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Furnas & Terra Nostra Gardens Biologist-guided e-Tour +lunch

4.7 · 52 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 92% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Azores Operated by Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
6h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Start & pickup
11:30 · Hotel pickup from 52 pickup points
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Explore Furnas crater lake, geysers and Terra Nostra Gardens with a biologist or naturalist, finishing with a thermal bath.

Van transport, admission and lunch with drinks are included; meet at the marina and bring swimwear you can spare, as mineral water can damage it. 4.71 from 52 reviews at €86 per person for 6h 30m.

Best for: Book Furnas & Terra Nostra for bath entry and lunch at €86 per person; meet at Vila Franca do Campo marina. 4.71 from 52 reviews. Furnas comparison

Trade-off: Marina meeting required.

In our comparison: #10 of 12 in Furnas, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 15, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €86 per adult.

Included and not included

  • All Admissions and Tickets
  • Guided Botanic Gardens Tour
  • Guided Van Tour (air-conditioned)
  • Insurance
  • Lunch with local food, inclusive of entree, main, complimentary drinks and dessert
  • Knowledgeable Biologist or Naturalist Guide
  • Personal Water supply
  • Personal Swimwear and Towel - Hot Springs’ mineral water will damage these!

Children from €55 (ages 4 to 13). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.

Reviews

4.7
52 ratings
Tripadvisor 42 · Viator 10

92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 48 of 52

Star breakdown of all 52 ratings

5 stars
45 · 87%
4 stars
3 · 6%
3 stars
1 · 2%
2 stars
2 · 4%
1 star
1 · 2%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
From Ponta Delgada city center by auto, head East along the coast and follow directions to Vila Franca do Campo. Once in Vila Franca do Campo, descend towards sea level and the Marina where our Base and Yellow Boats are stationed, and Free Parking can be found. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
11:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 52 pickup points (52 pickup points listed by the operator, 50 of them hotels)
Operator
Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Explore Furnas crater lake and village with a knowledgeable Biologist guide. Taste real local food, see geysers, a beautiful botanic garden, exotic and rare plants, end with soothing hot springs thermal bath!

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • HOT SPRINGS WATER is abnormally hot and untreated, and bathing is unsuitable to anyone pregnant, or with recent surgery or trauma or unhealed wounds, or any chronic condition. Volcanic water will damage swimwear color - use one you can spare!

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Children from €55 ages 4 to 13

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Furnas

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #10 of 12€866h 30m4.71 (52)shared
Shore Excursion: Sete Cidades, Furnas or Lagoa do Fogo from Ponta Delgada€484h5.0 (40)shared
São Miguel Full Day Guided Tour to Furnas with Lunch Included€908h4.92 (64)shared
São Miguel Azores: Furnas Evening Thermal Baths with tickets€984h4.93 (43)shared

Ranked #10 of 12 in Furnas by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €48 to €160, median €90; typical length 6h 15m. 1 of 12 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 12 Furnas

From €86 per adult