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title: Tour to Furnas and Terra Nostra Garden - full day
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type: tour
city: São Miguel
country: Portugal
price: 85
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 31
duration_minutes: 480
languages: [pt, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 9 of 10 (Family Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-11-03
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# Tour to Furnas and Terra Nostra Garden - full day

**Guidekin's take:** A Furnas day that includes the Terra Nostra park ticket and lunch, with a nature guide leading a gentle lakeside walk past the calderas where the cozido is cooked. You meet at the operator's shop by the Ponta Delgada marina, as hotel pickup is not included; alcoholic drinks are extra. 4.94 from 31 reviews at €85 per person.

In our comparison: #9 of 10 in Family Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

On this tour we feel and experience the volcanic origins of the Island in Furnas, a magical place. We start by visiting the Caldeiras da Lagoa das Furnas (Furnas Lake Calderas), a place where we cook the famous “cozido das Furnas” (a very special meal cooked only with the steam of the Earth) and continue with a soft walk that crosses a stream and circles the lakeside. During this walk we have the opportunity to appreciate a variety of endemic flora species.
- Nature guide
- visit to the lake
- Visit to Terra Nostra botanical garden. You are invited to go for a dip in an iron-rich hot water swimming pool that has a temperature of 35-40ºC (95-104°F), a relaxing experience.
- Lunch (Cozido)
- Visit to the fumaroles
- Visit to Gorreana tea factory
- Pick up & drop off in Ponta Delgada
- Insurance (personal accident & liability)

## Before you book

- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €50: ages 6 to 12

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €85 per person
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 31 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Futurismo Azores Adventures
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26

## Reviews

4.94 from 31 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 31 of 31.

- 5 stars: 29 (94%)
- 4 stars: 2 (6%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Local guide
- Ticket to Terra Nostra Park
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- Local taxes

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

## Itinerary

1. **Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana** (40m; admission included) - We will pass by the North Coast and also at the tea plantation Gorreana where we will be able to visit the working tea factory and have a lovely break to taste the local tea.
2. **Miradouro Pico Do Ferro** (20m; admission included) - You will get to know the geomorphology of the volcanic complex of Furnas
3. **Caldeira das Furnas** (30m; admission included) - We will visit the town of Furnas, with its fumaroles and springs with water of different tastes.
4. **Lagoa das Furnas** (30m; admission included) - You will feel and experience the volcanic origins of the island in Furnas, a magical place full of geothermal activity.
5. **Parque Terra Nostra** (1h 30m; admission included) - We will visit the centenary Terra Nostra botanical garden that is famous for its extraordinary collection of native plants from the Azores, as well as others from all over the world that have adapted to the local garden conditions. At the end of the visit, you are invited to...
6. **Vila Franca do Campo** (10m) - Vila Franca was the first capital, before the huge earthquake of 1522 destroyed a bis part of it. Our certified guide will explain about Vila Franca do Campo Islet is one of the most beautiful places to swim around São Miguel Island. It is known as the “princess ring” for its...

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri
- 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.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- You need to meet us at our shop located at (Futurismo Azores Adventures, Marina Portas do Mar, Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 26 São Miguel Island, 9500-771 Ponta Delgada, Portugal)

## Compared with other Family Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #9 of 10** | €85 | 8h | 4.94 (31) | shared |
| [Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour](/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/off-the-beaten-track-half-day-sete-cidades-jeep-tour/?format=md) | €48 | 3h | 4.96 (674) | shared |
| [Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa do Fogo & Lagoa das Sete Cidades](/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/private-full-day-4x4-tour-to-lagoa-do-fogo-lagoa-das-sete-cidades/?format=md) | €280 per group | 7h | 4.99 (81) | private |
| [San Miguel : Boat Tour - Volcanic Wonders, Caves & History](/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/san-miguel-boat-tour-volcanic-wonders-caves-history/?format=md) | €70 | 3h | 4.95 (112) | shared |

Ranked #9 of 10 in Family Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €28 to €85, median €60; typical length 3h. 2 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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