Private Tour
Furnas Volcano, Lake, Geysers, Tea Plantation and Terra Nostra
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
The perfect day in São Miguel even if it's raining, is exploring the volcano activity at Furnas: “caldeiras”; geysers; thermal springs.
Have time to visit and bathe at the Terra Nostra Park and hot springs. Entrance fee is not included, you can purchase it at the entrance of the park on the day (subject to availability).
If you prefer not to visit the park you can spend more time exploring the Furnas village and take the chance to taste and buy island famous products: Tea, “Bolo Lêvedo”, steamed Corn Cob, “Queijadas”, and many others. Or having lunch. Although not included you can stop to lunch the typical "cozido", at a local restaurant. Please advise so we book in advance.
Explore the tea plantation slopes and factory at Gorreana Tea Plantation.
Pit stop along the way on key viewpoints like Santa Iria and Pico do Ferro.
This experience takes about 5h. Please note if you stop for lunch we might need to take less time on other locations.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Entrance fee to Terra Nostra Park and Hot Springs is not included. You can purchase the tickets on the day, at the Park entrance
Entrance fee to the cooking pods is not included, you can purchase them at the site.
This tour doesńt include meals. But we can accommodate a stop at a local restaurant if you would like to try the “cozido”
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana
Visit the tea plantation and factory, enjoy some time to walk along the tea slopes, learn the process and taste our unique tea.
Miradouro Pico Do Ferro
Enjoy the best view over the Furnas valley from this high point.
Options
5 Seat Car
Pickup included
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Guide really knew his stuff!
Kimm M,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Carlos did an outstanding job. From the moment we met him, he was friendly, personable, and had a lot of knowledge to share. He was also very easy to understand, very accommodating to our needs, and was very prompt. Highly recommend this tour, especially with Carlos as your guide!
Fabulous day! The weather was fickle but my guide pivoted to find best locations and made my day magnificent!
Kathleen M,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00WOW! This was a fabulous experience. I chose a private solo tour as I was limited on time and had very specific things I wanted to do and see. Carlos is a local and knew so much about the island and history. With weather continually changing that day, he adjusted our locations so strategically so that we had the best views when the weather cleared. Took me to a smaller fabulous restaurant to try the local dish cooked in the thermal ground heat. Gave me plenty of alone time as I requested to explore on my own. Loved the thermal activity viewing, the lunch, the views from the top of the mountain, and the professionalism of Carlos. Highly recommend this tour and company! I will be back.
Expert guide that customized the day for us
samanthalL3903GW,
Aug 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carlos was our guide, and we were in awe of his expertise and knowledge. He was very friendly, easygoing, and seemed to genuinely enjoy what he was doing. Overall he was great company and also gave us space at times to explore. He was flexible with our itinerary a bit given that the hot springs were closed (due to natural reasons) and that my crew had already (accidentally) visited Lagoa do Fogo. This was one of the better guided tours I've ever done. Thanks, Carlos!
Make this tour a priority when visiting Sao Miguel island
Laurel H,
Jun 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent the day exploring the east end of Sao Miguel island with Rita and could not have been more pleased. Rita is highly professional and knowledgeable as well as warm and engaging, as if we were traveling with a friend. Rita shared local history, culture, and interesting anecdotes all along the way. In fact, we enjoyed our time so much that we booked a west end tour with her. Time on this tour and with Rita is time well-spent on the island.
My guide was a...
Connie B,
Apr 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00My guide was a teacher/professor and was extremely knowledgeable about his country. He went above and beyond to make sure I saw everything possible even though the weather was terrible with rain, fog and wind.
Don’t hesitate book this tour!
roy b,
Mar 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Don’t hesitate book this tour! It’s one of the best we’ve ever had. Carlos, our guide was super knowledgeable, so obliging, polite, and spoke perfect English. He showed us one end of the island to the other. He was so generous with his knowledge and time, we were very impressed. The island is gorgeous, and he is very proud of his home. Again, book this tour!
So glad we took this excursion!
Faith N,
Mar 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Book this excursion! Don’t hesitate, this is one of the best tours we’ve ever taken Carlos, our guide, who was absolutely the greatest, spoke perfect English and knew every every single site to bring us He was courteous, effective, and so full of knowledge. We covered one end of the island to another, and I didn’t want it to end. So well worth the money.
Super fun day!
Susanne T,
Apr 26, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Great communication and a wonderful private tour! Carlod was at the cruise dock at the time we had agreed on and we spent the day with im exploring this beautiful island. His English is perfect (he lived in the US) and he is very knowledgeable and loves the island. We were ahead of the buses from the cruise line and had a lot of time to look and explore. Yes, we would book with him again in a heart beat.
The Best Tour Guide on San Miguel
dianestone1,
Nov 27, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00With this wonderful private tour, we could be flexible with time and agenda, as well as add some spontaneity. Carlos is the best.
Wonderful Experience
RuthD7177,
Nov 20, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide went above and beyond, to ensure our afternoon was perfect. He was very knowledgeable and we will definitely book with him again when we return to the island.
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