The 11 Best Ponta Delgada Hot Springs Tours

1.Azores: Shore Excursion Furnas – Crater volcano and hot springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $94Our pick

From Ponta Delgada, visit Gorreana Tea Plantation, Pico do Ferro, Furnas hot springs, and the volcanic cooking pits. Your local guide, often including Pedro, Raphael, or Andrea, explains São Miguel’s volcanic life in a small air-conditioned vehicle. Terra Nostra or Dona Beija bathing is optional and costs extra.

“Yea plantation Hot springs Tour guide very knowledgeable Small group Clean car On time kept to schedule”

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2.Full-Day Furnas Tour: Hot Springs, Traditional Lunch & Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Spend about eight hours exploring São Miguel’s volcanic east with a guide such as Leandro or Tiago. Visit Vila Franca do Campo, Lagoa das Furnas, Caldeira das Furnas, Terra Nostra Garden, Pico do Ferro, and Gorreana Tea Factory. Lunch and admission to Furnas Lake and Terra Nostra are included. Bring swimwear, flip-flops, and sturdy walking shoes.

“Bring a swimsuit and flip flops for the heated pools. Have really good walking shoes. This is a really good travel experience, must do if you are on the Azores.”

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3.Private Guided Tour to Furnas and thermal baths.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $108

From Ponta Delgada, a private guide such as Tiago, Nilton, or Mariano drives you to Furnas, Pico do Ferro, Terra Nostra’s thermal pools, and Gorreana Tea Plantation. The five-hour tour includes hotel, airport, or port pickup, private transport, local commentary, and room to adjust the day to your interests.

“My mother and I booked this tour because we wanted to spend some time at the Dona Beija baths and it was too far for us to go ourselves. Our guide Nilton was very accommodating and took us to see 2 black sand beaches and the botanical gardens because we had asked. He also took us to a pineapple plantation where he explained the harvesting process to us. Nilton shared lots of interesting information with us and provided us with touristic suggestions. He was great! Thank you :-)”

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4.Couples PRIVATE Hybrid 4X4 Tour – Furnas (Inc Hot Springs and 3 Course Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Andy guides your private eight-hour tour from Ponta Delgada, Ribeira Grande, Maia, or Fenais da Luz to Furnas. Walk beside the volcanic lake, see cozido cooking underground, soak in Terra Nostra’s hot spring, eat a three-course lunch, and visit a tea plantation and coastal viewpoint.

“One of the best coordinated and relaxing tours. Andy was great! This was a very nice, low key, personal tour experience. We were not in the mood for rushing and wanted to spend a nice private experience in Furnas. Andy knows everything about the villages and culture. He was engaging at the right level, knew how to get everywhere with ease and since he is British but has lived in Furnas for 9 years, knows the locals, can speak fluently in Portuguese. One of the best overall relaxing and interesting tours I’ve done. Oh and the food was amazing (and gluten free for my celiac Husband).”

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5.Private Tour Furnas Lake & Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Ponta Delgada to São Miguel’s tea plantation, Furnas viewpoints, Terra Nostra Garden, and steaming hot springs. Your guide handles the driving and can adjust the pace. Guides have included Cesar, Gary, and Helder. Bring swimwear if you want to use Terra Nostra’s geothermal pool.

“What a great day. Gary is so knowledgeable about the Azores he was able to change the planned route without even knowing! He’s accommodating and full of information having a Canadian background makes him well grounded and modest but super amazing host!”

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6.Half Day Furnas And Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66Best value

Join guide Samuel Rego for a four-and-a-half-hour small-group trip from Ponta Delgada to Furnas. See volcanic steam cooking the Azorean cozido, taste tea at Gorreana, visit Terra Nostra’s hot springs, and stop at scenic viewpoints. Hotel pickup is included near the city, with extra charges for farther accommodations.

“This tour was excellent!!! Sam is a very easy going, intelligent guide. He interacted wonderfully with our 5.5 year old and kept us all entertained. He was able to accommodate an earlier pickup due to our limited time in port. We loved having a private tour and hire Sam when we come back!!!”

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7.San Miguel : Vulcanic Experience in Furnas (W/ thermal baths)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $101

Spend six hours exploring São Miguel’s volcanic Furnas region with guide João. Visit Europe’s oldest tea plantation, view Lagoa das Furnas, see bubbling fumaroles, sample geothermal tea and water, then relax at Poça da Dona Beija. Pickup, WiFi, water, coffee, and tea are included, while the €16 thermal-pool ticket is extra.

“Pick up at the hotel was easy, Joao took us to see a few sights in Furnas and even gave us some tea from thermal water :) we then went to the thermal baths and he took us back to the hotel. Great time!”

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8.Full Day Furnas, Volcano stew and hot springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $80

Join Samuel Rego of Green Corner Tours for an eight-hour Furnas day from Ponta Delgada. You will see volcanic cooking pits and fumaroles, bathe at Terra Nostra, taste Gorreana tea and Azorean liqueur, visit viewpoints and chapels, and enjoy a traditional underground-cooked stew in a small group of no more than eight.

“I strongly recommend booking this trip. You'll see a lot of amazing places in one day, relax in beautiful thermals, taste local food and drink azorean liqueurs and tea. Sam is an amazing guide. Thank you for this experience.”

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9.Lagoa do Fogo Volcano and Caldeira Velha Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $76

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring São Miguel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a small group of up to eight. Visit Lagoa do Fogo viewpoints, Salto do Cabrito, Ribeira Grande, Gorreana Tea Plantation, and Caldeira Velha. Lunch and hot-spring admission cost extra. English service is offered.

“Beautiful day visiting park with swimming pools and on the way lookout, beautiful scenery, seaside, churches, cows, it was perfect. Nice guide everything was very good I adviseAuto-translated”

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10.Furnas – Thermal Pools – Private Jeep Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $127

Spend about seven hours exploring Furnas and central São Miguel in a private 4x4 with a local guide. You’ll reach famous sights and less-accessible roads, learn about Azorean life, and have free time for thermal pools. Hotel pickup, insurance, and private transport are included. Lunch and pool entry cost extra.

“Pedro gave us a wonderful and informative tour of Sete Cidades and some almost equally beautiful surrounding areas on May 29. We definitely experienced more than we thought we would in a four hour tour. No wasted time and unique experiences thanks to Pedro's knRead more”

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11.PRIVATE Hybrid 4X4 Tour – Full Day Furnas (Inc Hot Springs and 3 Course Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours with Andy of Azores Connections exploring São Miguel’s volcanic Furnas Valley. Walk around Lagoa das Furnas, see your lunch cooking underground, soak in Terra Nostra’s hot spring, taste traditional cozido, and visit a tea plantation and coastal lookout. Pickup is available from selected areas.

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