Furnas by Nightfall - Mystic Tour (Dinner included) - Hot Springs

Meeting point

Where

Near the Emigrant Statue (the one with the family holding hands), right in front of the São Brás fort and next to Campo São Francisco. · Open in Google Maps

Departure

17:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Return

This activity ends back at the meeting point

Pickup

Hotel pickup from 27 pickup points (27 pickup points listed by the operator, 27 of them hotels)

Operator

Wildscape Azores Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. Vila Franca do Campo

   We'll start this tour by sightseeing some of the beautiful coastline landscapes and the islet of Vila Franca do Campo while we drive towards Furnas. This trip takes around 45 min. from Ponta Delgada.

   Pass by, no stop
2. 2
   Lagoa das Furnas

   The “Lagoa das Furnas” (Furnas Lagoon), naturally nestled within a caldera (dormant volcano) stands out as a prominent attraction for tourists, hikers, biologists, and bird watchers alike, owing to its diverse array of endemic and invasive flora and fauna species freely roaming this area (non-dangerous). Being an area so rich in geo thermal activity, here the locals improvised an unique way of taking advantage of this for cooking an unique portuguese dish: the "Cozido das Furnas", a mix of meats, vegetables and tubers that are slowly cooked underground for 6-7 hours.

   30 min · Admission not included
3. 3
   Furnas

   As part of the gastronomical experience of this tour we'll try the aforementioned geo-cooked stew at a traditional local restaurant with Starter, Main Dish, Drinks, Dessert and Coffee included in the menu (vegetarian option available and alternative dishes for children with pre-warning).

   1h 30m
4. 4
   Poca da Dona Beija

   - Sip your body and soul into Dona Beija hot springs pools, at a temperature of around 39ºC (102ºF) surrounded by a scenario of splendid vegetation and enriched with bird sounds, a moment of relaxation and contemplation that'll take your mind off the daily routine and worries. The rich ferrous waters are known as a great skin care but not suitable for dyed hairs. Admittance NOT included Some medical conditions may be incompatible with thermal baths, please consult with your physician before participating.

   1h 30m · Admission not included
5. 5
   Furnas

   Take a short walk through the Alameda Garden right next to the Furnas center, embrace the environment around the sweet water streamlet, observe an hidden aquarium and a human-made waterfall.

   30 min
6. 6
   Caldeira das Furnas

   We'll finish off our tour admiring the impressive boiling water pools at Furnas during the night time: a smoke and lights show given by nature awaits you, an unique experience in Azores. Have a taste of the rich mineral waters springs and enjoy a local homemade sweet delicacy.

   1h
7. Ribeira Grande

   We'll drive back through the northern side of the island in a safe and relaxed environment. During this trip, that'll take around 40 min., you'll be able to have a nap and/or receive suggestions for other places to visit and to do around the island.

   Pass by, no stop

About this tour, from the operator