Fire Tour (Route)
Operating Schedule: Pickup at your accomodation at 8:45 a.m. and desparture straight to the local pottery factory ‘Cerâmica Vieira’ , after that it’s time to go to Lagoa do Fogo to see one of the most beautiful sights in the world. After that moment we will have a 1h stop in the hot springs of Caldeira Velha and then lunch. In the afternoon it is scheduled to stop at the only tea plantation in Europe ‘Gorreana’ and then 4 important stops in pinpointed viewpoints around the coast and on high land.
NOTE: Our tours will not be affected to the new measures regarding visits to Lagoa do Fogo.
With this tour you can visit Lagoa do Fogo freely and without the need to purchase extra tickets and to wait in line for the shuttle.
1. Gorreana Tea Factory
After lunch a stop is made at Gorreana, the only tea plantation in Europe. Admire the lush green layered crops before continuing on to 4 viewpoints where you can take pictures of the highlands and the coast.
2. Lagoa do Fogo
After lunch a stop is made at Gorreana, the only tea plantation in Europe. Admire the lush green layered crops before continuing on to 4 viewpoints where you can take pictures of the highlands and the coast.
3. Centro de Interpretação Ambiental da Caldeira Velha
Head to the Caldeira Velha hot springs for an hour of free time where you can buy a ticket and soak in the hot springs.
4. Cerâmica Vieira
Search for local treasures and see a colorful assortment of pots, cups, tiles, and plates at the ceramics factory of Cerâmica Vieira.
5. Ribeira Grande
Take in the history and serenity of Ribeira Grande as you have lunch in the center of the city.
Points of Interest
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Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana
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Lagoa do Fogo
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Ribeira Grande’s Bridge
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Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- On-board WiFi
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Powerbanks
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Entrance tickets to parks (Please message us informing if you want a ticket)
Experience the enchantment of Fogo Lake with this excursion from Ponta Delgada. Hunt for local artifacts at a ceramics factory, soak in the Caldeira Velha Hot Springs, tour a unique tea plantation, and photograph the coastline from stunning vantage points.
Be conveniently transported from your Ponta Delgada lodging to start your trip with a visit to a local ceramics factory. Gaze upon a vibrant diversity of pottery pieces like pots, mugs, tiles, and dishes at the Cerâmica Vieira pottery factory.
Venture to the Fogo Lake to marvel at its lush banks and azure waters. Then proceed to the Caldeira Velha hot springs where you will have sixty minutes of leisure time where you can opt to buy a pass to dip into the hot spring waters.
Your guide will provide some suggestions on where to grab lunch before you take a break for a meal. Post lunch, pay a visit to Gorreana, the sole tea plantation in Europe.
Take in the sight of the verdant layered plantations before moving on to four viewpoints that provide perfect photo ops of the mountainous region and the seaside.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
