Furnas Volcano & Tea Plantation With Traditional Lunch, East Tour
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Before heading towards the Furnas volcano, stop at the viewpoint of Santa Iria to observe the coastline.
Visit Europe’s oldest tea plantation and try the unique teas made here.
Next, go to Pico do Ferro and take in the spectacular panoramic views of the valley.
Then you can see the unique process of the famous Furnas stew being cooked underground by the volcanic steam.
Next, we will taste the dish you saw being cooked at a local restaurant. This is a great time to savor the flavors of this traditional meal.
After, we'll explore the village of Furnas and see the impressive fumaroles and taste mineral waters known for their health benefits.
Next, we'll visit the Terra Nostra Park, a botanical garden. The highlight is the thermal pool, heated by the volcanic steam.
The return journey follows the beautiful south coast of the island and
We finish our day in Vila Franca do Campo, the former capital of São Miguel, visiting the Chapel of Our Lady of Peace with a stunning view of the town.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
A minimum of 2 people is required per booking
What To Expect
Miradouro de Santa Iria
This breathtaking vista is situated on São Miguel Island's north shore in the Azores. From there, you can see the north coast in all its glory, where the lush green land meets the deep, clear blue Atlantic Ocean. From the viewpoint, you can observe the beauty of the Gorreana Tea plantations on the horizon.
Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana
Visit Europe’s oldest tea plantation and factory on São Miguel Island to experience the rich history of tea. This beautiful place lets you see how tea is grown in a lush, green environment. While you’re there, you can learn about the perfect conditions for growing tea and how workers harvest and process the tea leaves. Make sure to try the unique flavors of the teas made here. Each sip reflects the island's rich tradition. Join us for a wonderful visit that brings together history, culture, and the great taste of São Miguel's finest teas!
Options
Furnas Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Transport by air-conditioned minivan (maximum 8 people per van)
Soda/Pop
Certified Driver/guide
Travel insurance for the passengers
Alcoholic Beverages
Free Pick-up & Drop-off From Ponta Delgada, Lagoa and Ribeira Grande City
Lunch Included with starters, main course (Furnas Stew), fish dish, meat and vegetarian options available, desserts, water, wines, juices and beer, coffee and tea.
Parking Fees
Terra Nostra Botanical Garden & Geothermal Pools (optional)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
208 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We have a very friendly driver/tour guide.
Edita R,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The hotspring in Furnaz was nice but need more restroom or changing room. Being in the tour, we have to hurry up to change clothes.
Excellent and informative
kbraden64,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide. Hugo, was excellent. Just the right amount of information and answered all our questions. We liked how enthusiastic he was about showing us the wonderful things San Miguel Island has to offer. He went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with the tour.
Phenomenal tour for a fantastic island
938cherif,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carlos our tour guide was phenomenal! Loved the trip and the Little surprises! The stew was great and the tea plantation very cool to see.
Great tour to see a lot of sights in one day
Maureen C,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour covers a lot of sites and interesting stops. We had a great time. Our tour guide Jose was very knowledgeable about the sites and the history of the country. It was so nice to have him driving around so we could enjoy seeing everything.
Guide was amazing looking...
Moonphantom1,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide was amazing looking to book a another trip this friday hopefully, the guide didnt rush anyone and allowed people to enjoy there time and was very informative
Volcanic experience
zinovys2016,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Trip was perfect. Great timing for getting food from the volcanic holes where it was preparing. Great lunch.
Highly recommend this tour!
Nancy T,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Terrific mix of activities from thermal baths, traditional cooking and eating, to beautiful sites. Our guide, Jose Miguel, is a walking encyclopedia with deep knowledge of Portugal and the Azores, specifically. He delights in teaching. He also knows how to navigate around the fog to optimize the experience. A wonderful tour. Highly recommend.
The weather is very...
mark n,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The weather is very unpredictable It started out with dense fog then a steady rain then turned to bright blue skies then returned back into fog
Excellent
D7083GWalanh,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day and Joaquin is a great guide with excel knowledge and a friendly approach. Really enjoyed the plantation visit and the Furnas baths were amazing. Food was also excellent
A fantastic day out!
Yvonne M,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Joseph, our guide, was brilliant and ensured we got to see and experience everything, including seeing our food being removed from the volcanic ‘ovens’. We had a lot of fun and Joseph gave us plenty of interesting facts about the different locations we visited. The day was relaxed and we had plenty of time to see all the sights. Really recommend this trip and company
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