Itinerary

1. Mystic Tour: Furnas Evening Experience Itinerary - 6 Hours

   Pickup and Photo Stop at Vila Franca do Campo Islet

   • Begin the tour with pickup and drive along the southern coastline of São Miguel.

   • Stop for a quick photo opportunity overlooking the islet of Vila Franca do Campo.

   • Continue the scenic drive toward Furnas.

   Visit Furnas Lagoon

   • Arrive at Lagoa das Furnas, located inside a volcanic caldera.

   • Observe the geothermal landscape and natural surroundings rich in flora and fauna.

   • See the underground cooking area where the traditional Portuguese dish Cozido das Furnas is prepared using geothermal heat.

   Traditional Cozido Dinner at Local Restaurant

   • Enjoy dinner at a traditional restaurant in Furnas.

   • Taste the famous Cozido das Furnas, slowly cooked underground.

   • Enjoy a full meal including starter, main dish, drinks, dessert, and coffee.

   • Choose vegetarian or alternative dishes if required.

   Furnas Hot Spring Baths at Poça da Dona Beija

   • Visit Poça da Dona Beija thermal baths.

   • Relax in natural hot spring pools with water temperatures around 39°C.

   • Enjoy the peaceful environment surrounded by vegetation and the evening sounds of nature.

   Fumaroles and Caldeiras Walk in Furnas Village

   • Walk through the village center to see the fumaroles and caldeiras.

   • Observe the geothermal steam rising from the ground at night.

   • Taste mineral spring waters and try a local homemade sweet delicacy.

   Return Drive and Drop Off

   • Drive back through the northern side of the island toward Ribeira Grande Municipality.

   • Relax during the approximately forty-five-minute journey back to the drop-off point.