Best of the Furnas Valley and Hot Springs
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Port
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$170
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Traveling by coach, you'll follow the road that heads north over the island, stopping at the Sta Iria viewpoint for a vista over the north coast.
Visit the local tea plantation and factory, and sample some of the better-known Azorean blends.
Continue to the Pico do Ferro viewpoint with a magnificent outlook over the Furnas Valley.
Head up to the lake in time to see your lunch being taken out of an earthen oven in the ground, where it has been cooked using natural geothermal power.
Return to the village to dine on a special lunch at the Casino Terra Nostra.
There's time to visit the Terra Nostra Botanic Gardens -- among the most beautiful gardens in the Azores. This park features a natural, hot-water swimming pool. You'll have time for a quick swim if you wish.
Visit some hot springs in the village to learn about the different mineral water sources; then, return to Ponta Delgada via the south coast, stopping at Vila Franca, which was the island's first capital.
Please note: Wear your swimsuit under your clothing if you wish to swim, and bring a towel, sunscreen and a hat. Light-colored swimwear may become discolored by the spring water. The order of the itinerary is subject to change. No guarantee is offered with regard to visibility or views on any particular day, as weather and atmospheric conditions vary and are beyond the tour operator’s control. Changing facilities are basic and the shower water is cold. Tour does not operate on Fridays.