PONTA DELGADA CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Furnas in a Day: Panoramic Minibus Through Lagoa das Furnas and Hot Springs
An 8-hour guided minibus circuit from Ponta Delgada that visits Furnas’ lagoon, geysers, thermal pools and viewpoints—this guide distills the route and practical must-knows.
Furnas in a Day: Panoramic Minibus Through Lagoa das Furnas and Hot Springs.
Furnas, on São Miguel, is a compact volcanic theater—geysers, fumaroles and hot springs ring a verdant lagoon whose steam and sulfurous soils shape a landscape both scenic and active. This full-day minibus tour threads the most renowned sites around Lagoa das Furnas and the surrounding parishes, pairing panoramic stops with a guided lunch and options to sample thermal baths.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Lagoa das Furnas and the Geysers
The tour centers on Lagoa das Furnas and the surrounding geothermal features—boiling calderas and fumaroles that mark the island’s volcanic past and give the landscape its signature steam and mineral soils.
Thermal Pools and Historic Gardens
Visitors can choose between typical stops such as Poça Dona Beija, Parque Terra Nostra or the Parque Florestal—each offers thermal waters and distinct garden settings for a restorative soak (entrance not included).
Pico do Ferro and Chá Gorreana
The itinerary includes panoramic viewpoints such as Pico do Ferro and a visit to Chá Gorreana, linking broad volcanic vistas to the island’s tea-growing slopes.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Over eight hours, the minibus moves through coastal villages and interior highlands to Furnas, pausing at ceramic shops, viewpoints and small factories before circling the lagoon to see caldeiras, gardens and thermal pools; a guided lunch is included, and guests may opt for a thermal bath with their own swimwear and towel.
THE LANDSCAPE
Lagoa das Furnas and the Geysers
The tour centers on Lagoa das Furnas and the surrounding geothermal features—boiling calderas and fumaroles that mark the island’s volcanic past and give the landscape its signature steam and mineral soils.
THE BATHS
Thermal Pools and Historic Gardens
Visitors can choose between typical stops such as Poça Dona Beija, Parque Terra Nostra or the Parque Florestal—each offers thermal waters and distinct garden settings for a restorative soak (entrance not included).
THE VIEW
Pico do Ferro and Chá Gorreana
The itinerary includes panoramic viewpoints such as Pico do Ferro and a visit to Chá Gorreana, linking broad volcanic vistas to the island’s tea-growing slopes.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The full-day tour runs for eight hours and departs from Ponta Delgada (ANC Azores Holidays). Guests must be at the departure point at 09:00.
If you plan to use the thermal baths, bring a bathing suit and towel; entrances to baths are not included in the tour price.
This is a shared tour; for groups of fewer than eight people the operator will run the tour in a van rather than a minibus.
The tour includes a guide, insurance, fuel and lunch as part of the full-day experience.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The full-day minibus circuit lasts eight hours.
Where and when does the tour depart?
Departure and return are from Ponta Delgada (ANC Azores Holidays); guests must be at the departure point at 09:00.
Are thermal-bath entrances included?
No—entrance fees to thermal baths are not included; if you plan to bathe bring a swimsuit and towel.
Is the tour private or shared?
This is a shared tour; for private arrangements you should contact the operator directly. If fewer than eight people book, the tour will be carried out in a van.
What is included in the tour price?
The tour price includes a guide, insurance, fuel and lunch.
Which highlights will we see?
The route visits Lagoa das Furnas, Vila das Furnas, caldeiras and fumaroles, Poça Dona Beija or Parque Terra Nostra (or Parque Florestal), Pico do Ferro and Chá Gorreana, among other stops.