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Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana - On the way stop at Europe’s oldest, and currently only, remaining Tea plantation. Chance to visit Chá Gorreana’s boutique, factory, museum and enjoy a cup of fresh picked tea grown far away from industrial pollution in the lush emerald green hills.
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Poca da Dona Beija - You can enjoy a thermal bath at a temperature around 39ºC (102ºF) entrance fee not included at Poça da Dona Beija Natural Heritage very appreciated by the therapeutics properties
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Lagoa das Furnas - Area of secondary volcanism where you’ll see fumaroles and how its cooked the “cozido” pot-au-feu in holes on the heat of the volcano
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Caldeira das Furnas - Inside the caldeira its where you can have the thermal bath, lunch and also visit the fumaroles on the village of Furnas and taste mineral water
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Pico do Ferro Viewpoint - Living the crater os Furnas volcano make a stop at Pico de Ferro View Point where you have a interesting prespective of the crater.
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Islet of Vila Franca do Campo - Stop at a viewpoint of the islet of Vila Franca, a submarine eruptions resulting in a beautiful natural pool.
Vila Franca do Campo was the first Capital of the island of São Miguel
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Expert Driver/Certified nature guide
- Inclusive of all local taxes
- Convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off in Ponta Delgada
- Travel in comfort with air-conditioned 4WD transport
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees to: Thermal Pools “Poça da Beija” and Chapel of Nossa Sra. Vitórias
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Entrance fees at Terra Nostra Botanical Garden
Travel along the southern coastline of the island, pausing at Vila Franca do Campo, the island’s original capital. Proceed to the stunning Furnas Valley, where the blue sea and lush hillsides dominate the landscape. What awaits us is a lagoon nestled amidst vibrant gardens and dense forest, reminiscent of scenes from fairy tales.
This region, renowned for its mineral and thermal waters, lies near Lagoa das Furnas. Here, you’ll witness the iconic “Cozido” stew being cooked via the earth’s natural heat in pits for six to seven hours. Relish it later at a local eatery (meal not included in the tour price).
The parish of Furnas serves as a grand backdrop, with its fumaroles creating a fog that adds to the enigmatic and enchanting environment.
Don’t miss the opportunity to take a thermal bath in the iron-rich waters at D. Beija Pools, maintained at a cozy 39º C (102ºF) (entry fee not included).
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- If canceled due to extreme weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
