4 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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