Eastern São Miguel Full-Day Tour: Furnas & Nordeste

Experience the best of São Miguel’s East half on a full-day tour. Visit Furnas, Ribeira dos Caldeirões waterfall, and Nordeste. Enjoy a delicious local stew for lunch and the option to swim in thermal pools. Book with the São Miguel West tour for the ultimate island experience!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nossa Senhora da Paz - Begin the tour at Nossa Senhora da Paz, a hilltop chapel overlooking Vila Franca do Campo. Guests can enjoy panoramic views over the town, the Atlantic Ocean, and the iconic Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo, a volcanic islet just offshore.
  • Caldeira das Furnas - Explore the geothermal fields of Furnas, where volcanic…
What's Included
  • Traditional Furnas cozido lunch (main course, drink, dessert and coffee)
  • Small-group tour — maximum 8 guests per vehicle
  • Transportation in a modern 100% electric van
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Centrally located Ponta Delgada hotels and Lagoa Town)
  • Local driver-guide
What's Not Included
  • Terra Nostra Park entrance (optional)
Additional Information

Explore the highlights of eastern São Miguel on a relaxed, full-day small-group tour. Discover Furnas’ geothermal landscapes, sample naturally carbonated mineral waters, and savor a traditional cozido lunch cooked with volcanic heat. Continue through lush scenery to Ribeira dos Caldeirões and the dramatic coastline of Nordeste, with panoramic viewpoints…

Location
Nossa Senhora da Paz
Rua da Paz
Cancellation Policy

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

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Elis_v
Oct 4, 2026
Discovering the amazing history and pictures Nature - It was a perfect tour. Joao made the tour really special with all the insights and positive atmospere. We learned a lot about the amazing Azores Islands and I would highly recommend taking the tours with him :-)
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Brandy_l
Oct 2, 2026
João was fantastic! He... - João was fantastic! He was informative and warm. Highly recommend the East tour and beautiful sites!
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Rizwan_h
Sep 30, 2026
Very good tour. - Very good tour. Thermal springs and views of mountains and volcanic lakes were superb. Lunch was so so.
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X2121vbmarjoriem
Sep 28, 2026
Waterfalls, Bicentennial Botanical Gardens, & Spectacular Island coast Views - As a solo traveler who didn't want to drive/navigate this Island on her own, this all-day East Island tour, along with the West Island tour, is the best way to explore Sao Miguel IMO. A native guide -- mine was Marcio--who was friendly, funny, and professional -- handled the logistics and shared a lot of history and insight into the towns, lakes, forests, parks, etc., that we visited. Highlights were seeing waterfalls in a long-established water mill area and going to Park Terra Nostra (touring the gardens and geothermal water pool available to soak). The included lunch at a native-owned restaurant was well organized. We got to try local food -- tuna steak and yummy bean salad for me, and drink (try Kima, their passionfruit soda--refreshing and not too sweet). Their administrative office was professional and prompt in sending reminders and updates for pick up. I would highly recommend this tour one day, and the West Island tour another.
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86julitam
Sep 24, 2026
Another fantastic day with Pure Azores - Another fantastic experience with **Pure Azores**! The East Van Tour did not disappoint. I was lucky to have João as my guide again – his knowledge of São Miguel, its history and the Age of Discovery made the tour fascinating. The traditional cozido lunch was amazing, even for a fussy eater like me! Beautiful scenery, great food and an excellent guide. Highly recommended!
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Ashley_d
Sep 23, 2026
This tour was excellent!... - This tour was excellent! Our guide was really knowledgeable about the history of the island and explained the stops along the way. Breathtaking views and so interesting to visit the unique city of Furnas and try the Cozido!
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Richard_l
Sep 22, 2026
Fantastic day! - What a great excursion. Manuel did a fantastic job showing us the island and even stopped a couple of extra places.
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I8566aiandrewr
Sep 22, 2026
Fantastic tour - A fantastic experience exploring the island on a sunny day. Our guide Manuel was lovely and very knowledgable, he showed us a hidden hot spring in Furnas! A great alternative to Terra Nostra if you didn’t want to pay the entry. The cozido was delicious!
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Kateryna
Sep 22, 2026
Not to be missed experience of culture - Beautiful experience of Azorean culture and sights. Our guide Manual was lovely. He knew the best spots for sights and pictures while sharing the history. The authentic Furnas Lunch was delicious!
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Harrowgas
Sep 20, 2026
A touch of the East... - Great trip visiting some really fascinating and beautiful places with a good guide who kept you informed and amused for the whole day. Throughly recommend!
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From $95
up to 30 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).