Furnas: Volcano Wonders, Tea Plantation & Waterfall Tour

Meeting point

Where

Easy to find square upper town with a beautiful church as background , On the avenue facing the port, and close to the city center, you will easily find the Tourist Office where you can wait for our pick-up · Open in Google Maps

Departure

09:00 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, 26 of them hotels)

Operator

iGoAzores; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. 1
   Miradouro de Santa Iria

   From this viewpoint, take in the vast beauty of São Miguel’s northern coastline, stretching from Sete Cidades to the Nordeste region, where dramatic dark cliffs trace the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.

   5 min · Admission included
2. 2
   A stop at the Gorreana Tea Factory offers a relaxing moment with a tasting of one of the world’s last fully natural teas still in production

   Its rolling tea plantations create a striking landscape, beautifully framing the surrounding valleys and adding to the charm of this unique setting.

   30 min · Admission included
3. 3
   Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes

   A magnificent area of traditional watermills, now transformed into a natural park where cascading waterfalls are the main highlight. Considered one of the most beautiful areas in the Nordeste region, it offers a peaceful setting surrounded by lush greenery and flowing water. Visitors can also discover the traditional handcrafted “corn leaf dolls”, made using ancestral techniques and available in a local handicraft shop.

   30 min · Admission included
4. 4
   The unique gastronomy of the region is always a highlight of the best tours, and this is the moment to experience the famous Furnas stew

   Slow-cooked for 6 to 7 hours in holes dug into the volcanic soil, the “Cozido das Furnas” is one of the most distinctive dishes in the Azores. Vegetarian and vegan guests can also enjoy a fully plant-based version, prepared using the same traditional underground cooking method.

   1h
5. 5
   Furnas

   Furnas village is set within a valley locally known as the “Enchanted Valley of Furnas.” In this area, you will discover steaming hot springs and fumaroles that reveal the volcanic energy beneath the surface. Visitors also have the opportunity to taste several natural mineral waters, each with its own distinctive characteristics.

   25 min
6. 6
   Lagoa das Furnas

   Stop at Furnas Lake, where you will find the Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Vitórias, a unique example of neo-Gothic architecture. Around the lake, a collection of wooden sculptures creates an engaging and scenic setting, offering excellent opportunities for memorable photographs.

   20 min · Admission included
7. 7
   Caldeira das Furnas

   Optional visit to the volcanic park where the famous “Cozido” is prepared near Furnas Lake, followed by a walk among steaming and bubbling mud pools and boiling hot springs. (Entrance fee not included: €3 per person)

   15 min · Admission not included

About this tour, from the operator