Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour To Furnas Volcano - Ponta Delgada

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 7 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    09:00 AM Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
  • Return Details :
    • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated.. read more
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Following the southern coast of the island, stop at Vila Franca do Campo (first Capital of the island). Head for the wonderful Furnas Valley, anatural theater with the blue sea and the green hills through the route.Awaits us, a lagoon ripped through gardens of sparkling flowers and dense foresttaking us to the world of fairy tales.

Area of mineral and thermal waters, near Lagoa das Furnas where the famous Cozido iscooked inside earths heat. A magnificent setting, provided by fumaroles, will wrap youin a fog of mystery and magical atmosphere.

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On the way stop at Europes oldest, and currently only, remaining Tea plantation. Chance to visit Ch Gorreanas boutique, factory, museum and enjoy a cup of fresh picked tea grown far away from industrial pollution in the lush emerald green hills.
You can enjoy a thermal bath at a temperature around 39C (102F) entrance fee not included at Poa da Dona Beija Natural Heritage very appreciated by the therapeutics properties
Area of secondary volcanism where you'll see fumaroles and how its cooked the "cozido" pot-au-feu in holes on the heat of the volcano
Inside the caldeira its where you can have the thermal bath, lunch and also visit the fumaroles on the village of Furnas and taste mineral water
Living the crater os Furnas volcano make a stop at Pico de Ferro View Point where you have a interesting prespective of the crater.
Stop at a viewpoint of the islet of Vila Franca, a submarine eruptions resulting in a beautiful natural pool.Vila Franca do Campo was the first Capital of the island of So Miguel

Itinerary:


On the way stop at Europe’s oldest, and currently only, remaining Tea plantation. Chance to visit Chá Gorreana’s boutique, factory, museum and enjoy a cup of fresh picked tea grown far away from industrial pollution in the lush emerald green hills.
You can enjoy a thermal bath at a temperature around 39ºC (102ºF) entrance fee not included at Poça da Dona Beija Natural Heritage very appreciated by the therapeutics properties
Area of secondary volcanism where you'll see fumaroles and how its cooked the "cozido" pot-au-feu in holes on the heat of the volcano
Inside the caldeira its where you can have the thermal bath, lunch and also visit the fumaroles on the village of Furnas and taste mineral water
Living the crater os Furnas volcano make a stop at Pico de Ferro View Point where you have a interesting prespective of the crater.
Stop at a viewpoint of the islet of Vila Franca, a submarine eruptions resulting in a beautiful natural pool. Vila Franca do Campo was the first Capital of the island of São Miguel

Inclusions

  • Personal Accident Insurance
  • Driver/Certified nature guide
  • Local taxes
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off from Ponta Delgada
  • Transport by air-conditioned 4WD vehicle

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees to: Thermal Pools Poa da Beija" and Chapel of Nossa Sra. Vitrias
  • Lunch at local restaurant
  • Entrance fees at Terra Nostra Botanical Garden

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

If canceled due to extreme weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

Traveler Reviews

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  • 02-Aug-2023

    Les connaissances du guide qui sont absolument époustouflantes. Sa passion pour son métier se ressent à chaque moment. Merci à lui pour cette belle journée.

  • 15-Nov-2022

    Um passeio que atendeu todas as nossas expectativas. 🥰 Muito Obrigada Guia José Maria por ter proporcionado a nossa família um Dia inesquecível! 🙏🏼⭐️🙏🏼

  • 04-Aug-2022

    In April, we did a full day tour of Sao Miguel with Josee - including the volcanos, botanical gardens, hot springs and an SUV tour circling the big island. Our group of four travels a lot and uses primarily private guides - we would all highly recommend Josee!

  • 10-May-2022

    Fantastic private tour to Furnas with Jose! We did so many different things from bathing in thermal pools to “water tasting” the different thermal waters to visiting a tea plantation. He was even able to squeeze in a side trip to part of the Nordeste area. We never felt rushed and he was a wealth of information on Azores. So glad our original tour operator cancelled on us without warning because we were able to book with Carpe Diem Dream Tours. It certainly lives up to its name!

  • 06-Mar-2020

    Wonderful experience! Our guide was super knowledgeable and so nice! Wanted to thank him for feeding the hungry kitty-that made the day just that much better!

  • 21-Dec-2019

    We did three tours with Jose and each one was better than the previous. His knowledge of the island is extensive and he is so respectful of the natural beauty of his home. He was engaging and enthusiastic about everything spot he showed us. He made the trip an absolute pleasure. He took us to spots that if he hadn't had a 4wd jeep we never would have seen the amazing sunsets and or visited the white castle. He was good at telling you upfront what other cost would be like lunch and going to the thermal baths. He was very gracious with his time and also has snacks and water for you. I highly recommend that when you visit Sao Miguel you seek out Carpe Diem Dream tours and Jose.

  • 14-Nov-2019

    First, we were the only 2 members of the tour and José didn't cancel it, thanks God! The tour was incredible and also our Guide, José: He is a very agreable, sympatic man, with so much knowledge..... And his way to give his knowledge is so natural and entertaining! About everything: plants, geology, language, people, economy etc. It was such a pleasure to visit this part of the Island with him! We are happy to have done this at the beginning of our holidays, so we will understand better what we will see thanks José. And make sure, you also book the lunch and get the cozido. It was very tasty and a big experience, we never forget! We highly recommend everyone to book the tour with José, it is more than worth his money!! A last detail: his car ist a very comfortable and clean car. Also his way to drive was very agreable. The day was really full of big impressions! Thank you José!

  • 12-Sep-2019

    We had a great time on this tour! The guide José was extremely knowledgeable as he grew up on the island. He was very passionate about the nature and history of the island and we learned quite a bit from him. Not only that, he really cared that we had an exceptional time to the point that he kept us an extra hour and a half to ensure we had enough time to relax in the thermal bath and see all the viewpoints. We definitely couldn’t have seen all the spots he took us on our own because he had a 4wd vehicle that handled some of the backroads with ease (and we would’ve wrecked our rental car!). Would highly recommend this tour. Note: the thermal bath and lunch was an additional cost but not much, and it was well worth it. He was very good about being upfront with this to us at the beginning of the tour.

  • 04-Sep-2019

    This was by far the best tour we had while staying in São Miguel. José knowledge of the island is just impressive, he truly does this wholeheartedly. We were amazed by the quality of the tour and how well prepared he was. I was limping because of my ankle injury and José took this into account the whole trip, he even had his own crutches with him just in case. Me and my wife had a great time going on this tour. 👍 Also, his car is way more comfortable than what we had on other tours, this shouldn't be overlooked when going on full day trips.

  • 20-Aug-2019

    Jose is full of knowledge and passion. He made our day so special and memorable. I highly recommend any of his tours. Our tour was so attentive yet relaxed. Jose is literally an encyclopedia about the islands of Azores. There was never a rush and he always encouraged us to take our time to absorb every destination. A tour with Jose will leave you with an amazing experience and a special friendship. Thank you Jose for your passion. Thank you for sharing your island. Always, Nick and Amanda

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