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title: Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Furnas Volcano
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type: tour
city: São Miguel
country: Portugal
price: 285
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 65
duration_minutes: 420
languages: [pt, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
schedule_checked: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-11-03
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# Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Furnas Volcano

**Guidekin's take:** A private four wheel drive day along the south coast to the Furnas valley with a certified nature guide, from Vila Franca do Campo to the fumaroles where the cozido is cooked, with pickup at your Ponta Delgada hotel or the port. Priced per group at €285 per group/vehicle; Terra Nostra entry and lunch are extra. 5 from 65 reviews.

## Overview

Following the southern coast of the island, stop at Vila Franca do Campo (first Capital of the island). Head for the wonderful Furnas Valley, a natural theater with the blue sea and the green hills through the route. Awaits us, a lagoon ripped through gardens of sparkling flowers and dense forest taking us to the world of fairy tales.
Area of mineral and thermal waters, near Lagoa das Furnas where next to the fumaroles you'll see where the famous “Cozido” stew is cooked in holes inside earth´s heat for 6 to 7 hours and you can taste at a local restaurant (not included).
In the parish of Furnas a magnificent setting, provided by fumaroles, will wrap you in a fog of mystery and magical atmosphere.
You can also experience a thermal bath in iron waters at a temperature around 39º C(102ºF) at Terra Nostra Botanical Garden (entrance fee not included).
Returning through de North coast visit a tea plantation from the XIX century and witness all the stages of tea precessing and taste some tea.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 36 pickup points
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: The value depends on lunch option
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 36 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €285 per group/vehicle
- Duration: 7h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 65 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Carpe Diem dream tours
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26

## Reviews

5.0 from 65 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 65 of 65.

- 5 stars: 65 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- at Furnas Natural Park
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Driver/Certified nature guide
- Local taxes
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off from Ponta Delgada
- Transport by air-conditioned 4WD vehicle

## Not included

- Entrance fees at Terra Nostra Botanical Garden (optional)
- The value depends on lunch option
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana** (30m) - On the way stop at Europe’s oldest, and currently only, remaining Tea plantation. Chance to visit Chá Gorreana’s boutique, factory, museum and enjoy a cup of fresh picked tea grown far away from industrial pollution in the lush emerald green hills.
2. **Lagoa das Furnas** (30m; admission included) - Area of secondary volcanism where you'll see fumaroles and how its cooked the "cozido" pot-au-feu in holes on the heat of the volcano
3. **Caldeira das Furnas** (3h) - Inside the caldeira its where you can have the thermal bath, lunch and also visit the fumaroles on the village of Furnas and taste mineral water
4. **Castelo Branco** (10m) - Heading to the Caldera of Furnas Volcano stop at Cartelo Branco Viewpoint tha gives a view of the Caldera of the Volcano and of Vilca Franca Village
5. **Islet of Vila Franca do Campo** (15m) - Stop at a viewpoint of the islet of Vila Franca, a submarine eruptions resulting in a beautiful natural pool. Vila Franca do Campo was the first Capital of the island of São Miguel

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26
- 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

Tourism Post Office
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ5f3gw7UqQwsR5rUrrj7OnD4

Pickup points listed by the operator: 36

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- If canceled due to extreme weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

Booking asks for: dates of birth, arrival flight or ship details

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €285 | €143 |
| 4 | €285 | €71 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date.

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