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 admiring the view of the volcanic islet, we'll return to the minibus to drive to Furnas.

In Furnas, we will explore the volcanic calderas, fumaroles, and a lagoon, learning about the island's volcanic landscapes. We will take a break for a delicious cozido à portuguesa, a typical dish of São Miguel. You can also choose to visit the botanical gardens at your own pace.

Our last stop will be the Gorreana tea plantations, where we will visit and taste one of their famous infusions. The tour will end around 4:30 pm.

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

We will pick you up again at the meeting point and visit the centre of São Miguel Island to admire Lagoa do Fogo. We will discover its formation and explore the surrounding area to observe its flora and fauna.

The rest of the day will be spent visiting the viewpoints of Lagoa das Sete Cidades, the most famous spring in this region. We will cross its bridge while sharing facts about this natural area.

Before returning to your accommodation, we'll enjoy lunch in a traditional restaurant and conclude the excursion by dropping you back at the starting point at 4:30 pm.