--- title: Azores: Shore Excursion Furnas - Crater volcano and hot springs lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/azores-shore-excursion-furnas-crater-volcano-and-hot-springs/ type: tour city: Azores country: Portugal price: 79 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.51 reviews: 59 duration_minutes: 240 duration_max_minutes: 300 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 5 of 5 (Furnas) schedule_checked: 2026-08-31 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/azores-shore-excursion-furnas-crater-volcano-and-hot-springs/ --- # Azores: Shore Excursion Furnas - Crater volcano and hot springs **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €79 per person - Duration: 4h–5h - Rating: 4.51/5 from 59 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 85% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Azores Dream Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Air-conditioned vehicle - Live commented tour - Driver / Local guide ## Not included - Entrance to Terra Nostra or Dona Beija. - Entrance at Furnas Lake ( Stew area ). ## Itinerary 1. **Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana** (20m) - Visit the last natural tea plantation on planet, taste our green or black tea. 2. **Miradouro Pico Do Ferro** (10m) - Admire for the firts time the inerior of Furnas volcano and lake 3. **Caldeira das Furnas** (20m) - Walk trough boilers and hot springs, taste traditional liquors and mineral waters, feel the power of a volcano 4. **Caldeira das Furnas** (20m) - See and learn how locals cook using the heat of the volcano in holes on the ground. 5. **Parque Terra Nostra** (30m) - In option, stop, walk and relax in a natural hot pool. Thermal water, naturally heated by the volcano ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-08-31 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Furnas | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 5** | €79 | 4h–5h | 4.51 (59) | shared | | [São Miguel Full Day Guided Tour to Furnas with Lunch Included](/portugal/azores/tours/s-o-miguel-full-day-guided-tour-to-furnas-with-lunch-included/?format=md) | €90 | 8h | 4.92 (63) | shared | | [São Miguel Azores: Furnas Evening Thermal Baths with tickets](/portugal/azores/tours/s-o-miguel-azores-furnas-evening-thermal-baths-with-tickets/?format=md) | €98 | 4h | 4.93 (42) | shared | | [São Miguel 2-Day Tour: Furnas, Sete Cidades, Fogo & Nordeste](/portugal/azores/tours/s-o-miguel-2-day-tour-furnas-sete-cidades-fogo-nordeste-18126P29/?format=md) | €135 | 2 days | 4.92 (36) | shared | Ranked #5 of 5 in Furnas by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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