The 5 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.Full Day Furnas, Volcano stew and hot springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $80Best value

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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