Couples PRIVATE Hybrid 4X4 Tour - Furnas (Inc Hot Springs and 3 Course Lunch)
Overview
With ECO in mind our Hybrid 4x4 Vehicle has a go off-road capability with the luxury and comfort of a modern SUV, whilst being kinder to the environment.
All of Azores Connections tours are private and tailored to your pace and ability, leaving you relaxed and with a head full of memories from the nature that will surround you on this truly unique Island experience.
All of Azores Connections tours are private and tailored to your pace and ability, leaving you relaxed and with a head full of memories from the nature that will surround you on this truly unique Island experience.
Inclusions
- Liability Insurance
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch - 3 Courses, São Jorge Cheese, Traditional Cozido Volcanic Stew, Choice of Deserts plus Water, Wine & Coffee
- Private transportation
- Entry/Admission - Parque Terra Nostra
- Entry/Admission - Caldeira das Furnas
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lagoa das Furnas, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
Here you'll have the opportunity to take a relaxing lakeside walk ,experiencing a lush green trail with wood carvings as well as the chapel of nossa senhora das vitórias, erected on the shoreline of the lake by José do Canto in the mid eighteen hundreds as a final resting place for him and his wife. Its very Gothic appearance is like no other chapel you will find on São Miguel.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Caldeira das Furnas, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
Following on from your relaxing walk on the banks of the lake you will be met by Andy your guide who will lead you around the area where the water boils and the ground is hot to the touch, and gives you the opportunity to see where your 'cozido lunch' is gently simmering. buried for 6 hours and cooked using the steam of this very volcanic location.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Parque Terra Nostra, Largo Marques da Praia e Monfort 2, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675-037 Portugal
What better way to enter into the holiday spirit than a relaxing soak in the Hot Springs of Terra Nostra Gardens. the clock is not an issue here, take your time and fully immerse yourselves in the healing hot water of this historical 18th century hot spring lake. This 12.5 hectare site also has lots of hidden gems for you to explore, once you've completely unwound. Wander through this botanical marvel and absorb the nature before heading off for lunch.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Caldeira das Furnas, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
Following on from your 3 course lunch you'll be whisked away to the second active volcanic zone of Furnas with its fumeroles bubbling and steaming away. Experience the sights and smells of this place and maybe taste one of the many volcanically filtered spring waters that are meandering into the town. Packed with minerals from the volcanic rock it has passed through, it's a taste sensation not to be missed.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana, Gorreana, Maia, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9625-304 Portugal
If time allows you'll make your way to the North Coast of São Miguel to visit one of the only 2 surviving tea plantations in the whole of Europe. Listen to the natural processes involved in tea production 'Azorean Style' as well as seeing the machinery still used to this day to turn the leaves into tea that you can taste in the on site café. This plantation dates back to 1883 and your visit here is a rare opportunity to taste authentic organic European tea.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro de Santa Iria, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Portugal
Before returning back to your hotel, no North Coast visit is complete without popping in to see one of the best views on the Island. It's a 180 degree coastal observation point with a breathtaking view over the rustic and rugged cliff edges and the magical deep blue ocean.
Duration: 8 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lagoa das Furnas, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
Here you'll have the opportunity to take a relaxing lakeside walk ,experiencing a lush green trail with wood carvings as well as the chapel of nossa senhora das vitórias, erected on the shoreline of the lake by José do Canto in the mid eighteen hundreds as a final resting place for him and his wife. Its very Gothic appearance is like no other chapel you will find on São Miguel.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Caldeira das Furnas, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
Following on from your relaxing walk on the banks of the lake you will be met by Andy your guide who will lead you around the area where the water boils and the ground is hot to the touch, and gives you the opportunity to see where your 'cozido lunch' is gently simmering. buried for 6 hours and cooked using the steam of this very volcanic location.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Parque Terra Nostra, Largo Marques da Praia e Monfort 2, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675-037 Portugal
What better way to enter into the holiday spirit than a relaxing soak in the Hot Springs of Terra Nostra Gardens. the clock is not an issue here, take your time and fully immerse yourselves in the healing hot water of this historical 18th century hot spring lake. This 12.5 hectare site also has lots of hidden gems for you to explore, once you've completely unwound. Wander through this botanical marvel and absorb the nature before heading off for lunch.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Caldeira das Furnas, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
Following on from your 3 course lunch you'll be whisked away to the second active volcanic zone of Furnas with its fumeroles bubbling and steaming away. Experience the sights and smells of this place and maybe taste one of the many volcanically filtered spring waters that are meandering into the town. Packed with minerals from the volcanic rock it has passed through, it's a taste sensation not to be missed.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana, Gorreana, Maia, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9625-304 Portugal
If time allows you'll make your way to the North Coast of São Miguel to visit one of the only 2 surviving tea plantations in the whole of Europe. Listen to the natural processes involved in tea production 'Azorean Style' as well as seeing the machinery still used to this day to turn the leaves into tea that you can taste in the on site café. This plantation dates back to 1883 and your visit here is a rare opportunity to taste authentic organic European tea.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro de Santa Iria, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Portugal
Before returning back to your hotel, no North Coast visit is complete without popping in to see one of the best views on the Island. It's a 180 degree coastal observation point with a breathtaking view over the rustic and rugged cliff edges and the magical deep blue ocean.
Duration: 8 minutes
Additional information
- Infant seats available
- Service animals allowed
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Wheelchair accessible
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Joey F
November 2021
Another excellent day touring Sao Miguel with Andy as our guide! On this trip we visited Sete Cidades and the surrounding area - breathtaking views from the rim of the crater and a stunning drive through the small villages surrounding the lake (complete with lunch at a fantastic spot on the water...
Another excellent day touring Sao Miguel with Andy as our guide! On this trip we visited Sete Cidades and the surrounding area - breathtaking views from the rim of the crater and a stunning drive through the small villages surrounding the lake (complete with lunch at a fantastic spot on the water). Andy checked the weather forecast and brought us to the best spots for an unobstructed view. A stop at one of Europe’s only tea growers - Cha Gorreana - where you may walk through the beautiful fields, watch the production process and sit and savor their teas - a wonderful way to end our tour. This was our second booking with Azores Connections. On our first trip to the Azores in 2019 Andy brought us to see the town of Furnas and the Parque Terra Nostra.. We loved it so much we stayed there on this trip, with the hot springs available to us at any time right outside our door (Parque Terra Nostra Hotel). Andy generously shares his knowledge of the history, geology and culture of the island. I can highly recommend Azores Connections. .We will be booking our future tours of the Azores through Azores Connections. Thank you again!emmelii2021
September 2021
Andy is the perfect tourguide. He picks up what you would like very easily. He looks very carefully to the weatherforecast to plan your trip. So you experience all the sites at the best possible conditions. We spent three days with Andy and he showed us all the best sites of the island. Amazing....
Andy is the perfect tourguide. He picks up what you would like very easily. He looks very carefully to the weatherforecast to plan your trip. So you experience all the sites at the best possible conditions. We spent three days with Andy and he showed us all the best sites of the island. Amazing. We could not wish for anything more. Thank you so much for a pefect holiday. EmmeliRudolf P
April 2022
Andy Tomlin war unser Tourguide für diesen Tag. Er erzählte uns viel über Sao Miguel, die heißen Quellen von Furnas und weiterer Azoreninseln im Besonderen. Er strahlt eine angenehme, freundliche Art aus. Etwas besonderes ist der Cocido, das spezielle Mittagessen in Furnas. Sehr lecker, sehr zu e...
Andy Tomlin war unser Tourguide für diesen Tag. Er erzählte uns viel über Sao Miguel, die heißen Quellen von Furnas und weiterer Azoreninseln im Besonderen. Er strahlt eine angenehme, freundliche Art aus. Etwas besonderes ist der Cocido, das spezielle Mittagessen in Furnas. Sehr lecker, sehr zu empfehlen. Wir würden auf alle Fälle wieder mit Andy Ausflüge planen, da uns seine Persönlichkeit sehr zugesagt hat.Z5786AFkrism
September 2023
We booked Azores Connections to take care of planning our honeymoon and this was one of the events that we booked. We cannot possibly describe how wonderful this experience with Andy was. He took care of everything! He picked us up from our hotel, gave us a private tour of Furnas, the hot springs...
We booked Azores Connections to take care of planning our honeymoon and this was one of the events that we booked. We cannot possibly describe how wonderful this experience with Andy was. He took care of everything! He picked us up from our hotel, gave us a private tour of Furnas, the hot springs, the gardens, and gave us our very own water sommelier course. Andy is incredibly knowledgeable about the island, the volcanic activity, the history, etc. This experience is truly a VIP experience and when we come back to the Azores we will be sure to use this company EVERY time.leonorc460
August 2023
We had an amazing day touring S.Miguel with Azores Connections. Andy made the trip very easy in this very popular busy area. From patiently waiting for us while we swam or parking and picking us up. All reservations were booked ahead. Very relaxed and informative day. Thank you. Great memori...
We had an amazing day touring S.Miguel with Azores Connections. Andy made the trip very easy in this very popular busy area. From patiently waiting for us while we swam or parking and picking us up. All reservations were booked ahead. Very relaxed and informative day. Thank you. Great memories.J3134IGlaurap
June 2023
Andy was an incredible tour guide for our tour through furnas. He is very knowledgeable and just a pleasure to spend time with. We saw so much in just one day that we never would have known to see without Andy’s guidance!
Andy was an incredible tour guide for our tour through furnas. He is very knowledgeable and just a pleasure to spend time with. We saw so much in just one day that we never would have known to see without Andy’s guidance!