São Miguel East: Full-Day Tour with Lunch
ID: GYG64878-91672
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
08:30 hours
Description
Discover the highlights of the eastern half of São Miguel Island, including Furnas, Vila Franco do Campo, Ribeira dos Caldeirões, and the Northeast coast.
Following pick-up, start the drive to Furnas. Enjoy beautiful scenery along the southern coast of the island until you get to the historical town of Vila Franca do Campo. Here, reach a secluded chapel in the mountains, Senhora da Paz, to enjoy a spectacular view of the town and small island before continuing to Furnas.
In Furnas, walk along geothermal fields and observe smoking volcanoes (possible to swim in thermal pools for extra fee). Watch as your lunch, the famous local cozido, is pulled from the cooking holes in the volcanic soil. In the afternoon, get to the top of the volcanic crater at the viewpoint of Pico do Ferro, which offers views of Furnas and its lake.
Next, head to the northeastern side of the island to see the coast of high cliffs and waterfall of Ribeira dos Caldeirões. Make your way back to Ponta Delgada along the north coast of the island with a final stop at the breathtaking lookout of Santa Iria.
Highlights
- Tour the most active geothermal park of the Azores in Furnas
- Taste the famous "cozido" stew, slow cooked under the volcanic soil
- Enjoy an amazing view from the chapel of Senhora da Paz
- Be mesmerized by the beauty of Ribeira dos Caldeirões waterfall and natural park
- Discover the high cliffs of the northeast coast of the island
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please bring your swimsuit, towel and flip flops
• Please bring warm clothes. Viewpoints at higher altitudes may be windy and chilly
• Please wear sturdy shoes for brief walks in dirt
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are required while indoors
Posto de Turismo - Ponta Delgada, Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 9500-769 Ponta Delgada, Portugal (Tourist Information Center).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
