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Azores: Shore Excursion Furnas - Crater volcano and hot springs

4.5 Great 59 reviews
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4h–5h
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Portuguese, English, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Overview

Guidekin summary

A shore excursion timed to cruise calls that drives to the Furnas valley for the fumaroles, the boilers and the volcanic story told live by a local guide. Entries to Terra Nostra, Dona Beija or the lake stew area are not included. 4.51 from 59 reviews at €79 per person for 4h–5h.

From the guide

Furnas / East Island, “Gastronomy, Hot springs, Boilers & Fumaroles” towards one of the most emblematic volcanic areas of São Miguel, considered the capital of Azorean tourism.

Explore the volcanological activities of one of the most active volcanoes in the Azores, as well as all its eruptive history over 100,000 years old;
See for yourself why Furnas Valley is considered by experts to be the largest hydropolis in the world for its diversity of mineral and thermal waters from its springs;
See were locals cook a truly 100% azorean dish, on a volcanic soil for 6 hours; Visit one of only two tea plantations / factories in Europe.., it is impossible to remain indifferent to such diversity.

Optionally, Terra Nostra botanic garden and thermal pool can be included at your shore excursion tour in a group size of 8 persons (entrance not included). Make sure you leave on comments that you desire to include this extra stop.

Compared with other Furnas

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #5 of 5€794h–5h4.51 (59)shared
São Miguel Full Day Guided Tour to Furnas with Lunch Included€908h4.92 (63)shared
São Miguel Azores: Furnas Evening Thermal Baths with tickets€984h4.93 (42)shared
São Miguel 2-Day Tour: Furnas, Sete Cidades, Fogo & Nordeste€1352 days4.92 (36)shared

Ranked #5 of 5 in Furnas by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €79 to €135, median €90; typical length 8h. 0 of 5 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 5 Furnas

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 09:00
Scheduled through April 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:00. Scheduled through April 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked August 31, 2026.

What's Included

In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commented tour
Driver / Local guide

What's Not Included

Entrance to Terra Nostra or Dona Beija.
Entrance at Furnas Lake ( Stew area ).

Itinerary

Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana Stop 1
Visit the last natural tea plantation on planet, taste our green or black tea.
20 min
Miradouro Pico Do Ferro Stop 2
Admire for the firts time the inerior of Furnas volcano and lake
10 min
Caldeira das Furnas Stop 3
Walk trough boilers and hot springs, taste traditional liquors and mineral waters, feel the power of a volcano
20 min
Caldeira das Furnas Stop 4
See and learn how locals cook using the heat of the volcano in holes on the ground.
20 min
Parque Terra Nostra Stop 5
In option, stop, walk and relax in a natural hot pool. Thermal water, naturally heated by the volcano
30 min

Departure & Return

Pickup included

When your ship docks at the Turistic Port: Cruise ships docks at Ponta Delgada cruise terminal,when you leave the ship, you will pass trough the security room reaching the terminal hall, this is where our local guides welcome you, holding a sign with your name or a sign with AZORES DREAM TOURS If we have several cruise ship´s at the time: Only one ship can dock at the time at the turistic port, in this case the other´s cruise ship´s will dock at the comercial port, you will need to take the shutle out of the comercial port, and we will be at the first exit shutle stop in town, holding a sign with our name or a sign with AZORES DREAM TOURS

Additional Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 79 / person