São Miguel East Van Tour with Lunch: Furnas, Nordeste, and Coastal Views
by Pure Azores
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Passengers begin the tour by boarding a van in Ponta Delgada to explore eastern São Miguel. The route first follows the south coast, passing beaches and Vila Franca do Campo. The tour stops at Nossa Senhora da Paz chapel, where visitors see views over the town, the Atlantic, and the volcanic islet Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo. Next, the van travels to Furnas to explore the geothermal area featuring fumaroles, mud pools, hot springs, and naturally carbonated mineral waters. Alternatively, guests may choose to visit Terra Nostra Park to bathe in its iron-rich thermal pools (entrance fee not included). Lunch is served here and includes cozido stew cooked underground by volcanic heat, a drink, dessert, and coffee. After lunch, the tour visits Miradouro Pico do Ferro for panoramic views over the Furnas caldera, lake, and village. Then the group stops at Miradouro do Salto do Cavalo, a mountain viewpoint with views of eastern São Miguel and both coasts on clear days. The van continues to Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park to see waterfalls, vegetation, and walking paths. The route passes through Nordeste, stopping at an old whale lookout with views of cliffs, pastures, and villages. The tour concludes at Miradouro de Santa Iria, a coastal viewpoint overlooking the north coast and Atlantic Ocean, before returning to Ponta Delgada. The entire journey takes about 8 hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off from central Ponta Delgada and Lagoa Town hotels, an expert driver-guide, and lunch.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Nossa Senhora da Paz
The tour begins at Nossa Senhora da Paz, a hilltop chapel overlooking Vila Franca do Campo. Visitors spend about 30 minutes here taking in the views over the town, the Atlantic Ocean, and the volcanic islet Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo just offshore.
30 min
Caldeira das Furnas
Guests explore Furnas’ geothermal fields for approximately 75 minutes. The area shows volcanic activity through steaming fumaroles, bubbling mud pools, and hot springs. Visitors can taste naturally carbonated mineral waters and observe the volcanic features closely.
75 min
Parque Terra Nostra
As an alternative to Furnas geothermal fields, visitors may spend about 90 minutes at Terra Nostra Park. Here, they can bathe in the park’s iron-rich thermal pool and relax in the hot springs. Entrance fees to the park are not included in the tour price.
90 min
Miradouro Pico Do Ferro
The group spends around 25 minutes at Pico do Ferro viewpoint. This location offers wide views across the Furnas Volcano caldera, including the lake, village, and the surrounding volcanic landscape.
25 min
Miradouro do Salto do Cavalo
At Salto do Cavalo, visitors have 15 minutes to view the eastern part of São Miguel from this mountain lookout. On clear days, views stretch to both the island’s north and south coasts.
15 min
Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes
The tour includes a 40-minute visit to Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park. This area is known for waterfalls, lush plants, and well-maintained walking trails set in a calm natural environment.
40 min
Nordeste
The van stops for 20 minutes in the Nordeste region at an old whale lookout. From this vantage point, visitors see the rugged coastline, green pastures, and small villages characteristic of this part of São Miguel.
20 min
Miradouro de Santa Iria
The final stop is 15 minutes at Miradouro de Santa Iria, a coastal viewpoint on São Miguel’s north shore. It provides views over the island’s coast and the Atlantic Ocean before the tour returns to Ponta Delgada.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
São Miguel East Van Tour with Lunch: Furnas, Nordeste, and Coastal Views
by Pure Azores
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€170Overview
Passengers begin the tour by boarding a van in Ponta Delgada to explore eastern São Miguel. The route first follows the south coast, passing beaches and Vila Franca do Campo. The tour stops at Nossa Senhora da Paz chapel, where visitors see views over the town, the Atlantic, and the volcanic islet Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo. Next, the van travels to Furnas to explore the geothermal area featuring fumaroles, mud pools, hot springs, and naturally carbonated mineral waters. Alternatively, guests may choose to visit Terra Nostra Park to bathe in its iron-rich thermal pools (entrance fee not included). Lunch is served here and includes cozido stew cooked underground by volcanic heat, a drink, dessert, and coffee. After lunch, the tour visits Miradouro Pico do Ferro for panoramic views over the Furnas caldera, lake, and village. Then the group stops at Miradouro do Salto do Cavalo, a mountain viewpoint with views of eastern São Miguel and both coasts on clear days. The van continues to Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park to see waterfalls, vegetation, and walking paths. The route passes through Nordeste, stopping at an old whale lookout with views of cliffs, pastures, and villages. The tour concludes at Miradouro de Santa Iria, a coastal viewpoint overlooking the north coast and Atlantic Ocean, before returning to Ponta Delgada. The entire journey takes about 8 hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off from central Ponta Delgada and Lagoa Town hotels, an expert driver-guide, and lunch.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Nossa Senhora da Paz
The tour begins at Nossa Senhora da Paz, a hilltop chapel overlooking Vila Franca do Campo. Visitors spend about 30 minutes here taking in the views over the town, the Atlantic Ocean, and the volcanic islet Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo just offshore.
30 min
Caldeira das Furnas
Guests explore Furnas’ geothermal fields for approximately 75 minutes. The area shows volcanic activity through steaming fumaroles, bubbling mud pools, and hot springs. Visitors can taste naturally carbonated mineral waters and observe the volcanic features closely.
75 min
Parque Terra Nostra
As an alternative to Furnas geothermal fields, visitors may spend about 90 minutes at Terra Nostra Park. Here, they can bathe in the park’s iron-rich thermal pool and relax in the hot springs. Entrance fees to the park are not included in the tour price.
90 min
Miradouro Pico Do Ferro
The group spends around 25 minutes at Pico do Ferro viewpoint. This location offers wide views across the Furnas Volcano caldera, including the lake, village, and the surrounding volcanic landscape.
25 min
Miradouro do Salto do Cavalo
At Salto do Cavalo, visitors have 15 minutes to view the eastern part of São Miguel from this mountain lookout. On clear days, views stretch to both the island’s north and south coasts.
15 min
Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes
The tour includes a 40-minute visit to Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park. This area is known for waterfalls, lush plants, and well-maintained walking trails set in a calm natural environment.
40 min
Nordeste
The van stops for 20 minutes in the Nordeste region at an old whale lookout. From this vantage point, visitors see the rugged coastline, green pastures, and small villages characteristic of this part of São Miguel.
20 min
Miradouro de Santa Iria
The final stop is 15 minutes at Miradouro de Santa Iria, a coastal viewpoint on São Miguel’s north shore. It provides views over the island’s coast and the Atlantic Ocean before the tour returns to Ponta Delgada.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.