Private Tour
Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Furnas Volcano
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Following the southern coast of the island, stop at Vila Franca do Campo (first Capital of the island). Head for the wonderful Furnas Valley, a natural theater with the blue sea and the green hills through the route. Awaits us, a lagoon ripped through gardens of sparkling flowers and dense forest taking us to the world of fairy tales.
Area of mineral and thermal waters, near Lagoa das Furnas where next to the fumaroles you'll see where the famous “Cozido” stew is cooked in holes inside earth´s heat for 6 to 7 hours and you can taste at a local restaurant (not included).
In the parish of Furnas a magnificent setting, provided by fumaroles, will wrap you in a fog of mystery and magical atmosphere.
You can also experience a thermal bath in iron waters at a temperature around 39º C(102ºF) at Terra Nostra Botanical Garden (entrance fee not included).
Returning through de North coast visit a tea plantation from the XIX century and witness all the stages of tea precessing and taste some tea.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
If canceled due to extreme weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
at Furnas Natural Park
Personal Accident Insurance
Driver/Certified nature guide
Local taxes
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off from Ponta Delgada
Transport by air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
Entrance fees at Terra Nostra Botanical Garden (optional)
The value depends on lunch option
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana
On the way stop at Europe’s oldest, and currently only, remaining Tea plantation. Chance to visit Chá Gorreana’s boutique, factory, museum and enjoy a cup of fresh picked tea grown far away from industrial pollution in the lush emerald green hills.
Lagoa das Furnas
Area of secondary volcanism where you'll see fumaroles and how its cooked the "cozido" pot-au-feu in holes on the heat of the volcano
Options
Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Furnas Volcano
Pickup included
Reviews
64 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Tour with an Amazing Guide
John G,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was probably the best tour I have ever had! Jose was amazing, he was very knowledgeable, informative, and personable! He made every second of the tour enjoyable and we never felt rushed. I would recommend this tour to anyone!
Amazing trip
AMY S,
Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We (family of 6) spent a full day with Jose touring Furnas. He shared stories and history of the places we went. And went out of his way to drop us off or pick us up as close as possible to ensure my husband with limited mobility was able to see all the sites. Jose started the day with car trouble but that did not stop him from getting us around the island. Just made it more of an adventure. Jose was wonderful, knowledgeable and took us places we would not have seen on our own. We would definitely recommend booking with Jose and would absolutely book with him again.
Sao Miguel odyssey!
Odyssey47810563118,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our last minute decision to take this tour was rewarding. This was our best day; 9+ hours with a friendly, wise guide in José who knew all the back paths and good places to go. His English was great and he related a lot of history and Azorean facts. Would definitely ride with him again!
Day trip São Miguel
Vadim B,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice trip. Very knowledgeable and professional driver. Will definitely travel with Jose again next time in São Miguel.
Top guide
U8428ARritac,
Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great!! we were 6 so it was for us a private tour. Josè is an extremely professional guide and at the same time very kind and attentive, he explained everything in detail and always made sure that we all understood.
Amazing Value and Service
Shawn W,
May 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The entire tour was fabulous! Jose is very knowledgeable of the volcanic and political history of the Azores. He went above and beyond all expectations. The garden and hot springs were beautiful and all 4 in our party enjoyed the tour. Book your private tour with Jose.
Book this tour!
michelleleclair,
Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Best tour ever! Jose was so knowledgeable- geography, history, political, and religious. He catered the tour to us and our interest. He was so personable and kept everyone interested from my 12 year old son to my 68 year old mother. This tour is just phenomenal!!
4 x 4 tour for 4!
jkneeb78,
Oct 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jose was an excellent tour guide. He’s very knowledgeable of the island and its history. We had a great day with him and I highly recommend this tour.
Amazing Tour, would book again
Shanna J,
Sep 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We will talk about this tour for years to come and book a tour with Jose whenever we return to the Azores. Jse's knowledge of the island and flora and fauna is unmatched. He never rushed us at any location and our tour ran well over which was so nice. The thermal baths, tea house and lunch was exceptional. If you want to learn about the island and see sites you won't get anywhere else, you must book this tour!
Amazing all day tour with knowledgeable guide. Jose is very passionate ate about the Azores and a nature guide
AJ V,
Aug 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jose is the most informative, insightful guide we have ever traveled with. He is a naturalist and he could tell us scientific names of plants to how to save certain birds because he has done it so many times. He could pull out the bird sound recording and my oldest got a kick out of it mimicking the sound. He is born and raised in the island and you can tell he loves the island and every aspect of it. He keeps both adults and kids (7 and 4) as engaged as possible. Our 4 year old ran up to him to show him the obsidians he found. They asked him questions and had lots of conversations. We can ask for a better guide.
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