8-Hour São Miguel Volcano Tour with Sete Cidades Lagoa do Fogo Furnas

8 Hours Round trip from hotel Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Scenic stop at Pico do Carvão with sweeping volcanic views
02 Explore the Sete Cidades caldera and its remarkable twin lakes
03 Visit Lagoa do Fogo, one of São Miguel's most iconic volcanic lakes
04 Discover Ribeira Grande and enjoy changing coastal scenery
05 See Furnas Valley's botanical gardens and natural hot springs
06 Visit a tea factory and plantation

Discover São Miguel's dramatic volcanic landscapes in a single unforgettable day, visiting the island's three iconic volcanic areas: Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, and Furnas. Admire sweeping panoramas from viewpoints such as Pico do Carvão, explore the remarkable twin lakes of Sete Cidades, and enjoy changing scenery along the north and south coasts, including Ribeira Grande and coastal viewpoints. Continue through Furnas Valley to see its botanical gardens, natural hot springs, and the area where food is traditionally cooked by geothermal heat. This tour blends nature, culture, and local flavours for a true Azorean immersion.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Ponta Delgada

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas

Visit Sete Cidades Lake, the great volcano, with stops at Canary Lake, Hell Grotto, and the King's View.
Visit the Sete Cidades village.
Continue on the Lagoa do Fogo tour, visiting the north coast village of Capelas.
Visit Ribeira Grande beach.
Stop at the viewpoint of Ponta do Cintrão.
Visit Lagoa do Fogo and the south coast.
In Furnas, visit the Pico do Ferro viewpoint.
Visit Furnas Lake.
Visit the hot springs where food is cooked.
Explore Furnas village, its gardens, and hot springs.
Optional time for a thermal bath, before returning to Ponta Delgada.