What You Will Do
This is definitely the best way to see as much as possible of São Miguel in a day. The way to go on your short stay, or if you want a throughout introduction to the island before exploring it on your own.
To make the experience comfortable and minimize spending hours driving, you can choose to cover the West (Sete Cidades, Mosteiros, Ferraria hot springs) and Center of the Island (Lagoa do Fogo, Vila Franca, Ribeira Grande, Tea and Pineapple plantations; etc.); or the East (all of Furnas area, Ribeira dos Caldeirões waterfalls) and the Center. You will cover a lot of beautiful roads and views along the way - lush green fields, cows, flowers, ocean and cliffs, and plenty of stops to enjoy them.
Bathing on hot springs or stopping for lunch is possible although expenses are not included, and please note these activities take about 1h30 of the itinerary.
We can take up to 4 participants but please note we drive a 5 seat vehicle.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Vista do Rei Miradouro
10 minutes
The most visited view over the lakes, with the old abandoned hotel on the background.
2
Sete Cidades
20 minutes
View the lakes from the inside of the crater.
3
Lagoa do Fogo
30 minutes
Get the best view up the volcano mountain from impressive Lagoa do Fogo
4
Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana
30 minutes
Visit the Tea Plantation and Factory, taste local tea and get the chance to buy it too
5
Pico do Ferro Viewpoint
15 minutes
Best view overlooking the Furnas Valley
6
Lagoa das Furnas
15 minutes
Visit the lake of Furnas
7
Furnas
1 hour 30 minutes
Visit the village of Furnas, having the chance to taste some local delicacies cooked on the waters of the volcano, or choose to have a bath on one of the local thermal pools "Terra Nostra Park" or "Poça D. Beija" (please note that tickets are not included - aprox. time allowed to bath 1.30h)
8
Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes
15 minutes
Visit the beautiful waterfall at this park in Nordeste
9
Nordeste
30 minutes
Visit the far East point of the island, with beautiful views over the coast.
10
Poca da Dona Beija
1 hour
Choose from on of the thermal pools at Furnas
11
Parque Terra Nostra
1 hour
Choose from on of the thermal pools at Furnas
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