Do I need to bring a swimsuit for the hot springs?

Yes, if you plan to enjoy the thermal pools at Terra Nostra Botanical Garden or Poça Dona Beija, bringing swimwear is recommended.

Is lunch included on the tour?

Yes, the traditional 'cozido na caldeira' cooked in volcanic soil is included along with drinks and dessert.

How many people are in each tour group?

Groups are kept small, with up to 8 participants, to provide a personalized experience.

Are the natural hot springs safe for children?

Yes, the hot springs are family-friendly, but please supervise children closely due to warm water temperatures.

Is the tour accessible for travelers with limited mobility?

Some areas may have uneven terrain and stairs, so this tour is best suited for guests who can walk moderate distances.

What languages do the guides speak?

Green Visions Tours offers guides fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French.

Furnas Volcano & Hot Springs Tour with Green Visions Tours | Sightseeing Tour | Guided Tour

São Miguel, the largest island in Portugal’s Azores archipelago, offers a landscape shaped by volcanic forces and oceanic influence that few places on Earth can match. Green Visions Tours invites adventurers and culture seekers alike on their Full Day East Tour to Furnas, a destination where geology steeps itself into daily life and tradition unfolds across vivid natural settings.

This carefully curated eight-hour journey starts from Ponta Delgada and heads along São Miguel’s lush south coast. Guests pause in Vila Franca do Campo, once the island’s capital, soaking in seaside charm and coastal history. The real draw lies in Furnas Valley, home to one of the island’s active volcanic centers. Here, the tour delivers an immersive experience centered on the local culinary craft of "cozido na caldeira." This hearty stew simmers underground in volcanic heat for 6 to 7 hours, infusing local vegetables, meats, and flavors with the earth’s geothermal essence, offering a truly unique taste connected to the terrain.

Post-lunch, the itinerary blends natural beauty with healing waters: guests can opt to visit Terra Nostra Botanical Garden, a centuries-old park famed for its iron-rich hot springs heated by the volcano. Swimming in these warm pools is a signature Azorean ritual, known for relaxation and skin benefits. The tour also features a stop at Furnas’ volcanic fumaroles and traditional mineral water fountains where guests sample different varieties naturally filtered through volcanic rock.

The adventure peaks (literally) at the panoramic Pico do Ferro viewpoint, offering sweeping views of the caldera, surrounding mountains, and coastal horizon. On the return route, the tour pauses at Europe’s only tea plantation and factory — a verdant expanse where Azorean climate and volcanic soil produce distinctive tea leaves not found anywhere else on the continent.

With multilingual local guides and intimate group settings capped at eight guests, Green Visions Tours places visitors at the center of São Miguel’s volcanic heritage, natural wellness, and agricultural history. This tour is a standout in the Azorean outdoor recreation scene, weaving geology, gastronomy, and culture into one unforgettable day.

About Green Visions Tours

Green Visions Tours is a Ponta Delgada–based tour operator on São Miguel island in the Açores, offering guided day trips that showcase the region's volcanic landscapes, lakes, waterfalls, and marine life. From half-day excursions to full-day adventures, Green Visions Tours presents itineraries that include Lagoa do Fogo, Sete Cidades, Furnas, Nordeste, and marine wildlife excursions combining whale and dolphin watching with inland sights.

Tours depart from Ponta Delgada and focus on geological highlights such as volcanic craters, hot springs, and thermal cooking traditions. Full-day options frequently include a local lunch — for example the Furnas tour features the traditional "cozido na caldeira", while other full-day routes provide regional meals and visits to plantations and botanical sites. Half-day tours concentrate on iconic viewpoints like Sete Cidades and accessible crater rims.

Each itinerary lists specific stops and activities, including visits to the Vulcanological Observatory, Pico da Barrosa hiking access, Caldeira Velha thermal areas, Pico do Ferro viewpoints, historic Ribeira Grande, and a pineapple plantation. Marine excursions combine boat-based whale and dolphin watching with on-land visits to lakes and viewpoints.

Green Visions Tours emphasizes clear trip descriptions and logistical details for travelers choosing excursions in the Açores. The operator's tours are tailored to showcase São Miguel’s natural and cultural features, making it straightforward for visitors in Ponta Delgada to select half-day and full-day options that match interest and schedule.

Booking information, departure times, group sizes, cancellation policies and accessibility details are provided with each itinerary to help guests plan their visit efficiently and safely.