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Tour to Furnas and Terra Nostra Garden – full day

4.9/5 Sao Miguel from Futurismo Azores Adventures
  • Duration8 hours
  • Max Travelers8 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryBus Tours, Day Trips

Overview

On this tour we feel and experience the volcanic origins of the Island in Furnas, a magical place. We start by visiting the Caldeiras da Lagoa das Furnas (Furnas Lake Calderas), a place where we cook the famous “cozido das Furnas” (a very special meal cooked only with the steam of the Earth) and continue with a soft walk that crosses a stream and circles the lakeside. During this walk we have the opportunity to appreciate a variety of endemic flora species.
– Nature guide
– visit to the lake
– Visit to Terra Nostra botanical garden. You are invited to go for a dip in an iron-rich hot water swimming pool that has a temperature of 35-40ºC (95-104°F), a relaxing experience.
– Lunch (Cozido)
– Visit to the fumaroles
– Visit to Gorreana tea factory
– Pick up & drop off in Ponta Delgada
– Insurance (personal accident & liability)

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What's included

  • Local guide

  • Ticket to Terra Nostra Park

  • Driver/guide

  • Lunch

  • Local taxes

What's Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Itinerary

  • We will pass by the North Coast and also at the tea plantation Gorreana where we will be able to visit the working tea factory and have a lovely break to taste the local tea.

  • You will get to know the geomorphology of the volcanic complex of Furnas

  • We will visit the town of Furnas, with its fumaroles and springs with water of different tastes.

  • You will feel and experience the volcanic origins of the island in Furnas, a magical place full of geothermal activity.

  • We will visit the centenary Terra Nostra botanical garden that is famous for its extraordinary collection of native plants from the Azores, as well as others from all over the world that have adapted to the local garden conditions. At the end of the visit, you are invited to go for a dip in iron-rich hot water swimming pool that has a temperature of 35-40u00baC (95-104u00b0F), an enchanting and relaxing experience.

  • Vila Franca was the first capital, before the huge earthquake of 1522 destroyed a bis part of it. Our certified guide will explain about Vila Franca do Campo Islet is one of the most beautiful places to swim around Su00e3o Miguel Island. It is known as the u201cprincess ringu201d for its own particular circular shape. In that salty water, you can simply enjoy the fauna and flora of this unique place.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

  • You need to meet us at our shop located at (Futurismo Azores Adventures, Marina Portas do Mar, Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 26 Su00e3o Miguel Island, 9500-771 Ponta Delgada, Portugal)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time

Reviews

4.9/5 31 reviews
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