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Spend a full day in Furnas exploring steaming fumaroles, bathing in thermal pools and tasting Azorean tea and pastries. This shared van tour combines short walks, cultural stops and a cooked-in-the-earth lunch—perfect for travelers who want nature, food and low-effort adventure.
Spend a full day in Furnas exploring steaming fumaroles, bathing in thermal pools and tasting Azorean tea and pastries. This shared van tour combines short walks, cultural stops and a cooked-in-the-earth lunch—perfect for travelers who want nature, food and low-effort adventure.
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Operated by ANC Azores Holidays · Furnas, Azores
Morning light breaks across São Miguel as the van eases east from Ponta Delgada toward Furnas, the valley where steam rises like slow-breathing lungs from the earth. Within an hour the coastline gives way to green slopes, terraced tea fields and the mineral-scented air of fumaroles. You step out at a lakeside village where the ground still cooks the island’s signature stew and a band of thermal pools waits like a warm, quiet invitation.
easy.
7–8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short, flat walks and standing during visits.
Yes—lunch is included and typically features local dishes; many tours include the opportunity to taste the traditional Cozido cooked in the geothermal soil.
There is an opportunity to swim in designated thermal pools; bring swimwear and check with guides for temperatures and safety rules.
The tour runs about 7–8 hours and typically departs from central Ponta Delgada or an agreed meeting point—confirm your exact pickup when booking.
The itinerary is rated easy and is suitable for most ages; however, there are uneven surfaces and hot-water areas—notify the operator of mobility needs in advance.
Furnas developed around volcanic geothermal activity and has been a social and agricultural center for centuries; Gorreana Tea Plantation dates to the 19th century, reflecting the island’s unique tea history.
Visitors are asked to respect marked paths around fumaroles and avoid bathing in unregulated springs; support local producers to encourage sustainable rural economies.
ANC Azores Holidays operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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