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Full-day van tour to Furnas
Free cancellation
Place: São Miguel
Duration: up to 7 hours 30 minutes
Language: English, Portuguese
Availability: See calendar
Mobile voucher accepted
Instant confirmation
Transport included
Lunch
Do this because
- Discover the volcanic origins of São Miguel
- Explore Furnas with a local guide
- Taste the traditional "Cozido"
- Enjoy a comfortable tour by van
What to expect
Join this full-day tour to Furnas and discover the volcanic origins of the island of São Miguel accompanied by a local guide.
The experience will begin in the morning in Ponda Delgada, where you'll start a comfortable ride by van to Furnas, where you'll have the opportunity to observe the landscapes between the green of the mountains and the blue of the ocean. The tour will start visiting the Tea factory Gorreana before reaching Pico do Ferro, the viewpoint over Furnas. Then you'll continue in Caldeiras das Furnas where you'll see the famous fumaroles and gas carbonic mineral waters from different springs.
Passing by the Lagoa das Furnas, you'll stop in a local restaurant to taste the famous “Cozido”, one of the most traditional dishes of the Azores. After lunch, you'll visit the centenary Parque Terra Nostra botanical garden, famous for its collection of native plants from the Azores, as well as other species from all over the world. On the way back to Ponta Delgada, you'll pass by the southern coast and Vila Franca do Campo, where you'll be able to see the Princess Ring islet and know more about the first capital of the island and the strong earthquake of 1522.
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Important to know
- This tour requires a minimum of 4 people for each option
- You can select a private tour option in the calendar
- The private tour option does not allow more than 5 people per booking
- The price of the private tour is per group
- The tour is operated by a bilingual guide (English, Portuguese)
- Comfortable shoes and clothes are recommended
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What’s included
Full-day tour by van
Bilingual guide
Lunch
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
Futurismo - Empresa de Turismo Náutico, Lda
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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