Van tour to Furnas from Ponta Delgada
Location: São Miguel, Portugal
Activity: Sightseeing, Swimming, Countryside Tours
Languages spoken: English, Portugese
Duration: 7 hrs 30 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Good to know: You can only buy this activity for 8 persons at a time. If you require more places, kindly place more orders.
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- Available from: 25/11/2024
Highlights
- Visiting the Gorreana tea factory
- Feast on the delicious traditional Cozido
- Sit in the iron-rich thermal springs and relax
- Walk around the beautiful Terra Nostra botanical garden
All about the trip
On this tour, we will feel and experience the volcanic origins of the island in Furnas, a magical place full of geothermal activity. After picking up in Ponta Delgada at 9 am, we start by visiting the Caldeiras da Lagoa das Furnas (Furnas Lake Calderas), a place where we cook the famous “Cozido das Furnas”, one of the most emblematic dishes of the Azores. It is a mixture of regional vegetables and meats cooked with the help of volcanic activity. A gastronomic experience you cannot miss. This is a very special meal cooked only with the steam of the Earth.
Later on, 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 35-40ºC (95-104°F), an enchanting and relaxing experience.
Next, we will have the Cozido meal that is served in a local restaurant. After lunch, we will visit the town of Furnas, with its fumaroles and springs with water of different tastes. On the way back to Ponta Delgada, 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.
Ponta Delgada Wikipedia Watch on YoutubeWhat is included in the price
- Nature guide
- Entrance fees
- Visiting Furnas lake
- Visiting the fumaroles
- Visiting Terra Nostra Park
- English-speaking tour guide
- Visiting tea factory Gorreana
- Tasting the typical "Cozido" meal
- Swimming in an iron-rich hot water swimming pool
- Pick up and drop off at the tourism office or your hotel
What is not included in the price
- Gratuities for your guides
- Additional funds for souvenirs
Instructions
Please dress according to local weather conditions.
This activity is organised by Futurismo Azores Adventures, Portas do Mar – loja 26, Ponta Delgada, 9500-771, Portugal, info@futurismo.pt.
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Contact
Do you have a question or need more information about the activity?
You can reach our European office between 9am and 5pm CET on weekdays and between 11am and 5pm on weekends and holidays.
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