
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
With a sign with there name on it.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The extra hours is the Travel time between each stop, plus lunch stop may take between 1 hour and 1 hour and 30 mins.
Reviews(17)
Our tour guide Cesar was terrific. Unfortunately the weather during our visit was not cooperative. Rainy and so foggy there was no visibility. Cesar immediately offered recommendation for how we might alter our day, including visits to the liquor factory, the pastry factory, the tea factory and the pottery factory. It ended up being one of our favorite days in our 8 day trip. We loved the town of Furnas and couldn't eat enough of the Furnas stew! I so appreciate Cesar's flexibility and proactivity!
Great tour! We felt safe riding around the island. The guide had great information to share and let us choose what we wanted to see or didn’t and for how long. Highly recommend!
Half day tour of the island by our driver Helder was a really great trip. Because of poor weather we could not accomplish the exact tour but Helder gave us a real taste of island life giving much information and answering our questions. This is the second trip we have booked with Gary Trevasso and would recommend this private trip in a clean and comfortable luxury Mercedes saloon. Many thanks.
My husband and I spent 3 days with Cesar from Azorean Tours. They were 3 spectacular days seeing the sites, getting to know the Island and the culture and history and getting to know Cesar. Every day was an adventure and he knew just when to stay back so we could have time together and explore on our own. If you're going to the Azores you must get in touch with Cesar or Gary. Our time on Sao Miguel was memorable because the place is amazing but also because of Cesar. We will be back to spend more time there, see Cesar and enjoy the incredible food at the restaurants Cesar took us too.
Terrific day with GUI as our guide. We were able to taste the food cooked from there… very tasty! We experienced the hot spring pool which was so relaxing. Definitely worth the entrance fee. Gui took us anywhere else we wanted in the area. Thank you for such a great experience!
This was a fantastic tour! Nino was so friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and the thermal springs.
It was really just wonderfull, we absolutly can recommend this tour in generell and especially Cesar. What a great guy! We had a really good day/tour thanks to him.
What a great day. Gary is so knowledgeable about the Azores he was able to change the planned route without even knowing! He’s accommodating and full of information having a Canadian background makes him well grounded and modest but super amazing host!
Everything as expected. Punctual, competent, friendly and all in all a very good value for money. gladly again.
Cesar was an absolutely phenomenal tour guide. We were a party of 8 with 4 adults, 3 teens and a 7 year old. The tour was great for all ages and Cesar catered the trip to exactly what we wanted. We saw the beach, waterfalls, geothermal features, tea farm, numerous scenic spots, local food and the entire tour was fantastic. I felt like we got to see the whole island by the end of our tour. Phenomenal and we will definitely be back.
