15 Portugal Hot Springs Tours to Book Early

1.Furnas: Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 534 reviews · 6 hours · from $88Our pick

From Ponta Delgada, you’ll visit Furnas for volcanic viewpoints, bubbling springs, a guided walk, and a traditional cozido dinner cooked by geothermal heat. The evening ends at Poça da Dona Beija, where you can soak in warm mineral water after dark. Small groups of up to eight travel with English or Portuguese-speaking guides such as Paulo, Filipe, Eduardo, and Rafael.

“Paulo was the absolute best! The thermal baths were incredible and the dinner was excellent! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Paulo was so knowledgeable and personable he made the whole experience one we will never forget!”

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2.Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $86Top rated

Travel from Ponta Delgada to Furnas for steaming calderas, mineral water tastings, a traditional Cozido dinner, and a nighttime soak at Poça da Dona Beija. Your English-speaking guide may be Paulo, Eduardo, Rafael, Filipe, or another Into The Wild Azores guide. Bring a dark swimsuit, towel, and €16 for the bath entrance.

“Very interesting sites and stories, the dinner was great and also the hot baths are amazing. Huge thanks to Paulo which made the tour many time better!”

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3.Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano e-Tour +Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 97 reviews · 4 hours · from $56

Spend four hours exploring Lagoa do Fogo with a small-group biologist or naturalist guide. Ride from Vila Franca do Campo to Pico da Barrosa, Bela Vista, the volcanic lake, Caldeira Velha, and optional coastal stops. Guides including Miguel, Flora, Freda, Alex, and Sondra bring local knowledge to the drive.

“This is a great tour - we didnt get to see the lake due to weather and our guide figured out a few other great spots on the fly. The hot springs are beautiful as well. And our guide was a biologist which really shows the level of care this tour group provides for the animals around them - would definitely love to go whale watching with them when I come back.”

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4.Lagoa do Fogo & Hot Springs Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

Travel from Ponta Delgada in a small group of up to eight, with guides such as Mario, Andre, Miguel, or Nano leading the way. You’ll see Lagoa do Fogo, stop at Cerâmica Vieira, visit Gorreana tea plantation, pause for lunch in Ribeira Grande, and have free time at Caldeira Velha. Bring swimwear and request hot-spring tickets early.

“Our tour was SO amazing! Our tour guide, Mario, was so wonderful. He had the best vibe, and was so insanely knowledgeable and gave us so much information at every spot we went to. The lunch was great, and made us feel a part of the Portuguese lifestyle. We enjoyed every second and are so grateful to Mario for making it something we won’t ever forget. Thank you!”

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5.Furnas: Mystic Tour (w/Dinner) – Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $114

Join Ivo Soares of WildScape Azores Tours for a six-hour evening trip from Ponta Delgada to Furnas. You’ll see Vila Franca do Campo, taste underground-cooked cozido, soak at Poça da Dona Beija, and watch steam rise from Furnas after dark. Dinner is included, but thermal admission costs extra and must be arranged ahead.

“This is one of the best experiences I have had. Ivo went above and beyond our expectations. He made us feel as if we were members of his family. His knowledge was extensive and to be missing out on this experience would be a big mistake, Ivo thank you so much for our wonderful evening. Connie and Kenny Kreisberg”

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6.Furnas: Mystic Tour (w/Dinner) – Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 62 reviews · 6 hours · from $100

Spend six hours exploring Furnas with local guides such as Ivo or Zico. See Vila Franca do Campo and Furnas Lake, eat underground-cooked cozido, soak at Poça da Dona Beija, and taste mineral waters with a homemade pastry. Thermal entry costs extra, and vegetarian meals are available with advance notice.

“The tour was fantastic. We got to see a lot of the hot springs, learn about the island and culture, experience local food, and spend time in the thermal baths. Going at night made it even better.”

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7.Furnas: Thermal Springs & Tea Plantation Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 55 reviews · 8 hours · from $88

Spend a full day exploring São Miguel with an English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Terra Nostra Park, Furnas hot springs, Pico do Ferro, and Gorreana Tea Factory, then enjoy traditional cozido lunch, tastings, and coastal viewpoints. Gonçalo is one guide named in recent bookings.

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8.Furnas Evening Thermal Bath Small Group Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $193

Join Paulo and a small group of up to eight for an evening trip from Ponta Delgada or Lagoa to Furnas. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned minivan, learn about Azorean culture, eat a traditional cozido dinner, and relax in the thermal baths after dark. Bring a swimsuit and towel. Bath admission is extra, and entry lines can shorten your soaking time.

“Paulo was a fun guide who had a good mix of humor and knowledge. We went to a small restaurant in Furnas for dinner, followed up with the thermal baths. The baths! OMG THE BATHS!!!! Absolutely wonderful! If I had these within an hour of me I would be there every day! This was the perfect antidote following a day of travel on the airplane and 4 1/2 hours walking around Ponta Delgada in the morning.”

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

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

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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10.Furnas: Hot Springs, Crater Lake & Geothermal Wonders

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 8 hours · from $67

Spend eight hours exploring São Miguel from Ponta Delgada with a local guide in a small air-conditioned minivan. Visit Gorreana Tea Plantation, Ribeira dos Caldeirões, Furnas Lake, volcanic springs, and Vila Franca do Campo. Add the Terra Nostra thermal pool and Furnas stew for a fuller day. Guides speak English, Portuguese, or French.

“La guia, Andria, fue lo mejor. Nos conto mucho detalles de los sitios visitados y el dia transcurrio de manera fluida y relajada.”

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

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

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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12.Full-Day Furnas Adventure: Lake, Fumaroles and Thermal Pools

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Spend about 7.5 hours exploring São Miguel with a guide such as João, from Europe’s oldest tea plantation to Furnas fumaroles, thermal pools, and the Nossa Senhora da Paz viewpoint. Pickup is free in Ponta Delgada, groups are capped at six, and Terra Nostra Garden admission and lunch cost extra.

“I highly recommend this tour. Our driver and guide was a charming young man named Joao (John). He made my nervous wife very comfortable. Took us to tge hot springs, beautiful vistas, beach and off the beaten path. His knowledge of the history and customs (and language) of the Portuguese people was fascinating. Lunch of a stew cooked underground for 6 hrs in a volcanic hole, was amazing.”

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13.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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14.Porto: Relaxing by the pool, sauna and steam room

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · 1 hour · from $47Best value

At Le Monumental Palace in central Porto, you get one hour at the Grand Bleu Spa’s indoor heated pool, sauna, steam room, gym and relaxation area. Towels, slippers, robes, lockers and an immunity bar are provided. The spa welcomes you in Portuguese, English or Spanish, and limits each time slot to two people.

“Great little getaway in the city. Really allows you to relax.”

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15.São Miguel Azores: Furnas Evening Thermal Baths with tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $117

Spend an evening exploring Furnas with hotel pickup, a stop at Pico do Ferro, views of Lagoa das Furnas, and 90 minutes at Poça da Dona Beija. Local guide Gabriel adds island history, volcanic context, and practical help. The small-group SUV tour costs $117.74 and includes entry tickets.

“We couldn’t have hoped for a better guide than Gabriele! At every step, he went above and beyond to ensure we experienced the best of São Miguel! Gabriel’s enthusiasm, knowledge of the island, its history, and his passion to share what he knew made the experience even more special.”

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