Private Tour

Natural Monument Old Caldeira

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Spanish

8 hours

Mobile ticket

With this tour, the visitor will have the opportunity to take a bath in the most famous spa on the island of São Miguel and the Azores, the Natural Monument of the Old Caldera.

In addition, you can observe the beautiful Lagoa do Fogo, enjoy the waves of the Areal de Santa Bárbara and taste the Tea do Porto Formoso.

Lunch is included on this tour, and is not any lunch. With him you will have the opportunity to taste the Cozido das Caldeiras. It is a dish that is cooked at high temperatures underground.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available

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

Lunch

Price entry Caldeira Velha: 10 €

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Nordela Airport

Ponta Delgada Portugal

What To Expect

Lagoa do Fogo

Lagoa do Fogo is the second largest lagoon on the island of São Miguel and one of the largest in the Azores. It is located in the Serra de Água de Pau, which is the second highest place on the island of São Miguel. The visitor will have the opportunity to climb to the lagoon site along a road full of hydrangeas, which makes for an even more pleasant view. Once there, you will be able to contemplate the beautiful lagoon with its magnificent blue tones and still enjoy the view over the city of Ribeira Grande.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Centro de Interpretacao Ambiental Caldeira Velha

Caldeira Velha is a natural thermal complex that features a waterfall of hot iron water and is located in the city of Ribeira Grande. In addition to being able to bathe in a beautiful waterfall of hot water, there are also two other hot iron water pools at your disposal. In addition to visiting Caldeira Velha, visitors will have the opportunity to visit the Ribeira Grande Surf Center, the municipal swimming pools, the Palheiro Viewpoint, the Castelo Viewpoint, the Salto do Cabrito and the Liquor Factory.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Options

Natural Monument Old Caldeira

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

12 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Tour con Gui
LauraAlAndalu,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Yesterday we did the Caldeira Velha tour with the guide Gui and I have to say that we had a great day thanks to the beauty of the place and of course also Gui. He was a wonderful guide, very friendly and polite, good professional and gave us a lot of information about Sao Miguel. Thanks Gui!
Amazing experience
Celia S,
Jun 19, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Artur is an excellent guide! I island is beautiful! It was great to learn the history and see many wonderful spots. The Hydrangeas were gorgeous and plentiful
Best Tour guide and day 2 of the azores experience.
Daniel R,
Jun 3, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Arthur was the best tour guide we have had so far. He is so nice and knowledgeable. He seemed to know be and be liked by lots of places we toured and also some additional places we got to see like the tea factory and other beautiful lookouts over Furnace. He was very knowledgeable and down to earth. We would highly recommend this tour guide and this tour. We did one today with another company booked ahead of time and it was not as good. Arthur and his tour company is the gold standard so far.
The best day of our lives!!
Jaclyn B,
Dec 9, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Arthur was the best tour guide! He took us all around the island and is super knowledgeable about the history. He is so friendly and genuine. My boyfriend and I could not have asked for a better day. We ended up booking another tour with Arthur because we loved him so much! Highly recommend.
Best day
Chastyn S,
Nov 3, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a very fun time on this excursion with our tour guide. Gabriel was extremely adaptable and personable. We will be back!
Arturo made this excursion an experience to remember
Aly L,
Oct 9, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Arturo was the best tour guide we have ever had so date. His knowledge, patience and thoughtfulness is second to none. He knows this island inside and out and answered all our questions. I highly recommend this tour and Arturo as the guide.
amazing tour with Artur
lesiagribbin,
Sep 29, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful day exploring the island with Artur. Artur was a great tour guide and really made the experience special for everyone on it. He gave us a very comprehensive taste of the islands highlights. The lunch was delicious and the hot springs we went to were absolutely stunning. Would definitely book another tour with Artur is we visit the island again.
Best Tour Ever!!
Edeguia93,
Sep 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Arturo far exceeded our expectations! He was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable about the island. We saw so many beautiful sites in one day. He was so kind and accommodating. I can't wait to come back and take this tour again!
Très belle journée decouverte
roxaneg704,
Aug 18, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a wonderful experience !! thanks a lot to Arthur who explained us every little details. Merci
A must!
Sophia B,
Jul 14, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an incredible day with Artur (one of two). We were treated as family, from start to finish. We explored several thermal pools (of our choosing), enjoyed an amazing local dish altogether, visited the tea plantation, all while learning more about the culture and people of Azores. This is a must if you want something intimate, flexible, at your own pace and with a guide we can now call a friend and family.