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Furnas day tour

Furnas day tour

Furnas Day Tour

Sao Miguel Island, Azores

Prices: Adult £90, Child £55

Suitable for all ages

Explore the Azores >> Furnas Day Tour

Furnas is the epicentre of the geothermal activity of Sao Miguel with a volcano that has remained active since its last eruption in 1630. One hour drive from the centre of Ponta Delgada through lush countryside, will take you to this amazing geo-thermal village. Full of bubbling hot mud pools, hot springs, steaming fumaroles and thermal hot water falls. Dine on the local meat stew “Cozido das Furnas” buried underground and cooked using natural heat (see note below about veg option*). The tour will also include a swim in the stunning hot thermal pool set in an award winning incredible botanical garden.  On the way back to Ponta Delgada, you will be taken along the north coast of the island and will make a stop at the only commercial tea plantation in Europe to sample the tea and take in the wonderful views across the tea fields, the island and out to sea. 

*Vegan Cozido cooked without meat can be ordered (minimum 3 guests – if the minimum is not reached you will be offered a vegetarian/vegan option from the restaurant main menu)

If Furnas sounds like the place for you, then you can find this tour included in the following holidays: Ocean Giants Blue Whale Exclusive Group Tour Sao Miguel, Ocean Discovery, Blue Whale Discovery and Island Explorer. If this tour is not included in the holiday, you are booking and you wish to add it to your itinerary, just let us know at the time of booking. You can also add this tour to your holiday any time before departure and also at our boat base in the Azores (subject to availability. To avoid disappointment, we suggest booking additional tours by the balance due date 8 weeks before departure). The tour is 7.5 hours (only full day tour available for this) and they start at 9 am.

 

The tours to Furnas and Sete Cidades were really impressive and showed what a beautiful and unique place the island is. We really felt that we got to know the island really well and the local tour guides ensured that we saw as much as possible.

Authentic cuisine pleasant ambience. The Cozido meal at the Caldeira das Furnas was a simple but lovely experience. The ambience was accentuated by the diversity of people on the tour and the way our guide blended the atmosphere. – Ada Sam April 2022

“The trip to Furnas was spectacular, and so much more than we anticipated with the tea plantation, crater lakes, botanical gardens and bathing in the orange iron water. We also saw much more of the island than we expected that day as we travelled there on the south side and back on the north (or vice versa). Sao Miguel is a beautiful island all in all.” – Richard Rose-Casemore May 2022

On Friday we did the full day trip to Furnas, definitely the best geothermal site. As a family we were fascinated by the Victorian equipment still being used in the tea plantation we visited in the morning. Seeing the fumaroles and eating the food cooked in them was a real novelty. We swam in the pools in the afternoon, which was great again. These ones had much more iron in them than the ones at Lagoa do Fogo so it was important not to have our ‘best’ swimming costumes and towels on that day as they got a bit stained. – Sally Smart April 2022

Casa do Craveiro

Casa do Craveiro

Casa do Craveiro

Pico Island, Azores

Extend you stay with a trip to more remote Pico Island (one hour flight from Sao Miguel Island). You can explore this stunning island at your own pace (car hire recommended) with the option of adding whale and dolphin watching trips to sea and land tours to your itinerary.

All Accommodation Options >> Casa do Craveiro

Located in a quiet village and close to the harbour and our boat base, Casa do Craveiro is a beautifully restored Azorean house featuring a balcony with ocean views. The house has 1 double bedroom, 1 double sofa bed, a fully equipped kitchen, TV, bathroom and air conditioning.  Note: there is no WiFi at this property. 

ILHA Suites and Apartments

ILHA Suites and Apartments

ILHA Azores 3*

Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores

All Accommodation Options >> ILHA Azores

This is newly refurbished accommodation with beautifully designed private rooms and apartment suites with private kitchenette. The en suite private rooms are spacious, modern and air conditioned. Bathrooms are equipped with hairdryer and shower, there is daily housekeeping and room service for guests. Daily breakfast is included but guests also have use of the open kitchen area during their stay. There is a contemporary hostel adjacent to the hotel with comfortable public lounges, a spacious kitchen with great facilities including fridge, cooker and dining area. The hostel features a garden terrace and table tennis for outdoor activities. Free parking is provided 400m from the hotel and paid parking on site.

Our boat base is approximately 10 minutes walk from ILHA Azores while the town centre is nearby with its’ shops, bars and restaurants all within easy access. Ponta Delgada airport is a 10 minute drive from this location. 

Vila Nova Hotel ***

Vila Nova Hotel ***

Vila Nova Hotel ***

Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores

All Accommodation Options >> Vila Nova Hotel

Vila Nova Hotel is centrally located in Ponta Delgada, 20 minutes walk from our boat base. The hotel features comfortable air-conditioned rooms with mini bar and en-suite facilities. This hotel has good facilities for a 3*** hotel.  Rooms include long comfortable beds and a private bathroom with bathtub/shower and a mini-bar. Guests can enjoy the daily breakfast buffet and dinner at the poolside restaurant. Their bar serves exotic and refreshing cocktails and a variety of afternoon snacks. The swimming pool has a spacious sun roof with sun loungers and parasols for shade. The hotel gym is a great for fitness lovers and for families the Vila Nova games room is a great place to enjoy time away together. 

Hotel top amenities

 – Free WiFi in lobby

– Free WiFi in the rooms

– Free parking

– Pool

– Air conditioning

– Hotel bar

Hotel facilities

 – 24-hour room service

– 24-hour reception

– Car park

– Concierge

– Deck chairs / Sun loungers

– Express check-in / out

– Hotel bar

– Hotel safe

– Laundry service

– Lift

– Outdoor swimming pool

– PC with internet

– Porter service

– Room service

– Terrace

– Towels at the pool / beach

Room facilities

 – Air conditioning

– Bathroom with bathtub / shower

– Cable TV

– Central heating

– Desk

– Flatscreen TV

– Free WiFi in the rooms

– Hairdryer

– Internet

– Room safe

– Telephone

Accessibility and For children

Accessibility

– Accessible parking

– Accessible paths / corridors

– Wheelchair accessible

– Adapted bedrooms

For Children

– Child / Baby cot

– Childcare / Babysitting

– Children’s play room

Accommodation sustainability policy

– The Vila Nova Hotel uses artificial light and electronic equipment that can remain unplugged. LED lamps are also used to be more energy efficient. 

– Each floor of the hotel provides a recycling bin. The Hotel kitchen seperates organic garbage that is collected daily. 

– The Hotel uses a much locally sorced ingredients as possible. They have planted a small garden within the hotel where they grow spices and vegetables. 

– Toiletries are Ritual Brand and eco-friendly

Atlantic Furnas

Atlantic Furnas

Atlantic Furnas

Furnas, Sao Miguel Island, Azores

All Accomodation Options >> Atlantic Furnas 

Atlantic Furnas is a comfortable and excellently located place to stay in the village of Furnas. The apartments provide a double bedroom with comfortable bedwear/mattress and fully equipped kitchenette that include a microwave, stovetop, fridge, coffee machine and toaster. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower and the bedrooms are heated during the winter period. This recently renovated home, Atlantic Furnas, features traditional Azorean décor with comfort and functionality in mind. This home provides sizable rooms with massive amounts of natural light and warmth as well as an outdoor terrace with views of the surrounding greenery. Wifi is free of charge and free public parking is available nearby. This location is great for activities and sightseeing as the Parque Terra Nostra is only a 2 minute walk from Atlantic Furnas, only a 5 minute drive from Furnas hot springs and a breath taking beach is nearby.

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