11 Ponta Delgada Hot Springs Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Azores: Shore Excursion Furnas – Crater volcano and hot springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $94Our pick

Travel from Ponta Delgada to Furnas in a small-group van with a local guide such as Pedro, Rafael, or Andrea. Visit Gorreana tea plantation, view the crater lake, see boiling springs and volcanic cooking holes, and optionally bathe at Terra Nostra or Dona Beija.

“Wonderful excursion with a fabulous guide who met us immediately by displaying our names. Guide was pleasant and very knowledgeable.”

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2.Full-Day Furnas Tour: Hot Springs, Traditional Lunch & Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Spend about eight hours exploring São Miguel’s volcanic Furnas Valley, from steaming fumaroles and underground cozido to Terra Nostra’s thermal pool and Gorreana tea fields. English-speaking guides such as Leandro and Tiago lead small groups of up to eight, with lunch and entry fees included.

“Apart from disappointing weather had a great day. Guide was brilliant with plenty of knowledge. Seeing the lunch we were about to eat being cooked was a great experience. The bubbling pools also something you won’t forget! Lucky enough to be in a group of only four.”

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3.Private Guided Tour to Furnas and thermal baths.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $108

Travel from Ponta Delgada with a private English-speaking guide such as Tiago or Nilton to Furnas, Pico do Ferro, Terra Nostra, and Gorreana Tea Plantation. You will see volcanic springs, sample tea, and have time for a thermal bath, with pickup from your hotel, port, or airport.

“Our tour guide, Tiago was amazing; he was so kind and accommodating. We enjoyed our time in the thermal baths and highly recommend this tour to others.”

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4.Couples PRIVATE Hybrid 4X4 Tour – Furnas (Inc Hot Springs and 3 Course Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Andy leads a private eight-hour São Miguel tour from Ponta Delgada to Furnas, combining a volcanic lake walk, Terra Nostra hot springs, underground cozido lunch, tea tasting, and North Coast views. Pickup is available at selected hotels and cruise ports.

“Our guide, Andy, was very personable and gave us lots of Azorean history, culture and traditions throughout the day. He drove us up into the mountain (volcano) and dropped us off to have an hour leisurely walk enjoying the beautiful lake. Showed us several thermal activity sites, one in particular where local restaurants cook their food for the day. We went to Terra Nostra for the gorgeous gardens and to enjoy the warm mineral bath and then off to lunch at a great local restaurant Tony’s for a 3 course amazing lunch! One of the best excursions we have experienced - definitely would use him again while visiting the Azores!!”

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5.Private Tour Furnas Lake & Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about seven hours with a private guide exploring São Miguel’s tea plantation, Furnas Lake, fumaroles, Terra Nostra, and island viewpoints. Pickup, transport, guide, and insurance are included. Lunch and Terra Nostra admission cost extra.

“What a great day. Gary is so knowledgeable about the Azores he was able to change the planned route without even knowing! He’s accommodating and full of information having a Canadian background makes him well grounded and modest but super amazing host!”

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6.Half Day Furnas And Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66Best value

Join guide Samuel Rego for a four-and-a-half-hour small-group trip from Ponta Delgada to Furnas. See volcanic cooking pits, soak at Terra Nostra, taste Gorreana tea, and stop at scenic viewpoints. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“I can on a cruise ship to the Azores, and this was THE BEST excursion I have ever been on. I booked it through Viator and was worried about that, but our guide was very contentious to our needing to be back.on time, so don't let that deter you from booking! Our guide was.so knowledgeable, kind, and personable! I cannot recommend his tour enough!”

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7.Full Day Furnas, Volcano stew and hot springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $80

Join Samuel Rego of Green Corner Tours for an eight-hour small-group trip from Ponta Delgada to Furnas. You will see volcanic vents, soak in thermal pools, taste tea and liqueur, visit viewpoints and gardens, and enjoy a traditional Azorean cozido cooked underground.

“I strongly recommend booking this trip. You'll see a lot of amazing places in one day, relax in beautiful thermals, taste local food and drink azorean liqueurs and tea. Sam is an amazing guide. Thank you for this experience.”

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8.San Miguel : Vulcanic Experience in Furnas (W/ thermal baths)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $101

Join João from Azores Hidden Tours for a six-hour Furnas outing from Ponta Delgada. You’ll visit Europe’s oldest tea plantation, see fumaroles and Lagoa das Furnas, taste tea made with thermal water, and relax at Poça da Dona Beija. Hotel pickup, transport, water, coffee, and tea are included.

“From airport pick up to the very end all was perfect. João was patient, kind and professional. He shared valuable information and was a wonderful personal photographer. Recommend!”

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9.Lagoa do Fogo Volcano and Caldeira Velha Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $76

I’ll take you around São Miguel in a small group of up to eight, from ceramic craft and Lagoa do Fogo viewpoints to Gorreana tea and Caldeira Velha’s hot pools. Hotel pickup and drop-off, snacks, WiFi, powerbanks, and air-conditioned transport keep the long day easy, but lunch and entry tickets cost extra.

“Beautiful day visiting park with swimming pools and on the way lookout, beautiful scenery, seaside, churches, cows, it was perfect. Nice guide everything was very good I adviseAuto-translated”

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10.Thermal Pools – Private Jeep Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $127

Set out from Ponta Delgada at 9:00 a.m. for a private seven-hour 4x4 tour of Furnas with a local guide. You will reach scenic roads and places larger tours may miss, then have free time for thermal pools. Bring swimwear, a towel, sturdy footwear, and money for lunch and entrance fees.

“Pedro gave us a wonderful and informative tour of Sete Cidades and some almost equally beautiful surrounding areas on May 29. We definitely experienced more than we thought we would in a four hour tour. No wasted time and unique experiences thanks to Pedro's knRead more”

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11.PRIVATE Hybrid 4X4 Tour – Full Day Furnas (Inc Hot Springs and 3 Course Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Andy leads a private, full-day Furnas tour from Ponta Delgada in an air-conditioned 4x4. You’ll walk beside Lagoa das Furnas, see volcanic cooking pits, soak at Terra Nostra, eat a three-course cozido lunch, and visit Gorreana Tea Plantation and Santa Iria viewpoint if time allows.

“Had a truly wonderful experience with Andy. It was nice that all I had to do was book this adventure and the entire day was planned. It was awesome listening to Andy’s knowledge about the Azores. The lunch which is included in the tour was delicious. Andy is kind and very welcoming. I highly recommend. Will use Azores Connections again in the future.”

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