15 Sao Miguel 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 & 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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.Furnas: Hot Springs, Crater Lake & Geothermal Wonders

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

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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9.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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10.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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11.Nordeste: Waterfall, Hot Spring and Viewpoints Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 8 hours · from $88

Set out from Ponta Delgada in a van limited to eight people, with hotel pickup, a live guide, and stops at Ribeira dos Caldeirões, Nordeste, three coastal viewpoints, Povoação, and Terra Nostra Park. Guides André and Mario have led highly praised tours in several languages. Bring swimwear if you plan to use the hot springs.

“This was an excellent tour with guide Andrè and very nice group. These viewpoints offered beautiful views and there was plenty of time in Terra Nostra botanical garden. Also Nordeste town is beautiful. Compared to other East tour I already had it was better because of the viewpoints.”

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12.São Miguel Azores: Furnas Evening Thermal Baths w/tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours · from $115

Spend four hours exploring Furnas with a local guide, stopping at Pico do Ferro and the volcanic calderas before soaking at Poça da Dona Beija. Pickup from Ponta Delgada begins at 6pm, with transport, admission, and guiding included. Gabriel has led guests on this route and is praised for warm service and clear island stories.

“One of the best things to do on the island in the evening. Wonderful and relaxing experience.”

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13.Furnas in a Private Evening – Tea, Cozido Dinner and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $191

You’ll spend about five hours exploring São Miguel’s volcanic Furnas Valley in a private SUV with an English-speaking guide. Taste tea at Gorreana, see underground cooking pots, watch geysers at dusk, soak at Poça da D. Beija for an extra €16, then eat cozido with drinks, dessert, and coffee. Guides may include Mario, Carlos, or Andre.

“Carlos was so knowledgeable and kind. We enjoyed every minute of our day and felt like vips. Thanks Carlos”

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14.Private Tour Full-Day Furnas: Lake, Fumaroles and Thermal Pools

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Spend about eight hours exploring São Miguel with a private guide and pickup in Ponta Delgada. See Santa Iria, Europe’s oldest operating tea plantation, Furnas calderas, and Terra Nostra Park. You can set a relaxed pace for your group of up to three, though park admission, lunch, and other entrance fees cost extra.

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15.Private Full Day Tour Furnas – Thermal Pools & Botanical Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 8 hours with Francisco and Azores Dynamic Tours exploring São Miguel’s volcanic east. Visit Gorreana Tea Plantation, Furnas Lake, underground cooking sites, Furnas village, Terra Nostra’s thermal pool, and Nossa Senhora da Paz viewpoint. Private transport, hotel pickup, and a flexible pace are included. Lunch and the €20 Terra Nostra entry fee are extra.

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