Full-Day Furnas Tour: Hot Springs, Traditional Lunch & Tea
4.9 (40 reviews) · Marina office or pickup, São Miguel · Operator: Picos de Aventura
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Groups up to 8
- Offered in: Portuguese, English
- Mobile ticket
- Departures 09:00, Mon, Thu, Sat
Editor’s take Roman Antonov · 8 best Furnas tours, choice 4 of 8
I'd book this if Terra Nostra is your priority. Picos de Aventura includes garden and thermal pool entry. Lunch is covered too. The trip takes 8 hours from €115 per adult.
You visit Vila Franca do Campo before reaching Furnas Lake. Watch the cozido pots being lifted from the ground. Later stops include Pico do Ferro and Gorreana. The tea factory visit includes a tasting.
Meet at the marina office or use the included pickup. Departures are at 09:00 on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Bottled water isn't included.
What’s included
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Bottled water
Meeting point
Meeting point
Meet at the Picos de Aventura office in the marina. Take the steps beside the Picos de Aventura sign.
Pickup is also included.
End point
The tour ends at the Picos de Aventura office in the marina.
Itinerary
- Marina office or pickup
The tour starts at the marina office or your pickup point. Departure is at 09:00.
- Vila Franca do Campo and Furnas Lake
Stop in Vila Franca do Campo on the way to Furnas. Trying a Queijada da Vila pastry is optional and costs extra. By the lake, watch the cozido pots being lifted from the ground.
- Furnas fumaroles and Terra Nostra
Visit the village fumaroles. Terra Nostra entry covers the garden and thermal pool. Cozido lunch at a local restaurant is included.
- Pico do Ferro 15 min
Look over the Furnas valley and lake from the viewpoint.
- Gorreana tea factory 30 min
See how tea leaves are dried and packed. Taste the tea during the visit.
- Return to the marina office
Return to the marina after the Gorreana visit.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the trip starts. Later cancellations get no refund.
Know before you go
- Reach the marina office using the steps beside the Picos de Aventura sign.
- Pickup can be delayed by traffic.
- Infant seats are available.
- Prams are allowed.
- The tour suits all fitness levels.
- Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Reviews
98% of reviewers gave 4 or 5 stars. 8 reviews on Viator (4.5) and 32 on Tripadvisor (5.0), as shown on Viator on . I don’t have the review texts.
Photos
From the Picos de Aventura listing, with the operator’s captions.
From the operator
In Picos de Aventura’s own words, from the listing.
Travel through the scenic countryside with stops at Vila Franca do Campo—where you can try the famous Queijada da Vila pastry (optional, not included)—and the Gorreana Tea Factory, Europe’s oldest tea plantation. At Furnas Lake, see how the traditional Cozido stew is cooked underground using volcanic heat—then enjoy it at a local restaurant.
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