São Miguel Tour: Volcanic Landscapes & Nature

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 journey at Nossa Senhora da Paz, a charming hilltop chapel with breathtaking views of Vila Franca do Campo. Revel in the sweeping vistas of the town, the Atlantic Ocean, and the renowned Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo, a volcanic islet nearby.
  • Caldeira das Furnas - Discover the geothermal wonders of Furnas,…
What's Included
  • Lunch including cozido stew, drink of choice, dessert, and coffee
  • Expert driver/guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off for centrally located Ponta Delgada hotels and Lagoa Town
What's Not Included
  • Thermal pools (optional)
  • Any service not mentioned as being included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Explore the stunning landscapes of eastern São Miguel on this full-day small-group tour. Travel in a comfortable electric van, ensuring a smooth and quiet journey as you discover volcanic valleys, lush forests, and breathtaking coastal vistas.
Visit Furnas, renowned for its geothermal activity, hot springs, and distinctive volcanic surroundings, along…

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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John_r
Apr 21, 2026
Fantastic scenery, we had... - Fantastic scenery, we had a marvellous tour guide in Jojo. The volcano hot springs were unbelievable.
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Y1725namargaretr
Apr 21, 2026
Great day out - Very well organised tour. Our guide Catya was very informative and friendly. The van was comfortable and the lunch was a great experience of local produce. I would recommend this company again.
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Inspire824321
Apr 21, 2026
Excellent day! - We had an amazing day. Jaoa was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. An excellent driver. He really took care of our group. 10/10 for our grade for the day. Highly recommend!!
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Z6386kukirstenk
Apr 16, 2026
Perfect Azore tour - Our guide was Jaoa and he was just amazing!! He was very knowledgeable, fun, nice, guided the tour to our wants, and took his time at locations. He was an excellent driver and the van was spotless, with lots of legroom room, width and well stocked. I’d def take another tour from that company.
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Shelleyt777
Apr 15, 2026
Engaging tour with an expert tour guide in Sao Miguel!!!!! Book with Joao! - Our visit with out tour guide Joao was absolutely wonderful! Joao was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and a delight to be with. His expert narration was engaging and made our Sao Miguel Azores East tour extraordinary. From start to finish, our tour, visit to Lady of Peace Chapel, delicious lunch cooked by geothermal heat, and visit to the thermal pools and overlooks was perfect! Can't recommend more highly!!! Well worth every penny. A side note, Joao took amazing photos with our phones! Five enthusiastic stars!!!!!
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335gingerr
Apr 11, 2026
Great Day in the Azores - What an amazing day! Miguel was a very knowledgeable guide. We learned so much about the Azores. The traditional Azoren meal was delicious. The scenery was breathtaking! We were on a cruise and Miguel certainly made us want to return and enjoy this Island. The van was immaculate. We were treated with respect courtesy! We highly recommend this company.
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Scott
Apr 11, 2026
Sal Miguel East with Hugo - We were picked up promptly at 9 o’clock and had a beautiful day touring around the east side of the island. Hugo was very knowledgeable of the island as well as the Azores in general and provided us with significant opportunities for great pictures that we will always remember. We would highly recommend Hugo and the Pure Azores company for those wishing a great experience on the island!
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Vickir122
Apr 7, 2026
Green mountains, blue ocean, white azaleas - As a frequent visitor to the Azores, I discovered that Pure Azores really is the best tour company. The staff are super responsive and the guides are very knowledgable and fun. Also, always respectful and professional. I decided to do the East tour again because it had been a few years. The itinerary is changed somewhat and I enjoyed the changes. The weather was clear and sunny the entire day, so the gods were smiling on us, as they sometimes do in this subtropical climate. But it wouldn’t have mattered because the flowers are always there for you, no matter the season, and the company was wonderful. A chill sweet couple from Winnipeg and our amazing guide João made for another wonderful experience. See you in 2027, you beautiful islands and kind people!
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Cindyci9050tq
Apr 3, 2026
Best experience! - Pure Azores is the best tour in Ponta Delgada. We stopped at many places, and it was a very educational and enjoyable experience. The lunch was excellent. We already booked another tour for this year.
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Bheasman
Apr 3, 2026
Two Wonderful Tours - East and West - We did both West and East tours the first week of April. A wonderful experience. Beautiful scenery with breathtaking views. Wonderful lunches. Guides Katia on the west tour and Marcio on the east tour were both delightful, kind and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about Sao Miguel through them. They represent Pure Azores tour extremely well. We highly recommend this tour company.
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From $99
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).