Land Adventures with WildScape Azores Tours in Furnas

Duration: 6 hours

Discover a Paradise as You've Never Seen Before

Furnas, nestled within the Furnas caldera on the eastern side of São Miguel island, has flourished over time amidst its verdant exotic vegetation and abundant mineral and thermal water spring.

• We’ll start our mystic tour by sightseeing some of the beautiful coastline landscapes and the islet of Vila Franca do Campo while we drive towards Furnas.

• The “Lagoa das Furnas” (Furnas Lagoon), naturally nestled within a caldera (dormant volcano) stands out as a prominent attraction for tourists, hikers, biologists, and bird watchers alike, owing to its diverse array of endemic and invasive flora and fauna species freely roaming this area (non-dangerous). Being an area so rich in geo thermal activity, here the locals improvised an unique way of taking advantage for cooking an unique Portuguese dish: the “Cozido das Furnas”, a mix of meats, vegetables and tubers that are slowly cooked underground for 6-7 hours;

• As part of the gastronomical experience of this tour we’ll try the aforementioned geo-cooked stew at a traditional local restaurant with Starter, Main Dish, Drinks, Dessert and Coffee included in the menu (Vegetarian option available and alternative dishes for children). Beware! This restaurant is known for its abundant servings, better come hungry!

• Sip your body and soul into hot springs pools in “Poça da Dona Beija”, one of the most popular thermal facilities. With natural waters at a temperature of around 39ºC (102ºF), surrounded by a scenario of splendid vegetation and enriched with bird sounds, a moment of relaxation and contemplation that’ll take your mind off the daily routine and worries at the golden hour. The rich ferrous waters are known as a great skin care but not suitable for dyed hairs. Skip the line to enter, we take care of booking it for you. Some medical conditions may be incompatible with thermal baths, please consult with your physician before.

• Take a short walk through the Alameda Garden: discover an even hotter thermal pool, embrace the environment around the fresh water stream, observe an hidden aquarium and a human-made waterfall.

• We’ll finish off our tour admiring the impressive fumaroles and “caldeiras” at the center of the village at night: a smoke and lights show given by nature awaits you, an unique experience in Azores. Have a taste of the rich mineral waters springs and enjoy a local homemade sweet delicacy.

We’ll drive back through the northern side of the island in a safe and relaxed environment. During this trip, you’ll be able to have a nap and/or receive suggestions for other places to visit and what to do for the rest of your stay.

Pickup Instructions

• Pick-up at your accommodation between 17:30 - 17:45 (5:30pm - 5:45pm);
• Drop-off at the same location between 23:30 - 23:45 (11:30pm - 11:45pm).
• Please be ready at your specified time for pickup so we can avoid delays.
• Accommodation pick-ups at Ponta Delgada and Lagoa are included for this tour.
• Pick-ups in Ribeira Grande have an extra fee of 10€ euros (for booking, NOT for person) at the end of the tour, paid in cash or PayPal (Due to the extra mileage and the added working time to assure we maintain the activities time on schedule. Thank you for your understanding). If you wish to skip on this fee we can arrange a meeting point at Ponta Delgada or Lagoa. Have in mind that after the thermal baths usually you are more relaxed and sleepy at night.

Includes

• Pickup and Drop-off at your chosen location
• Local Tour Guide;
• Thermal Baths Admittance (starting hour may vary depending on availability during high season);
• Dinner of traditional Furnas geo-cooked stew at a local restaurant (vegetarian option available);
• Water Bottle;
• Tasting of local sweet delicacy;
• Van with A/C and panoramic windshield;
• Tours insurances.

Excludes

• Extra options off the chosen menu for Dinner.
• Extras at the Thermal Baths (locker, swimwear, towel, toiletries, etc).