--- title: Furnas & Terra Nostra Gardens Biologist-guided e-Tour +lunch lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/furnas-terra-nostra-gardens-biologist-guided-e-tour-lunch/ type: tour city: Azores country: Portugal price: 86 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.71 reviews: 52 duration_minutes: 390 languages: [de, pt, en, it, fr, nl, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Bath tickets too? rank_in_category: 10 of 12 (Furnas) schedule_checked: 2026-09-30 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/furnas-terra-nostra-gardens-biologist-guided-e-tour-lunch/ --- # Furnas & Terra Nostra Gardens Biologist-guided e-Tour +lunch **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. **Bath tickets too?:** 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. Trade-off: Marina meeting required. (last checked September 15, 2026) In our comparison: #10 of 12 in Furnas, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 52 pickup points - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 11:30: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €55: ages 4 to 13 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 52 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €86 per person - Duration: 6h 30m - Rating: 4.71/5 from 52 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 11:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30 ## Reviews 4.71 from 52 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 48 of 52. - 5 stars: 45 (87%) - 4 stars: 3 (6%) - 3 stars: 1 (2%) - 2 stars: 2 (4%) - 1 star: 1 (2%) ## What's 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 ## Not included - Personal Water supply - Personal Swimwear and Towel - Hot Springs’ mineral water will damage these! ## Itinerary 1. **Meet your Biologist Guide at the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo for check-in ...** (10m; admission included) - Meet your Biologist Guide at the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo for check-in at the specified time. 2. **Caldeira das Furnas** (15m) - Start with a short briefing and van tour up the Furnas volcano crater down to the mystic Furnas valley and lake. 3. **Lagoa das Furnas** (15m) - Stop for sightseeing and photos. 4. **Furnas** (2h) - Have lunch in a village restaurant, taste the most genuine island meal - an authentic geyser-cooked “cozido”. Visit the village’s central volcanic activity and fountains of mineral water. Have one hour free to explore the beautiful village’s streets, featuring crossing... 5. **Parque Terra Nostra** (3h; admission included) - At 15:30 meet the guide at Terra Nostra Gardens gate, and start a walking botanical journey showcasing a singular collection of plants and flowers of cultural and historic value from all around the World. End with a relaxing mineral-infused and beautiful thermal pool... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30 - 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. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJU52Xk2AmXQsRg6aOtguhCK4 Pickup points listed by the operator: 52 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Specialized infant seats are available - 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! - English is the official language, but our team is multinational and will do their best to accommodate your preferred language (this is not guaranteed) - Special Dietary Restrictions must be notified upon reservation for required adjustments. ## Compared with other Furnas | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 12** | €86 | 6h 30m | 4.71 (52) | shared | | [Shore Excursion: Sete Cidades, Furnas or Lagoa do Fogo from Ponta Delgada](/portugal/azores/tours/shore-excursion-sete-cidades-furnas-or-lagoa-do-fogo-from-ponta-delgada/?format=md) | €48 | 4h | 5.0 (40) | 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 (64) | 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 (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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/furnas/?format=md ## More in Azores - All Azores tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/furnas-terra-nostra-gardens-biologist-guided-e-tour-lunch/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/?format=md