On this tour, exclusively private, you will be in contact with nature in a unique experience on an active volcano.
During this tour to Furnas, I will offer a unique combination of geothermal activities, natural beauty, local culture and relaxation, making it an attractive destination for visitors who want to experience something different and authentic with a local guide.
We will also visit the one and only beautiful tea plantation of Europe, "A Plantação de Chá da Gorreana".
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Pick up
- Hotel, Airport, Harbor
Ilhéu da Vila Franca View point
This viewpoint offers a magnificent view of the Ilhéu da Vila Franca, a small volcanic islet shaped like a ring located off the coast of Vila Franca do Campo. The landscape is spectacular, with the islet rising from the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
It's a popular spot for tourists to enjoy the natural beauty of the Azores and take impressive photographs.
Terra Nostra Botanical and thermal SPA
The Terra Nostra Botanical Garden and Thermal Spa is a renowned attraction located in Furnas, São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal.
The Terra Nostra Botanical Garden is a vast, lush garden boasting a diverse collection of plant species from around the world, including exotic trees, shrubs, and flowers. Visitors can wander through winding paths, admire colorful blooms, and explore tranquil ponds and streams. One of the highlights of the garden is its thermal pool, filled with warm, iron-rich water sourced from natural hot springs.
Hot springs and volcanic lake
The volcanic lake of Furnas is a captivating natural wonder located in the village of Furnas.
One of the unique attractions of the volcanic lake is the traditional Cozido das Furnas, or Furnas stew. This delicious dish is cooked using the natural geothermal heat from the volcanic activity in the area.
Break for Lunch
Furnas Stew, or "Cozido das Furnas" in Portuguese, is a traditional dish from the Azores, specifically associated with the village of Furnas on São Miguel Island. This hearty stew is unique because it's cooked using the natural geothermal heat from volcanic activity in the area.
Furnas Stew is not only delicious but also a cultural experience, as it showcases the culinary traditions of the Azores and the use of natural resources in cooking. Visitors to Furnas often seek out restaurants in the area that specialize in serving this iconic dish, offering a taste of local cuisine infused with the flavors of the volcanic landscape.
There is a vegan option of the stew. Also visitors can try different meals other than the stew.
Hot springs of the Furnas Village
These hot springs are part of the volcanic landscape of Furnas, where underground volcanic activity heats water and creates steam vents, hot springs, and bubbling mud pots. Visitors to the Caldeiras das Furnas can witness these natural phenomena up close, experiencing the power and energy of the earth's geothermal activity.
These are breaks in the Earth's crust from which steam and volcanic gases escape. The hot springs in Furnas release clouds of steam, creating an otherworldly atmosphere.
Pico do ferro viewpoint
One of the highlights of the Pico do Ferro viewpoint is the view of Furnas Lake, a picturesque body of water nestled among the verdant hills and volcanic craters. The contrast between the deep blue waters of the lake and the lush greenery of the surrounding landscape creates a scene of unparalleled natural beauty.
Visitors to the Pico do Ferro viewpoint can also take in sweeping views of the Furnas Valley, with its rolling hills, dense forests, and scattered volcanic cones.
On clear days, it's even possible to see the Santa Maria Island.
Gorreana tea plantation
The Gorreana Tea Plantation is a historic tea factory located on São Miguel Island in the Azores, Portugal. Established in 1883, it is the oldest and only remaining tea plantation in Europe.
This place offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of tea production in the Azores, as well as an opportunity to enjoy the scenic beauty of São Miguel Island
Ending Point
Drop off at your Hotel, Airport, Harbor
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guiding Services
Private Transportation in a Premium SUV Skoda Kodiak
Admission Tickets
Parking Fees
Pick-up/Drop-off
Vehicle is sanitized before and after each excursion
Fuel fee
Toll fee
Thermal hot springs admission Tickets - 16€
Food, Drinks, Snacks - 20€
Personal Expenses
Souvenirs
* All tours can be provided in English, Portuguese, Italian and Spanish
* The number of people and the itinerary can be customized upon request. Feel free to message me to discuss further.
*Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
*This timetable of the itinerary is for reference only.
- All my tours can be in English, Portuguese, Italian and Spanish
- All my tours can be customize upon request
In the heart of a secluded paradise, where the waves kiss the shore and the horizon stretches endlessly, there lived a boy whose life was intertwined with the rhythms of the sea, the mountains and the wind.
I started exploring this Archipelago at a very young age, hiking the most mysterious trails and surfing the wildest waves.
When I was 16, I stole my father's dive mask and became fascinated with the underwater world of these islands.
Since I finished high school, I've started travelling around Europe to see different countries and meet different cultures.
Back in the land where I grew up, I set up my company to show travellers who come to visit this archipelago all the potential of it.
Let's share the most wonderful experiences together! Be my guest!
* All my tours can be customized upon request.
Regional government of Azores -certified guide
AIDA Freedive certified guide
PADI Certificate
AGITA member - (Associação de Guias de Informação Turística dos Açores)
Master Degree in Law of the Environment
Routes Azores, cultural and natural itineraries certification
$450/ per group
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