São Miguel: 2 Day Tour

Make the most of your time in the Azores on this ultimate tour of São Miguel. You'll spend two days exploring the island's volcanic landscapes and visiting its important landmarks.

Description

Day 1: Furnas & Tea Plantations (8 hours)

At the indicated time, we'll meet on João Bosco Mota Amaral Avenue in Ponta Delgada to set off by minibus to the town of Vila Franca do Campo. After exploring its streets and viewing the volcanic islet, we'll continue to Furnas.

Furnas features volcanic calderas, fumaroles, and a lagoon. We'll discuss the island's volcanic landscapes and take a break for a traditional cozido à portuguesa. You can also visit the botanical gardens at your own pace.

The day concludes at the Gorreana tea plantations, where we'll taste one of their famous infusions. The tour ends at about 4:30 pm.

Day 2: Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo (8 hours)

We'll pick you up at the meeting point and visit the centre of São Miguel Island to view Lagoa do Fogo. We'll explore the area and discuss the formation of this volcanic lake.

The remainder of the day will focus on viewpoints around Lagoa das Sete Cidades, the most renowned spring in the Azores. We will cross its bridge while sharing insights about this natural site.

Before returning to your accommodation, we'll enjoy lunch at a traditional restaurant. The excursion concludes at the starting point at 4:30 pm.